Blowing Rock Estate Planning Lawyers

Caleb Tarver is a third-generation small business owner, seasoned tax professional, and the founding attorney of Havenspire Law, a modern law firm designed to serve as a legal safe haven for entrepreneurs, founders, nonprofits, and growing businesses across North Carolina. With a strong foundation in business, tax, and regulatory law, Caleb understands both the legal and practical realities of running a business. His work is deeply informed by lived experience, having grown up in a family of business owners and later guiding clients through complex transactions, contracts, and compliance strategies. Caleb brings clarity, confidence, and concierge-level support to every stage of...

A natural born problem solver, attorney Hugh Bailey is an accomplished trial attorney with a proven record of successful results on behalf of clients. His practice includes advocating for clients in a wide variety of matters affecting the family unit, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and pre and post nuptial agreements. Hugh’s effectiveness in and out of the courtroom is derived in part from both a broad and deep background in high-stakes cases involving individuals, businesses, and government entities. However, it is Hugh’s approach and commitment to helping people that serves as a cornerstone...

Marie Hopper is a Chatham County native. She earned her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004 and holds her undergraduate in History from Earlham College. She is a Certified Family Financial Mediator by the North Carolina Board of Dispute Resolution, a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the 18th Judicial District Bar, the Chatham County Bar Association, and the Family Law and Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law sections of the North Carolina Bar Association. She served as President of the 18th Judicial District Bar in the 2019-2020 fiscal year, and as Vice-President...

Meet Attorney Nick Clark: Your Trusted Advocate in Family Law and Estate Planning! Located in the heart of Barco, North Carolina, Nick Clark is a dedicated family law attorney with a compassionate approach and an unwavering commitment to his clients. With years of experience navigating the complexities of family law, Nick understands that every case is unique—bringing not only professionalism but also a personal touch to each client interaction. In addition to his expertise in family law, Nick has expanded his practice to include estate planning, ensuring that he can support families through life's most important transitions and difficult decisions....

I’m Melenni Balbach, an attorney who spent years litigating high-conflict family law cases. I’ve sat across from heartbroken spouses, terrified parents, and clients who walked into court thinking the legal system would offer fairness, clarity, or even closure. It rarely did. In the traditional divorce process, everyone loses something; not just emotionally, but financially, mentally, and relationally. It’s adversarial by design. Couples are often pushed to fight harder, dig deeper, and "win,” even when they would’ve preferred to resolve things privately, quickly, or peacefully. I’ve seen judges make life-changing decisions in under five minutes. I’ve watched entire retirement accounts drain into legal fees....

Over 30 years experience. Former DA. Retired JAG Officer (retired). Now concentrating on Wills/POA/HCPOA/Guardianship.

Native Oklahoman, Jordan A. Morris, has been practicing law since 2014. She currently represents clients in Cumberland County, North Carolina and the surrounding counties in the southern, middle districts of North Carolina. Jordan practices in civil litigation (contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury), criminal litigation, family law issues (divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, juvenile, adoption, guardianships), and estate planning (wills, deeds, probates, conservatorships). She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2013 at Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL). In law school, Jordan was the recipient of the Governor’s Merit Scholarship. She was recognized for her commitment to her...

Jonathan was raised in Burlington, NC and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. He graduated from The University of Dayton School of Law in 2003 and worked for Taft, Taft and Haigler in Greenville and for Brock & Scott in Raleigh. In 2004 Jonathan opened his practice in Cary, specializing in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Personal Injury.
Known for his “Dad Jokes” (You have been warned), Jonathan's warm personality makes his client feel at ease as they navigate the transaction.
Jonathan is particularly adept at calmly navigating difficulties that may arise during a real estate transaction and enjoys making himself available...

I received my law degree from North Carolina Central University and now practice in Durham County and surrounding counties. I specialize in guardianship law, estate planning and real estate partitions. As a solo practitioner, I am the person who interacts with my clients, not a staff member. I am proud to offer my services and promise I will go above and beyond for my clients.

I have been practicing family law since 2002, and I have handled cases in over a dozen jurisdictions in North Carolina.

His experience includes performing thousands of real estate closings, preparing hundreds of wills and forming hundreds of corporations and limited liability companies.

Throughout his life, Attorney Adam Barrington has always cared for people and endeavored to assist those in need whenever possible. Right out of college, Adam began working in vocational ministry. He transitioned to non-profit management where he then served the homeless population of Charlotte, NC. However, becoming a lawyer was like coming home. Thus began a new career, marrying two elements that were close to his heart, helping others and the law. ?Adam began his law practice in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC at Armstrong & Barrington PLLC where he still practices today. As a kid, Adam grew up going...