We are in the solution business.
At Carruthers & Roth, P.A., we are in the solution business. For more than 85 years, our team of experienced attorneys has provided trusted legal representation, counsel, and planning services to individuals, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and regional and national corporations. We take pride in our ability to find the right solution for each of our clients, whether they need practical, straightforward advice or a creative approach to a complex challenge.
With a team of highly experienced, well-respected individuals who value collaboration and share an unwavering commitment to exceptional client care, we are driven by our desire to understand our clients' businesses and personal objectives. We get to know you, understand your needs, and design a tailor-made response to meet your unique goals. Our practice areas include business, commercial real estate, litigation, banking and finance, wills, trusts, and estate planning, estate administration, tax, and construction.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Our firm earns consistent accolades from publications covering the legal industry. In addition, nearly half of our attorneys have achieved a perfect "five out of five" ranking from their industry peers for their professional excellence. We have built a sophisticated team with far more senior-level attorneys than most firms our size. Our team's credentials include two attorneys who are also CPAs, three attorneys who are former chairs of their respective practice sections of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), three attorneys who are board-certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, and many more.
Community Involvement
We are committed to supporting the communities where we live and work. We firmly believe in providing pro bono legal services to nonprofits and to individuals unable to afford legal counsel. Our firm is well-known for its civic leadership and for giving back to the community.
Global Reach
Our firm is poised to support your legal needs wherever they occur. To extend our reach, we are an active participant in the Legal Netlink Alliance - a group of premier, midsized law firms in more than 90 locations worldwide. Member firms are selected based on their reputation for quality, professionalism, and exceptional client service.
Overview of the Law Firm's Performance
The law firm, Carruthers & Roth, has received mixed reviews from its clients. While most clients have expressed high satisfaction with the firm's services, one client has raised serious concerns about the competence and ethics of one of its attorneys.
Satisfaction with Estate Planning and Litigation Services
Many clients have praised the firm's expertise in estate planning and litigation. Ron Johnson, an estate attorney, has been commended for his knowledge, responsiveness, and friendly demeanor. Similarly, Aaron Bennett has been praised for his thoroughness and pleasant attitude while handling estate planning for a client's parents. The firm's team approach has also been highlighted as a strength, providing clients with comprehensive coverage and significant cost savings.
Positive Experience with Specific Attorneys
Several clients have had positive experiences with specific attorneys at the firm. Kenneth Keller has been commended for his excellent representation in an employment case, while the firm as a whole has been praised for its knowledge and helpfulness in various legal matters.
Serious Concerns about One Attorney
However, one client has raised serious concerns about the competence and ethics of Trisha L. Barfield, an attorney specializing in debt collection services. This client has strongly advised against using the firm's services, particularly with regards to Barfield's work.
