Atty. Richard D. Laws

Atty. Richard D. Laws

Mr. Richard D.

Gastonia Gastonia 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (980) 381-2330 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard D. Laws at a glance

Richard D. Laws is a Partner based in Gastonia, North Carolina, practicing at Stott, Hollowell, Palmer & Windham, L.L.P.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1979) and Wake Forest University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Gaston County, North Carolina (Member, Real Property, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Sections) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard D. Laws is a lawyer practicing real estate and other transactional matters, commercial real estate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices at Stott, Hollowell, Palmer & Windham, L.L.P. in Gastonia, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Laws's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Laws handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Richard D. Laws is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard D. Laws is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard D. Laws is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Commercial Real Estate

Richard D. Laws is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gastonia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D. Laws

Where is Richard D. Laws's law office located?
Richard D. Laws's law practice is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The firm is Stott, Hollowell, Palmer & Windham, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Laws handle?
Richard D. Laws focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Richard D. Laws practiced law?
Richard D. Laws has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard D. Laws go to law school?
Richard D. Laws earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Richard D. Laws for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard D. Laws received?
Richard D. Laws's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1979
B.S.
Wake Forest University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1979

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