Family · Estate · General Practice

Counsel you can trust when it matters most.

For three decades, families and businesses across the Carolinas have turned to Whitmore & Cole for steady guidance and results that hold up.

Available 24/7 · Free initial case review · No obligation

State Bar of North Carolina Board-Certified Specialists Super Lawyers • 2019–2025 Avvo 10.0 Rated

What We Do

Focused practice areas, full attention

We limit our practice to the matters we know best, so every client receives the depth of experience their situation deserves.

Family Law

Divorce, custody, support, and prenuptial agreements handled with discretion and a steady hand through difficult transitions.

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Estate Planning

Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration that protect your legacy and spare your loved ones uncertainty.

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Business & Contracts

Formation, agreements, and disputes for small businesses and closely held companies who need practical, cost-aware counsel.

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Real Estate

Residential and commercial closings, title matters, and landlord-tenant issues managed from first offer to final signature.

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Personal Injury

Auto accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death claims pursued diligently so you can focus on recovery, not paperwork.

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Elder Law

Guardianship, long-term care planning, and Medicaid strategy that safeguard dignity and assets in the years that matter.

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Our Firm

A partnership built on principle

Whitmore & Cole opened its doors in 1994 with a simple conviction: that thoughtful, honest advocacy still matters. Two generations of clients later, that conviction hasn't changed.

We are deliberately a small firm. When you retain us, you work directly with a partner who knows your file, returns your calls, and stands beside you in the courtroom and at the closing table alike. Our reputation among judges, opposing counsel, and the families we serve is the credential we value most.

Eleanor R. Whitmore
Founding Partner · NC State Bar No. 18-2291
J.D., Duke University School of LawOrder of the Coif, 1991
Board-Certified, Family LawNC Board of Legal Specialization
AV Preeminent™ RatedMartindale-Hubbell peer review
Past PresidentMecklenburg County Bar Association

Record & Reputation

Results that speak quietly, and clearly

Every matter is different, and past results never guarantee future outcomes. Still, our clients' words tell the story best.

30+
Years in practice
2,400+
Matters resolved
96%
Client referral rate
$40M+
Recovered for clients

Eleanor guided our family through a difficult custody matter with patience and real strategy. She was honest about every step, and it made all the difference.

M. ReyesFamily law client, Charlotte

They handled my parents' estate with such care. What could have divided our family instead brought us peace of mind. I recommend them without reservation.

D. HollingsworthEstate planning client, Davidson

As a small business owner, I needed counsel who understood the numbers, not just the law. Whitmore & Cole gave me practical answers and fair fees.

T. OkaforBusiness client, Matthews

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218 Trade Street, Suite 400Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Mon–Fri · 8:30am–6:00pmEvening & weekend by appointment

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