About Us
Adam Shingleton, Founding Attorney
A Hampstead native bringing authentic Southern values, deep estate-law experience, and direct attorney attention to families across North Carolina.
Founding Attorney
Adam Shingleton
A proud native of Hampstead, North Carolina, a tight-knit community just outside Wilmington, Adam brings authentic Southern values to his legal practice. His academic journey includes dual undergraduate degrees in Spanish and Criminal Justice, a Master's in Trust and Wealth Management, and a Juris Doctor from Campbell Law School.
With over seven years of dedicated experience in estate planning, probate, and estate administration, Adam combines academic excellence with practical, real-world insight to deliver legal services tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
Legal Focus
Where Adam Helps Most
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations.
Probate
Comprehensive guidance through every stage of probate and estate administration, from filing the initial petition and inventorying assets to managing creditor claims, distributing property, and closing the estate.
Traffic Violation Defense
Aggressive defense for traffic citations to protect your driving record, insurance rates, and driving privileges.
What Sets Adam Apart
A Different Kind of Practice
Virtual-First Approach
Accessible legal services in office or fully online, whatever works best for you.
Personalized Attention
Every client receives direct access to Adam, not a junior associate or paralegal.
Small-Town Approach, Big-League Expertise
Combining community values with the professional excellence your matter deserves.
Bilingual in Spanish
Serving diverse clients in their preferred language so nothing gets lost in translation.
Practical Solutions
Cutting through legal jargon with clear, actionable advice for complex matters.
Client Education
Empowering clients through knowledge and understanding so you make confident decisions.
Professional Credentials
Education & Bar Admissions
Education
- Juris Doctor, Campbell Law School
- M.S. Trust and Wealth Management
- B.A. Spanish & Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina State Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Memberships
- North Carolina Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Beyond the Office
Rooted in Hampstead, Devoted to Family
Adam enjoys an active family life with his wife Kyrsten, a California transplant, and their three children. They love spending time outdoors, playing sports, and exploring nature throughout North Carolina.
As a lifelong resident of Hampstead, Adam is deeply committed to the community that shaped him. He volunteers with local youth sports programs and at his church.
Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.
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Whether you're planning your legacy or protecting your rights, Adam provides the clarity and confidence you need.