Our Mission
At North Carolina Legal Services, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services at affordable rates for individuals, families, and small businesses.
North Carolina Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that offers legal services with income-based fees to assist individuals and families that earn too much to qualify for free legal assistance, but who cannot afford the high cost of traditional law firms.
At North Carolina Legal Services, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services at affordable rates for individuals, families, and small businesses.
Our attorneys and staff are all experienced, mission-aligned, resourceful, and talented.
Empowering our community through accessible and effective legal services.

Founder / Executive Director
Since our founding in 2022, North Carolina Legal Services has been dedicated to closing the justice gap and ensuring that quality legal representation is accessible to all North Carolinians, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm, we provide affordable legal services, family law assistance, employment law consultation, tenant rights advocacy, and probate services to working families and small businesses across North Carolina.
Your tax-deductible donation directly enables us to serve more families, expand our reach across the state, and continue our mission of providing affordable legal services to those who need it most. Every contribution helps us offer discounted legal fees, free legal consultations, and comprehensive legal assistance to individuals and families who cannot afford traditional law firm rates.
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Counties served with plans to continue to grow
96%
Clients served who would not otherwise have access to legal representation
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Clients served
Explore a wide range of legal services provided by North Carolina Legal Services. Our dedicated team offers expert assistance in Family Law, Small Business Legal Support, Employment Law, Tenant Rights Law, and Probate & Estate Planning. Find the legal support you need to protect your rights and secure your future.

Empower your family to move forward confidently

Legal support for small businesses and nonprofits to succeed

Protect your rights in the workplace

Expert assistance to protect your home

Estate planning and administration services

Supporting families and communities

At North Carolina Legal Services, we understand that hiring an attorney can be costly. That's why we aim to provide affordable legal services when you need them. By hiring an attorney, you can have peace of mind and be in a better position to reach your goals.
North Carolina Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that focuses on providing affordable legal services to the the North Carolina Community. We base our prices on the income of our clients, offering discounted rates to qualifying individuals and small businesses.
Discounts are based on current household income, as verified by a recent pay stub, W-2, 1099, previous year's tax return, or other valid government documentation.
At North Carolina Legal Services we have attorneys who cover a variety of practice areas. If you have a civil legal issue, reach out and we will do everything that we can to help you resolve it quickly and affordably.
Yes, our consultation fee is $80 for a half-hour or $160 for a full hour.
We believe that communication is key to maintaining peace of mind during complicated and difficult legal proceedings. Because of this, we will update you every time there is a substantive change in the status of your proceeding. If there have been no changes, we will inform you as to that every two weeks.
North Carolina Legal Services uses the Small Business Administration's definition of 'Small Businesses,' which is determined by industry, annual revenue, or number of employees. Non-profit organizations are always offered discounted rates.
We often encourage out of court settlement, and will seek to settle if we can achieve a beneficial outcome to you by doing so. It saves time and money, reduces the risk of an unfavorable outcome, and allows parties to tailor the terms of the agreement to meet their specific needs and interests. Settling out of court is often the best option for all parties involved.
Bringing in an attorney often calms things down. Attorneys bring professionalism, expertise, and a neutral perspective to situations. We facilitate effective communication in situations that are emotionally charged, help with negotiations, and guide parties to find common ground. We also make sure you understand your rights and potential choices — our goal is resolution without conflict. Most importantly, we ensure all legal procedures are followed properly, preventing any mistakes or delays in your case and maximizing your chance of success.

At North Carolina Legal Services we believe that access to the justice system shouldn't be limited by one's income. We offer quality legal services at a price that working families can afford.
A former attorney left me in a very difficult position with my custody dispute, and North Carolina Legal Services where able to step in, and salvage the situation. Not only did they salvage the situation, but they helped my obtain an outcome that was to my benefit.
Jonathan Matthews
Rich Gittings, the owner of the firm, is a brilliant, creative, and caring lawyer who genuinely cares about providing the best services to his clients. I would highly recommend hiring North Carolina Legal Services for any of your legal needs.
Morgan Brock-Smith
Rich is not only a knowledgeable and outstanding lawyer, he is genuinely an amazing person. The very structure of his business was born out of the want to help people and he truly succeeds at his mission. As someone who not only uses North Carolina Legal's services but also someone who shares a passion to use their skills to help others and better the community they live in, I can attest not only to his legal acumen, but his character as a person, both of which are top tier.
Kyle Beausoleil
My business partner and I used North Carolina Legal Services to help stand up our business. We loved using them, they gave excellent referrals, walked us through everything we needed to be protected and followed up with us afterwards! I highly recommend reaching out to them for their services!
Marcus Morrow
I utilized NCLS for assistance with my employers contractual matters. Mr. Gittings demonstrated profound expertise and was consistently supportive. His communication was punctual and dependable throughout the entire process. I am genuinely grateful for the presence of such a reputable and cost-effective legal service in North Carolina.
Kristen Rissell
The attorney with whom I spoke demonstrated patience as well as being well-versed in that specialty of the law. I was able to ask and get an answer for each of my questions. . . [W]ow. I did not feel rushed. The attorney provided me with the knowledge and confidence to be successful at court. Words can not adequately express my gratitude. I regret not having previously found North Carolina Legal Services.
Amy Hahn
