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See my home valueResources for homeowners with IRS federal tax liens — lien discharge, Fresh Start program, and Taxpayer Advocate.
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Founded 2009 by Attorney Jackie Bedard (MIT B.S., University of Richmond J.D. magna cum laude). Certified Dementia Practitioner. NC SuperLawyers Rising Star 2016-2020. Business NC Legal Elite 2019-2022. Avvo 10/10 in estate planning. Clayton office.
51 Kilmayne Dr, Suite 200, Clayton, NC 27520
Attorney Nicole LaDuca Quinn is licensed in NC and NJ. J.D. from New York Law School. Over 20 years serving the Clayton community in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and real estate closings.
9939 Clayton Blvd W, Clayton, NC 27520
Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) concentrates in estates, trusts, civil litigation, and guardianships. Current Chairman of NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Business NC Legal Elite 2024-2025.
102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) handles estate planning, probate, wills, and estate administration. One of the longest-practicing solo attorneys in Smithfield serving Johnston County families for 37+ years.
208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceHandles probate, estate administration, foreclosure filings, guardianship, and adoption. The Clerk serves as the de facto Probate Judge in NC. Officeholder: Michelle Creech Ball.
207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Specializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate inheritance situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Get my cash offerHUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Specializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate relocation situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Get my cash offerProperty tax bills, payment plans, delinquent tax inquiries. Contact early if you have difficulty paying.
207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate tax liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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111 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate code violations situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Check my addressFederal disaster declarations, individual assistance, and temporary housing for NC/SC.
FEMA Region 4State-level disaster response, recovery programs, and individual assistance.
NC Emergency ManagementLow-interest disaster loans for homeowners to repair or replace damaged property.
SBA Disaster LoansHUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate fire / storm damage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Get my cash offerHUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate vacant property situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Get my cash offerAssists veterans and dependents with VA claims, benefits counseling, and referrals.
309 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Disability claims, home loan certificates, and veteran benefits. Serves all of North Carolina.
251 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27155
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate military pcs situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Get my cash offerAttorney Robert A. Spence Jr. is NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Property — Residential Transactions. UNC Chapel Hill J.D. (graduated magna cum laude from Wesleyan). Admitted 1975. Firm has served Johnston County for 50+ years.
212 S Second St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Established 1975 in Johnston County. Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) is Chairman of the NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Handles commercial and residential real estate litigation.
102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Attorney Kristen Laurenti Zillioux has been licensed in NC for 28 years and is a 25+ year Clayton resident. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings and foreclosure-related matters. Downtown Clayton office.
111 Barbour St, Clayton, NC 27528
Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) has practiced in Smithfield for approximately 37 years. Handles commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and business law.
208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Free connection to a HUD-approved housing counselor. Covers short sale, loan modification, and forbearance options.
NC Housing Finance AgencyFederal resources for loss mitigation, servicer communication, forbearance options, and filing complaints.
CFPB homeowner helpFree civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate underwater mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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See my home valueJob search assistance, career counseling, resume help, and workforce retraining programs for Johnston County residents.
8998 US Highway 70 W, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520
Employment assistance and emergency support for Johnston County families experiencing job loss.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
File for NC unemployment benefits online or by phone. Maximum weekly benefit is $450 for 12-20 weeks.
NC DES unemploymentHUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comJohnston County hospital system with Clayton location. Financial assistance available for qualifying patients through the UNC Health financial counseling program.
UNC Health JohnstonNC expanded Medicaid December 2023. Adults with income up to 138% FPL now qualify.
NC Medicaid enrollmentFree civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate medical hardship situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comAttorney Robert A. Spence Jr. is NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Property — Residential Transactions. UNC Chapel Hill J.D. (graduated magna cum laude from Wesleyan). Admitted 1975. Firm has served Johnston County for 50+ years.
212 S Second St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Established 1975 in Johnston County. Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) is Chairman of the NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Handles commercial and residential real estate litigation.
102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Attorney Kristen Laurenti Zillioux has been licensed in NC for 28 years and is a 25+ year Clayton resident. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings and foreclosure-related matters. Downtown Clayton office.
111 Barbour St, Clayton, NC 27528
Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) has practiced in Smithfield for approximately 37 years. Handles commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and business law.
208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.
1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Referral line for HUD-approved housing counselors serving Clayton and Johnston County households.
Find a HUD counselorState mortgage-assistance and foreclosure-prevention resources for qualifying homeowners.
NCHFA homeowner resourcesCounty services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.
714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Federal homeowner resources for mortgage-servicing problems and foreclosure-risk planning.
CFPB homeowner helpLocal referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.
Call 211Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.
1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610
Toll-free helpline for legal aid intake and referrals statewide.
Legal Aid NC helplineStatewide attorney referrals. $50 for initial 30-minute consultation.
NC Bar Referral ServiceSpecializing in helping Clayton homeowners navigate judgment lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Last reviewed: February 2026
This directory is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Confirm all options with licensed counsel or a qualified financial professional before signing any agreement.
Sources: NC General Statutes · HUD.gov · CFPB.gov
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