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Homeowner Resources in Northwest, NC
Local resources for homeowners in Northwest, NC dealing with foreclosure, probate, tax liens, bankruptcy, and other difficult situations. Real contacts, phone numbers, and next steps.
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Court-supervised probate and estate administration resources including filing requirements, timelines, and legal support.
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Resources for homeowners facing code enforcement notices, building code violations, minimum housing standards, or condemnation.
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Resources for homeowners behind on HOA dues facing liens, penalties, or HOA foreclosure.
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Resources for homeowners with IRS federal tax liens — lien discharge, Fresh Start program, and Taxpayer Advocate.
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Foreclosure
Foreclosure Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceForeclosure Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate foreclosure situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Inheritance Attorneys
Leger Law, PLLC (Nicholas Leger)
Nick Leger holds a J.D. from Elon University School of Law and is a member of both the Brunswick County Bar Association and New Hanover County Bar Association. Graduate of Leadership Brunswick County (Class of 2019) and NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Section member. Volunteers with Legal Aid of NC's Lawyer on the Line program.
(910) 338-4492
Leger Law estate planning and probate1 N 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Rountree Losee LLP (George Rountree III)
Founded in 1896, Rountree Losee is one of the oldest continuously operating law firms in southeastern North Carolina. George Rountree III was admitted to the NC bar in 1962, bringing over 60 years of legal experience. The firm's estate practice assists executors, beneficiaries, and trustees through probate in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties.
(910) 763-3404
Rountree Losee estate and probate law2419 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceInheritance Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate inheritance situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Relocation and Sale Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceRelocation Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate relocation situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Tax and Debt Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceTax Liens Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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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Bankruptcy Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceBankruptcy Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate bankruptcy situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Property Damage Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceFire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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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Vacant Property Attorneys
Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, LLP (Jeffrey P. Keeter)
Jeffrey P. Keeter was admitted to the NC bar in 1985 and earned his J.D. from Campbell University (1984). Named to Business NC Legal Elite for Real Estate (2015–2025) and Super Lawyers for Real Estate (2018–2025). The firm has 7 attorneys on the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists and serves HOA communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties.
(910) 763-2727
Block Crouch Keeter HOA law310 N Front St, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (Ellen P. Wortman)
Ellen P. Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2002, earned her J.D. from Wake Forest University and B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee (Phi Beta Kappa). She specializes in Community Association Law, representing hundreds of planned communities. Named NC Super Lawyer, Business NC Legal Elite (2024), and Best Lawyers in America (2015–2016). The Shallotte office provides direct local Brunswick County service.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law HOA and community association law632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceVacant Property Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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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Military PCS Attorneys
Cape Fear Family Law (Janet Gemmell)
Janet Gemmell was admitted to the NC bar in 1999 and is one of only three Board Certified Family Law Specialists in the Tri-County area (New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender). She founded Cape Fear Family Law in 2007 and the firm now has 5 attorneys on the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Handles divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, and alimony.
(910) 210-0349
Cape Fear Family Law divorce services5101 Dunlea Court, Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28405
Southport Legal Services (Amy Leonard)
Attorney Amy Leonard has over 26 years of experience practicing family law and criminal defense in southeastern North Carolina. Her Bolivia office at the Brunswick County Government Center complex makes her one of the only family law attorneys with a physical office inside Brunswick County rather than Wilmington.
(910) 558-0654
Southport Legal Services family law301 Government Center Dr, Suite 200, Bolivia, NC 28422
Russell Family Law & Litigation (Erin E. Russell)
Erin E. Russell founded Russell Family Law & Litigation with over a decade of experience. Licensed in North Carolina and a member of the NC Bar Association and New Hanover Bar Association. Provides personalized representation in divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, child custody, and child support across the Wilmington-Brunswick County area.
(910) 338-0799
Russell Family Law divorce and custody1015 Ashes Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, NC 28405
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceMilitary PCS Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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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Underwater Mortgage Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceUnderwater Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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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Job Loss and Debt Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceJob Loss Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Medical Hardship Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceMedical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate medical hardship situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Reverse Mortgage and Probate Attorneys
Leger Law, PLLC (Nicholas Leger)
Nick Leger holds a J.D. from Elon University School of Law and is a member of both the Brunswick County Bar Association and New Hanover County Bar Association. Graduate of Leadership Brunswick County (Class of 2019) and NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Section member. Volunteers with Legal Aid of NC's Lawyer on the Line program.
(910) 338-4492
Leger Law estate planning and probate1 N 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Rountree Losee LLP (George Rountree III)
Founded in 1896, Rountree Losee is one of the oldest continuously operating law firms in southeastern North Carolina. George Rountree III was admitted to the NC bar in 1962, bringing over 60 years of legal experience. The firm's estate practice assists executors, beneficiaries, and trustees through probate in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties.
(910) 763-3404
Rountree Losee estate and probate law2419 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceReverse Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate reverse mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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HELOC Default Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceHELOC Default Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate heloc default situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Judgment Lien Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceJudgment Lien Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest 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
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Sources: NC General Statutes · HUD.gov · CFPB.gov
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