Brian Lawler
About
Brian Lawler brings a unique blend of legal knowledge and compassionate care to his clients. With a social service background that spans nearly a decade, Brian understands the complex needs of families and individuals facing various life challenges.
His practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection, Incapacity Planning & Guardianships, and serving adults and children with disabilities.
Before pursuing his legal career, Brian dedicated himself to social service, serving children, adults, and families across Western North Carolina.
This extensive experience equips him with the insight needed to address the holistic needs of clients dealing with capacity limitations. Moreover, Brian’s background allows him to effectively manage relationships within the public, private, and nonprofit sectors of service providers, ensuring clients have access to a wealth of community resources.
Brian is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina, offering his legal know-how to a broader community of clients. His mission is to provide peace of mind to families by helping them navigate the legal complexities of life while maintaining control and living life on their own terms.
When you work with Brian and Forest Law Group, you choose a legal guide who understands your unique needs and is dedicated to a friendly, transparent, and inclusive approach to law.
Licenses
- North Carolina State Bar (2014)
- South Carolina State Bar (2013)
Education
- Campbell University - JD, 2013
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Bachelor's degree, 2001
Memberships
- NC State Bar Association Elder & Special Needs Law Section
- SC State Bar
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Publications
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Indefinite Confinement and the Unconstitutional Treatment of North Carolinians with Mental Retardation 35 Campbell L. Rev. 189 2013
Notable Work
Campbell University Law Review, Symposium Editor
Community Involvement
- Senior Warden, The Cathedral of All Souls
- Board of Directors, Lake Logan Retreat & Conference Center