Gray Ellis, Estate Planning Attorney in Durham, North Carolina

Gray concentrates on estate planning and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gray handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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Gray's primary office is at 3511 Shannon Road, Suite 150, Durham, NC, 27705. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gray usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gray discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Gray for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gray walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Gray offer a free consultation?

  Gray charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gray's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Gray's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gray gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Gray take my case if I'm outside Durham?

  Gray is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gray will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Gray?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gray will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gray accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Gray's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.