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General Practice Lawyers in Winston-Salem, NC: 2026 rankings

189 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Winston-Salem: VetLaw, LFR Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Eric Skager Law, 319 Google reviews at 4.7★, tied for the most of 189 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

189 Winston-Salem general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 189 rated law firms.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1VetLaw734.7★ (319)Winston-SalemOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC694.7★ (61)Winston-SalemOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3King Law694.7★ (45)Winston-SalemOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Kevin Altman, PLLC684.9★ (187)Winston-Salem——
5James Barrett Wilson & Associates - Attorneys at Law674.8★ (92)Winston-SalemSat—
6Sean Lew, PLLC674.9★ (119)Winston-Salem——
7The Atkinson Law Firm664.8★ (105)Winston-Salem——
8A.G. Linett & Associates, PA644.8★ (235)Greensboro, 21 mi awaySat—
9Morrow Vermitsky Costello Law, PLLC644.6★ (69)Winston-Salem——
10The Vrsecky Law Firm644.7★ (60)Winston-Salem——

All 189 general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Winston-Salem

    #1 VetLaw

    Based in Winston-Salem

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3600 Country Club Rd #101, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
    View profile for VetLaw(336) 355-8387

  3. #3 King Law

    Based in Winston-Salem

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1373 Westgate Center Dr #100, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for King Law(336) 396-9208

  4. #4 Kevin Altman, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 N Main St Ste 2403, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Kevin Altman, PLLC(336) 714-7731

  6. #6 Sean Lew, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 St George Sq Ct Ste 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Sean Lew, PLLC(336) 722-0988

  7. #7 The Atkinson Law Firm

    Based in Winston-Salem

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1416 W 1st St #101, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for The Atkinson Law Firm(336) 631-9987

  10. #10 The Vrsecky Law Firm

    Based in Winston-Salem

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    844 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for The Vrsecky Law Firm(336) 747-9800

  11. #11 Bailey & Thomas, P.A.

    Based in Winston-Salem

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3069 Trenwest Dr Ste 100, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Bailey & Thomas, P.A.(336) 725-8366

  14. #14 Eric Skager Law

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    510 Ferndale Blvd Unit 101, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Eric Skager Law(336) 885-3200

  15. #15 Atlas Orange

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.6★ from 215 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 E Mountain St Ste D, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Atlas Orange(336) 904-3001

  17. Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2668 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Nestor Legal(336) 515-0520

  19. #19 Holton Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    857 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Holton Law Firm, PLLC(336) 777-3480

  22. #22 King Law

    Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    153 Jefferson Church Rd A, King, NC 27021
    View profile for King Law(336) 396-9280

  23. #23 Hartsoe & Associates

    Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1068 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Hartsoe & Associates(336) 725-1985

  25. #25 Timothy S. Nugent, P.C.

    Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1365 Westgate Center Dr Ste J2, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Timothy S. Nugent, P.C.(336) 724-6166

General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 189 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robert G. Spaugh, Attorney at Law634.2★ (54)In Winston-Salem
27Martinez Law625.0★ (19)In Winston-Salem
28Alan Doorasamy Law Office624.1★ (62)In Winston-Salem
29Kasper & Payne, P.A. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law624.7★ (70)9 mi
30Randolph M. James, P.C.624.5★ (31)In Winston-Salem
31Miya A. Bryant Law Offices PLLC625.0★ (21)In Winston-Salem
32Stroud & Panetti, P.C.623.9★ (9)In Winston-Salem
33Law office of Jonathan W. B. Leonard624.0★ (8)In Winston-Salem
34Fitzgerald Hanna & Sullivan, PLLC624.4★ (31)In Winston-Salem
35Law Offices of Miguel A. Cuadra PLLC624.8★ (20)In Winston-Salem
36Martinez Law625.0★ (69)16 mi
37Fontenot & Oyler, PLLC625.0★ (16)In Winston-Salem
38Duane K Bryant Law Offices624.7★ (142)18 mi
39Sawyer Law PA624.9★ (156)24 mi
40Attorney John Wait624.6★ (20)In Winston-Salem
41Ursula Walder, Attorney624.8★ (17)In Winston-Salem
42Gerber Nils E624.8★ (17)In Winston-Salem
43Ingersoll Firm, PLLC624.4★ (25)In Winston-Salem
44Speaks Jr William M624.2★ (5)In Winston-Salem
45John K Koontz, Daggett Shuler Law614.8★ (4)In Winston-Salem
46Scott Law Group614.3★ (97)10 mi
47Dana Wilson Law614.1★ (33)In Winston-Salem
48Bell Davis & Pitt P A614.0★ (31)In Winston-Salem
49Whatley Law Office614.7★ (54)8 mi
50Thompson & Sullivan, PLLC615.0★ (12)In Winston-Salem

Also serving Winston-Salem

20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general practice lawyers serving Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Charlie Hall (Law Office of Charles F. Hall, IV)4.9★ (216)In Winston-Salem
Carolina Estate Planning4.8★ (170)In Winston-Salem
Castillo Immigration Law Firm4.8★ (106)In Winston-Salem
Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law4.8★ (753)In Winston-Salem
Deuterman Law Group4.5★ (240)In Winston-Salem
Eustache Law4.7★ (170)In Winston-Salem
Greenwood Law4.7★ (152)In Winston-Salem
Harkey Law Firm, PLLC.4.9★ (140)In Winston-Salem
Kline Law Firm4.6★ (88)In Winston-Salem
Law Office of Stephen M. Ball4.8★ (123)In Winston-Salem
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin4.9★ (442)In Winston-Salem
Law Offices of Roderick T. McIver4.8★ (210)In Winston-Salem
Lewis & Keller Injury Lawyers4.4★ (178)In Winston-Salem
McElwee Law Firm4.9★ (308)In Winston-Salem
McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan4.9★ (890)In Winston-Salem
McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan4.9★ (785)In Winston-Salem
McMinn, Logan & Gray PLLC4.9★ (139)In Winston-Salem
Neil A. Rankin | Attorney at Law4.7★ (89)In Winston-Salem
Rizzi Law Group4.9★ (452)In Winston-Salem
Thompson Personal Injury Law Firm4.8★ (325)In Winston-Salem

How we ranked Winston-Salem general practice lawyers

We scored 189 Winston-Salem general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Winston-Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

General practice lawyers in Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Winston-Salem?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Winston-Salem, NC is VetLaw with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 319 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC (#2) and King Law (#3) follow. We ranked 189 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in Winston-Salem?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 189 general practice lawyers serving Winston-Salem, NC. 40 of them are based in Winston-Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem are open 24/7?

4 ranked general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are VetLaw (#1), Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC (#2) and King Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem work on weekends?

7 of 189 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are VetLaw (#1), Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC (#2) and King Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 189 rated general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. VetLaw has the most, 319 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general practice lawyers outside Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winston-Salem city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem, NC charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in Winston-Salem, NC ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Winston-Salem?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Winston-Salem

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 189 general practice lawyers serving Winston-Salem.

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