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Insurance Lawyers in Lenoir, NC: 2026 rankings

14 insurance lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lenoir: Horton & Mendez Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, LFR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 14.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Amos and Kapral, LLP, 222 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.

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

14 Lenoir insurance lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated law firms.

Top 10 insurance lawyers in Lenoir 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 insurance lawyers in Lenoir at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Horton & Mendez Injury & Car Accident Attorneys585.0★ (140)Gastonia, 49 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Nachamie & Whitley Pllc: Nachamie Deirdre H583.7★ (6)Lincolnton, 35 mi away——
3Law Offices of Amos and Kapral, LLP574.8★ (222)Hickory, 16 mi away—Most reviews
4Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys575.0★ (80)Cornelius, 49 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Joseph C Delk III Law Offices554.6★ (60)Lenoir——
6Law Office of Victor N Yamouti544.8★ (58)Morganton, 14 mi away——
7Law Offices of Amos & Kapral, LLP545.0★ (68)Boone, 23 mi away——
8Williams G Patteson523.3★ (3)Cornelius, 47 mi away——
9Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP of North Carolina514.2★ (32)Hickory, 16 mi away——
10The Darty Law Firm, PLLC.504.2★ (103)Statesville, 38 mi away——

All 14 insurance lawyers in Lenoir, 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.

  8. #8 Williams G Patteson

    Based in Cornelius, 47 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19700 W Catawba Ave J, Cornelius, NC 28031
    View profile for Williams G Patteson(704) 892-0474

  9. #9 Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP of North Carolina

    Based in Hickory, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    858 2nd St NE #200, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP of North Carolina(828) 322-4663

  10. #10 The Darty Law Firm, PLLC.

    Based in Statesville, 38 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 103 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 E Water St # A, Statesville, NC 28677
    View profile for The Darty Law Firm, PLLC.(704) 881-0043

  12. #12 Nosal & Jeter, LLP

    Based in Cornelius, 49 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18525 Statesville Rd D 02, Cornelius, NC 28031
    View profile for Nosal & Jeter, LLP(704) 608-3429

  13. #13 Galbavy Law, PLLC

    Based in Weddington, 43 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Galbavy Law, PLLC(704) 412-4466

  14. #14 Law Office of Dwayne Fortner

    Based in Elizabethton, 48 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 E Elk Ave Ste 1, Elizabethton, TN 37643
    View profile for Law Office of Dwayne Fortner(423) 518-3300

Also serving Lenoir

7 more insurance lawyers within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked insurance lawyers serving Lenoir
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bradshaw Aaron E49 mi
Carpenter, Bost & CarteeIn Lenoir
Charles W Wray Jr Law Offices44 mi
Donald R Posey Attorney At Law18 mi
Lee Law Offices, PA1.0★ (1)50 mi
Martin James R5.0★ (1)49 mi
Wilford V West Law Offices47 mi

How we ranked Lenoir insurance lawyers

We scored 14 Lenoir insurance 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 Lenoir 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 an insurance lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many insurance law 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 whether the firm represents policyholders, insurers or both, and how often it handles your type of policy.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an insurance 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?
  • Do you represent policyholders or insurance companies?
  • How is your fee calculated if the claim settles?
  • 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.

Insurance lawyers in Lenoir: frequently asked questions

Which insurance lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lenoir?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked insurance lawyer in Lenoir, NC is Horton & Mendez Injury & Car Accident Attorneys with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nachamie & Whitley Pllc: Nachamie Deirdre H (#2) and Law Offices of Amos and Kapral, LLP (#3) follow. We ranked 14 insurance lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many insurance lawyers are there in Lenoir?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 insurance lawyers serving Lenoir, NC. 1 of them is based in Lenoir; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which insurance lawyers in Lenoir are open 24/7?

2 ranked insurance lawyers in Lenoir post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Horton & Mendez Injury & Car Accident Attorneys (#1) and Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which insurance lawyers in Lenoir work on weekends?

2 of 14 ranked insurance lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Horton & Mendez Injury & Car Accident Attorneys (#1) and Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lenoir insurance lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated insurance lawyers in Lenoir is 4.7★, with a median of 50 reviews. Law Offices of Amos and Kapral, LLP has the most, 222 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank insurance lawyers?

Each insurance 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 insurance lawyers outside Lenoir count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Lenoir city center, our service radius for insurance 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 insurance 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 insurance lawyers in Lenoir, NC charge?

Lawyers for policyholders often work on contingency or a mix of hourly and contingency fees; lawyers defending insurers bill hourly. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What can I do if my insurer denies or underpays a claim?

Ask the insurer for the denial in writing with the policy wording it relies on, keep every document, and note any deadline in the policy or the letter. Every state has an insurance department that takes complaints; a lawyer can advise whether the denial can be challenged and how long you have. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of insurance lawyers in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir?

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 Lenoir

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 insurance lawyers serving Lenoir.

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