From our beginnings as a single lawyer operation under founding partner Charles S. Lanier, the law firm of Lanier & Fountain has grown into one of the largest and most diversified law firms in Jacksonville.  Joined by Keith Fountain in 1980, Lanier & Fountain has grown from a small firm in the small town of Jacksonville, to the largest firm in a town that has seen unprecedented growth and development in the last ten years.  As Onslow County's economy and our clients' businesses have grown, so, too, has Lanier & Fountain.  What remains constant, however, are the professional values that distinguish us from other law firms: our unwavering commitment to client service, excellence in research and preparation, integrity, community service, and skill as litigators.  We currently utilize six attorneys in two offices to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients, as noted by our community when Lanier & Fountain was voted the best law firm in Jacksonville by readers fo the Jacksonville Daily News in 2005.

Understanding that all of our clients have unique needs, we strive to recognize those needs and deliver a professional product that is tailored to meet them.  Because our clients' success and satisfaction are parmount goals for all Lanier & Fountain lawyers, development of strong attorney-client relationships are a top priority.  One or more of our attorneys meet with all of our new clients, and we take the time to explain the legal issues involved in a matter, our plan to assist the client, and our fee schedule.  Our policy is to confirm our fee arrangements via an inital engagement letter, by contract, or by discussing the fees with the client personally.

At Lanier & Fountain, we strive to keep our clients fully informed with regards to the status of their matters, and we encourage our clients to call their attorneys or legal assistants whenever they have questions or concerns.  Because we are committed to maintaining the latest in computer capabilities, we employ the latest technology in our legal research, litigation support, and real estate transactions.  Although our attorneys are often in court, we are never farther than a phone call or email away, and strive to respond to any inquiries within 24 hours.

Our dedication to providing the highest quality legal services to our clients has led to the opening of a second office in downtown Jacksonville, located at the intersection of Court Street and New Bridge Street, which is used exclusively for our real estate department, handling all types of commercial and residential real estate transactions.  From refinancing of existing mortgages, first time homebuyers, real estate developers, to the most complex commercial transactions, our experienced staff and attorneys utilize their knowledge, experience and expertise to ensure that our client's needs are met.

Areas of legal representation most frequently by our clients include the following:

• Criminal Defense: felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile offenses in both State and Federal Court
• Traffic Violations & DWI's
• Family law: divorce, child custody, child support, property division, alimony, etc.
• Complex Civil Litigation: jury and non-jury cases representing plaintiffs and defendants in all divisions of both State and Federal Court, as well as administrative actions.
• Wills, Trusts and Estates
• Corporations
• Construction Law
• Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation and Social Security
• Real Estate Litigation