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With more than 30 years experience in private practice, Mark Costley has helped hundreds of North Carolinians with estate planning, trust and estate administration, planning for children and adults with special needs, business succession planning and business transactions, and family charitable and philanthropic counseling. Mark’s work involves elements of teaching, strategic analysis and planning, negotiation, documentation, and assisting clients in executing their plans. A Duke University Alumnus, Mark has given back to his alma mater in numerous capacities, including serving as a member of the Board of Trustees. He has devoted his considerable energies to the Servant Center, Inc., a nonprofit corporation providing health care services for veterans and the homeless. Mark frequently provides public presentations on the subjects of estate planning, financial planning, asset protection, health care planning, retirement planning, and related topics. Mark is also a certified court mediator.. Mark is an active member of a variety of associations and committees, including the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, 14th Judicial District Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Estate & Trust Legislative Committee, Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Mark is married to Margaret Costley, and has two daughters, Eleanor born in 1995, and Audrey born in 2000. He is an active member of University Presbyterian Church, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, an avid sports fan, and enjoys reading, travel, tennis, music, politics and gardening.. PUBLICATIONS: Guiding Those Left Behind in North Carolina. The Ultimate Care Guide for North Carolina

Matthew was born in 1979 in Port Huron, Michigan and grew up in Buffalo, New York before moving to North Carolina in 2006. Matthew resides in Chapel Hill with his wife Catherine and their three children. Catherine is a member of the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.. Matthew has appeared in the court rooms of more than 20 different counties in North Carolina and has the unique perspective and experience of knowing how court works in a variety of locations from the State Capitol to the smallest of towns.   Matthew can handle your case whether it is a felony in Mocksville or a traffic ticket in Raleigh.  Additionally, Matthew has extensive trial experience having tried dozens of cases of all types in various locations.  Along with District 15-B Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Nieman, Matthew co-founded the North Carolina Driver’s License Restoration Project (NCDLRP).  In May 2011, the NCDLRP received the University of North Carolina School of Law’s Pro Bono Student Project of the Year award along with the North Carolina Bar Association’s Law Student Group Pro Bono Award. Also, Matthew was one of two individuals nominated for the position of District 15-B Public Defender at the May 2011 & May 2015 annual meetings.

I have enjoyed the privilege of representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Carolina for over 20 years. I look forward to continuing to provide competent, conscientious, and ethical legal services to our firm's clients in the years ahead.. When I'm not in court or in the office, I love to hang out with my family or play bass in my bluegrass/old time string band, the Guilty Pleasures. Everyone needs balance in their lives, and playing music helps keep me sane. Most of the time, anyway.

I guide high net worth individuals and families through the complex legal and tax aspects of estate planning, probate and trust administration. After over 35 years of helping folks,  I like to say that I specialize in "peace of mind.". I grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and most of my family is in the area. I now split my time between Naples, FL and Chapel Hill, but remain a die hard Tar Heel fan! Personally, I enjoy traveling, the outdoors, reading history, and spending time with my rather large family!

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas.