We help individuals and families in Western North Carolina create lasting resolutions to conflict and crisis. Our lawyers are board certified North Carolina Legal Specialists in family law and bankruptcy law, and mediators and arbitrators in those fields.  You deserve quality, experienced representation. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified in our dedication to our clients, our community and through service to the legal profession.

Gum, Hillier & McCroskey is a boutique law firm practicing in highly specialized family and bankruptcy law.   We can assist you in obtaining lasting resolutions for your clients without jeopardizing your client relationships. For more on referring your clients to a specialist, click HERE.

If you are considering bankruptcy, completing our bankruptcy information form allows us to evaluate your status and eligibility and bankruptcy options. It is our goal to minimize your stress as much as possible.  To complete our bankruptcy questionnaire, click HERE.

Patrick McCroskey Awarded Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Peer Review Honor, March 2010
Howard Gum published in the Family Law Forum, published by the Family Law Section of the
      North Carolina Bar, March 2010
Howard Gum, David Hillier and Patrick McCroskey named to Super Lawyers™, Super Lawyers™
      Star Search and Super Lawyers™ Rising Stars in 2010.
Howard Gum, listed in 2009 Busines North Carolina Legal Elite in Family Law
Howard Gum, listed in 2009 Super Lawyer™
Patrick McCroskey, listed in 2009 Super Lawyers'™ Rising Star
Howard Gum, 2009 listed in Best Lawyers in America
Patrick McCroskey, listed in 2009 Best Lawyers in America
David Hillier, listed in 2009 Best Lawyers in America
David Hillier, Listed in 2009 Super Lawyers™
Patrick McCroskey inducted to American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2009