King Law Offices

We are proud to welcome Sheila Shelton to King Law’s Forest City office as a Family Law Case Manager. A lifelong Rutherford County resident, Sheila brings nearly three decades of legal and public service experience to the King Law team. Her career includes work as a legal secretary, independent paralegal performing real estate title work across multiple counties, certification as a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, and years of dedicated service with Rutherford County Department of Social Services in Child Support Enforcement leadership. Sheila’s extensive legal knowledge, community roots, and commitment to serving families make her an exceptional addition to our Family Law team. Her longstanding professional connection with Brian King makes this new chapter especially meaningful, and we’re excited to have her experience and leadership supporting clients in Forest City and surrounding communities. Please join us in welcoming Sheila to King Law. #KingLaw #FamilyLaw #LegalProfessionals #Leadership #NorthCarolinaLaw #RutherfordCounty #TeamGrowth #LegalSupport #CommunityLeadership

Serving as a Power of Attorney agent is more than a title—it comes with significant legal responsibilities, important decision-making authority, and clear limitations. In this week’s Elder Law Saturday, we’re sharing 9 key things every POA agent should understand, including practical considerations that can help avoid confusion, delays, and unintended issues when acting on behalf of a loved one. Proactive planning and education can make all the difference when important decisions need to be made. #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #PowerOfAttorney #LegalEducation #EstatePlanningAttorney #Leadership #PlanningAhead #KingLaw

Since opening our doors in 2002, King Law has remained committed to serving clients well, building lasting relationships, and supporting the communities we call home. More than 107,000 clients later, that commitment continues to guide our growth, including our continued expansion across South Carolina. We’ve always believed people deserve attorneys who understand their community, not just their case. Whether in the Upstate, the Midlands, or the Lowcountry, access to trusted legal counsel should come with the same care and commitment we’d want for our own families. As our footprint grows, so does our commitment to providing valuable resources, education, and guidance to the communities we serve. That’s part of why we continue creating educational content on legal topics impacting South Carolinians, including this recent resource on bicycle accidents in South Carolina: https://hubs.li/Q04gKfPB0 As King Law grows, our mission remains the same: serving with compassion, innovation, advocacy, and trust. #KingLaw #SouthCarolina #FirmGrowth #CommunityCommitment #LegalLeadership

If you want to grow your business, find ways to set yourself apart. Competitive advantage matters. For law firms serving communities near state lines, one differentiator is having attorneys and teams positioned to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions. Life doesn’t stop at a state line—why should legal service? At King Law, serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee allows us to meet clients where life happens—with collaborative teams and attorneys licensed to serve across our footprint. Growth comes from solving problems differently.

As King Law approaches our 25th anniversary, it still feels like we’re just getting started. Growth has always been part of our story, and we’re excited to announce that King Law is now serving Family Law clients in Knox County, Tennessee. This expansion is especially meaningful because Attorney Rachel McKellar, who joined our team last year and serves from our Johnson City office, has strong ties to Knoxville—having attended school there, lived there, and now looking forward to serving families in a community she proudly calls home. We truly love what we do. Whether it’s helping clients through life’s challenging moments or continuing to grow the firm, serving others is what drives us.

King Law was honored to sponsor the NCBA Women in the Profession Trailblazer Dinner. As one of only nine sponsors, we were proud to support an event focused on recognizing leadership, advancing mentorship, and celebrating the accomplishments of women in the legal profession. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity to build new connections and engage with outstanding attorneys and professionals from across North Carolina. We are especially proud that our own Jennifer Martinez, Family Law Associate, serves as a member of the NCBA Women in the Profession Committee and represents King Law through her leadership and involvement. Thank you to the NCBA Women in the Profession Committee for hosting such a meaningful and well-executed event.

Estate planning is more than document preparation—it’s thoughtful planning for your family, your assets, and your future. For many individuals and families, a comprehensive estate plan includes a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living will, with trust planning and customized strategies available based on individual goals and circumstances. At King Law, we work with clients in North and South Carolina to create estate plans tailored to their unique needs—whether that means protecting minor children, planning for incapacity, minimizing probate concerns, or preserving family assets for future generations. Planning today can create clarity and peace of mind for tomorrow. 📞 Schedule a consultation with our estate planning team at 888-748-KING (5464) or online. #EstatePlanning #TrustsAndEstates #LegalPlanning #AssetProtection #BusinessAndFamilyPlanning #KingLaw

This Mother’s Day, King Law proudly recognizes the incredible mothers within our firm and the many mothers we have the honor of serving throughout our communities. Balancing motherhood with a successful career requires dedication, strength, compassion, and perseverance, and we are grateful for the women who demonstrate those qualities every day both at home and in the workplace. To all the mothers we currently work with and have served over the years, thank you for all that you do and for the important role you fill each and every day. From all of us at King Law, Happy Mother’s Day.

As professionals, many of us are trusted not only by our clients, but also by our neighbors, church communities, friends, and families when life’s important decisions arise. This Mother’s Day season serves as a reminder that estate planning is one of the most meaningful ways families can protect the people they love most. Whether it’s wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or long-term care planning, these conversations matter — and often start with a trusted referral. At King Law, we value relationships with fellow professionals and community partners who serve individuals and families throughout our region. We are always honored when someone places their trust in our team to help guide a client, friend, or loved one through the estate planning process with compassion and care.

A slip and fall claim isn't just about proving someone got hurt. It's about visitor classification, constructive notice, modified comparative negligence, and a three-year statute of limitations that, depending on the defendant, can shrink to two years or less. That complexity is why our personal injury team exists. At King Law, attorney Melody Sheets leads our SC personal injury practice, working alongside case managers Jenny Kennedy and Allyson Eaker. Together, they bring more than two decades of combined personal injury experience to every case, investigating thoroughly, documenting carefully, and keeping clients informed at every stage. Our latest article walks through the legal framework behind premises liability in South Carolina, useful reading for injured individuals, referral partners, and anyone curious about how these cases actually work. Topics covered: → How SC classifies visitors as invitees, licensees, or trespassers → The four elements required to prove a premises liability case → How the "open and obvious" defense interacts with comparative negligence → Statute of limitations across different defendant types → Evidence preservation in the critical hours after a fall Read the full guide: https://hubs.li/Q04fV-Y10 #PersonalInjuryLaw #PremisesLiability #SouthCarolina #LegalCommunity #KingLaw #LawFirmCulture