How much does it cost to hire H. for a civil rights case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. H. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does H. offer a free consultation?

H. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain H.'s office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check H.'s current terms during booking.

How long do civil rights cases in North Carolina typically take?

Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. H. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can H. take my case if I'm outside Fayetteville?

H. is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — H. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with H.?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. H. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is H. accepting new civil rights clients right now?

H.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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H. Terry Hutchens, Civil Rights Attorney in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Creditor Rights, and Litigation · 4.9/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Managing PartneratHutchens Law Firm LLP

Fayetteville, NC

Practicing civil rights in Fayetteville since 1977.

49+: Years practicing
4.9 ★: 1 client review
4: Bar admissions

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H. Terry Hutchens is a managing partner based in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Creditor Rights, and Litigation. H. has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hutchens Law Firm LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Fayetteville, NC
Experience: over 49 years
Known for: Civil Rights · Creditor Rights · Litigation

Handles Civil Rights, Creditor Rights, and Litigation matters from Fayetteville, NC.
Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by H. Terry Hutchens

H. concentrates on civil rights, creditor rights, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case H. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Civil Rights cases in Fayetteville, North Carolina

H. takes civil rights matters in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.

Creditor Rights cases in Fayetteville, North Carolina

H. takes creditor rights matters in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Fayetteville, North Carolina

H. takes litigation matters in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Fayetteville, North Carolina

H. takes real estate matters in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.

Biography

About H. Terry Hutchens — Over 49 years of North Carolina civil rights experience

Managing Partner Terry Hutchens started the firm in 1980 with a staff of five. Over the course of nearly four decades, the practice has developed into the HIGH PERFORMANCE LAW™ firm it is today, employing more than 250 people with offices throughout Fayetteville and in Cameron, Charlotte, Southern Pines, and Wilmington, NC as well as in Columbia, SC.

Terry concentrates his practice on matters pertaining to default services and real estate including development, finance, liquidation, and litigation.

During his 40-year career as a licensed attorney, Terry has represented large residential construction companies, providing the legal know-how to enable his clients to acquire raw land, obtain zoning, negotiate required utilities and infrastructure from municipal and private providers, develop subdivisions, and build and sell homes. In addition, Terry has represented and advised commercial construction companies in the same matters, enabling his clients to build retail/office apartments and office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks, and mixed-use properties. Terry has also provided the legal assistance necessary for his clients to build and manage apartment complexes in North and South Carolina, some built in cooperation with federal (Farm Home Administration and HUD) programs for specific populations (low-income, elderly, special needs) as well as apartment complexes for the general population.

A large part of Terry's practice has always been devoted to representing lenders, including banks, mortgage companies, credit unions, private corporations, the VA, HUD, GSEs and others in legal matters pertaining to real estate finance, the protection and preservation of real estate investments and the liquidation of real property securing mortgage loans. In his practice, Terry has provided nationwide legal services under an outsourced contract to what was at the time one of the largest mortgage servicer companies in the country. The firm continues to provide such legal representation to many of the major lenders and mortgage servicing companies in the country. Terry is a frequent author and lecturer on default servicing matters at mortgage seminars, at on-site training sessions, and Bar sponsored seminars.

For almost four decades, Terry has been trying cases across North Carolina in state and federal courts (including Bankruptcy Court) as well as handling appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court. Although a lot of his trials have been about business or real estate, Terry has tried cases as varied as age discrimination, fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, contracts, and shareholder disputes.

Awards and Recognitions:

Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Jim Martin, the highest civilian honor given by North Carolina

American Business Ethics Award presented by the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals (2011)

Elected to the Board of Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

Selected* to be on the North Carolina “Super Lawyers” List (2006-2011; 2013-present)

Selected* by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© - Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2010-present)

USFN – America’s Mortgage Banking Attorneys Member of the Year (2010)

Methodist University Reeves School of Business recipient "Silver Spoon Award" (2017)

Methodist University Reeves School of Business recipient "American Business Ethics Award" (2011)

Memberships and Affiliations:

American Bar Association (1976-present)

The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (2011-present)

North Carolina State Bar (1977-present)

North Carolina Bar Association (1977-present)

North Carolina Creditors Bar Association | President (2015-2016) | Member (2014-present)

North Carolina Economic Development Board (1991-1993)

Wake Forest School of Law Board of Visitors (present)

USFN – America’s Mortgage Banking Attorneys (present)

Methodist University, Board of Trustees

Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce | former Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors | Member (present)

North Carolina University System Board of Governors (2019-present)

North Carolina Board of Transportation (1985-1991; 2014-2016)

North Carolina Economic Development Commission (2012-2014)

Cumberland County Bar Association | past President | Member (1977-present)

Peace University Board of Trustees (2004-2008)

Working with H. on a civil rights matter

Clients H. works with

H. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, creditor rights, and litigation matters in Fayetteville and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

H. Terry Hutchens's legal education and bar admissions

Wake Forest University School of Law
J.D. · 1977
North Carolina State University
B.A. Wake · 1972

Jurisdictions

H.'s state bar admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1978 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
1977 · ACTIVE

H. studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University School of Law and B.A. Wake in North Carolina State University.

Law school and academic background

H. completed J.D. in Wake Forest University School of Law and B.A. Wake in North Carolina State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice H. runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of H. Terry Hutchens

H. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

H.'s professional memberships and bar associations

American Bar Association North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Creditors Bar Association Cumberland County Bar Association
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Locations

H. Terry Hutchens's office in Fayetteville

H.'s primary office is at 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28302. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hutchens Law Firm LLP

4317 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, NC 28302

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Client feedback

Client reviews of H. Terry Hutchens — 4.9/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of H.. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in Fayetteville.

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Hiring guide

How to hire H. Terry Hutchens — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with H. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

H. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain H.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; H. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Fayetteville, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for H.

H. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. H. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

H.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about H. Terry Hutchens

How much does it cost to hire H. for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. H. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does H. offer a free consultation?
H. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain H.'s office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check H.'s current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. H. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can H. take my case if I'm outside Fayetteville?
H. is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — H. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with H.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. H. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is H. accepting new civil rights clients right now?
H.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

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