Paulina Yvette Lopez, Business Attorney in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Paulina concentrates on business, civil rights, copyright, creditor rights, and criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Paulina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Civil Rights

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• Copyright

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• Creditor Rights

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• Criminal Defense

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• Debt Settlement

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• Divorce

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• Employment

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• Expungement

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• General

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• Government

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• IP

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• Landlord/Tenant

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• Personal Injury

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• POA

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• Tax

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• Trademark

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• Traffic

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• Wrongful Termination

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Paulina's primary office is at 151 E. Rosemary Street, Suite 101, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Paulina for a business case?

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

• Does Paulina offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do business cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple business 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. Paulina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Paulina take my case if I'm outside Chapel Hill?

  Paulina 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 — Paulina 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 Paulina?

  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. Paulina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Paulina accepting new business clients right now?

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