Trusted Legal Counsel in Eastern North Carolina Since 1927
Individuals, families, and businesses across Eastern North Carolina turn to White & Allen, P.A. for trusted legal guidance when it matters most. With roots dating back to 1927, when our predecessors first established their practice in Kinston, our firm has spent nearly a century helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.
What began as a small-town practice has grown into one of the region’s most respected full-service law firms. Today, White & Allen proudly serves clients from offices in Kinston, New Bern, Greenville, and Snow Hill, providing comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas.
Our team includes 16 experienced attorneys and more than 30 paralegals and professional staff, all working together to provide responsive, practical legal solutions. Several of our attorneys hold advanced credentials, including board certification by the North Carolina State Bar in specialized areas of practice and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees in taxation, allowing us to provide sophisticated legal counsel tailored to the needs of our clients.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Individuals and Businesses
White & Allen offers a broad scope of legal services, representing clients in civil, transactional, and criminal matters. Our collaborative team approach allows us to provide strategic guidance across multiple areas of law, ensuring our clients receive well-rounded legal support when facing complex issues.
We regularly assist clients with matters including:
- Business and Corporate Law – business formation, governance, contracts, and ongoing legal counsel
- Condemnation and Eminent Domain – protecting property owners’ rights when land is taken for public use
- Estate Planning and Estate Administration – wills, trusts, probate, and long-term planning
- Elder Law Planning – asset protection, long-term care planning, and Medicaid strategies
- Special Needs and Disability Trusts – planning to protect and provide for loved ones with disabilities
- Real Estate Law – residential and commercial real estate transactions and development
- Tax Planning – strategic tax guidance for individuals and businesses
- Domestic and Family Law – divorce, custody, and family-related legal matters
- Traffic and Criminal Defense – representation for a variety of criminal and traffic-related offenses
Whether you are starting a business, planning for your family’s future, protecting your assets, or addressing a legal dispute, our attorneys bring the experience and perspective needed to guide you forward.
A Practical, Client-Focused Approach
At White & Allen, we believe exceptional legal service should also be efficient and practical. Our utilizes technology and streamlined processes that allow us to work more effectively while controlling costs.
By improving efficiency and reducing overhead, we are able to deliver high-quality legal services while remaining mindful of our clients’ financial considerations.
Our goal is simple: provide clear guidance, responsive service, and trusted counsel so our clients can move forward with confidence.
A Tradition of Service to Our Communities
Service has always been at the heart of White & Allen’s mission. Our attorneys and staff are deeply involved in the communities we serve throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Members of our firm have served in numerous leadership roles, including:
- Service in the North Carolina General Assembly
- Membership on the Kinston School Board
- Leadership within the North Carolina Arts Commission
- Active participation in Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, and other civic organizations
Our commitment to service also extends to everyday acts of community engagement—from volunteering at local soup kitchens to supporting nonprofit organizations and civic initiatives.
We believe strong communities are built through active participation, and our firm is proud to contribute both professionally and personally.
Relationships That Last for Generations
One of the greatest honors of our work is the trust our clients place in us. Many of the relationships we have built over the years have lasted across multiple generations of families and businesses.
We have stood beside our clients during some of life’s most important moments—helping them navigate difficult challenges, protect what matters most, and seize opportunities for the future.
Together, we have celebrated milestones, achieved shared goals, and watched as our clients built secure futures for themselves and their families.
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At White & Allen, we are proud of our history—but even more committed to helping our clients build their future.
Mother Earth Brewing Company
Trent Mooring
”John Marshall at White & Allen has been instrumental in getting Mother Earth started, dealing with many legal issues. John did a good bit of our intellectual property (IP) work in the early stages and then referred us to an IP specialist when that step was called for. It was especially important for us that we were able to protect our slogan, “Peace, Love and Beer.”
There really aren’t any legal questions that I can imagine we will have at Mother Earth that we can’t get answered at White & Allen and that includes real estate issues, where we have gotten consistent advice from Joe Bower. It’s just an awesome law firm.”
