Charlie Carpenter with Forward Law handled the closing on our home purchase and honestly saved our tail more than once. He caught a VA funding fee exemption for my dad that our lender completely missed, walked us through comparing our VA and conventional loan options when we had no idea which way to go, and dealt with the seller’s attorney when things got messy at the end. He also flagged some capital gains issues with our other home that we hadn’t even thought about. Anyone needing help with a real estate closing, estate planning, trusts, or business law needs to call Charlie. Cannot recommend him enough.

I purchased my home without the help of a Realtor. Hiring a lawyer was one of the most difficult tasks I encountered because in order to pick a lawyer you have to do a costly consultation — that is if you can get an appointment soon or someone on the phone. I was googling lawyers on a Sunday afternoon and making my next list of lawyers to call on Monday when I noticed that one of the law offices was open. In disbelief I called just to test to see if Google was correct and to my surprise I got an answer. Mr. Carpenter answered the phone. Not only did he answer the phone, he also answered my questions without a costly consultation. He emailed me everything I needed to know to get started and then my journey began.

Mr. Carpenter and Kimberly, I appreciate the prompt email responses, I appreciate the easy to use portal system, Qualia, and of course I appreciate the willingness to help me with a good attitude. You made the process smooth and easy.

If you need an attorney I highly recommend Forward Law, you won’t be disappointed.

Best experience ever! Response time is immediate. My first time buying and I had no confusion, someone’s always available to answer questions and help through the process. So easy, fast, reliable and stress free. Never seen anything like it! Definitely recommend!!!

I’ve worked with Forward, Charlie and his team multiple times. They have been excellent with both brokered and off market real estate transactions. Highly recommend!

Business is all about communication and accessibility! Forward Law does both exceptionally well. Highly recommend.

When we began our home purchase, we knew we needed an attorney who would do more than just show up at the closing table; we needed someone who would genuinely advocate for us every step of the way. Charlie and the team at Forward Law delivered exactly that.

From the very start, their attention to detail on the initial contract was exceptional. He caught things we never would have noticed on our own and made sure we fully understood every provision before moving forward. That thoroughness set the tone for the entire process and gave us real confidence that we were in capable hands.

Throughout the contract negotiation and closing, Charlie was consistently professional, responsive, and proactive. He never made us feel rushed or left in the dark. Instead, he took the time to explain our options clearly and always kept our best interests front and center.

If you are navigating a real estate transaction and want an attorney who is detail-oriented, genuinely invested in your outcome, and a true pleasure to work with, we cannot recommend Charlie and Forward Law highly enough. We are deeply grateful for everything they did for us.

I worked with Charlie on a tax matter and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood my options before moving forward. You can tell he really knows tax law inside and out, which gave me a lot of confidence that my situation was being handled the right way. Very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend Forward Law for anyone dealing with a tax issue.

My wife and I worked with Charlie to put together a full estate plan. Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, the whole package. We had been putting it off for years because it felt overwhelming, but Charlie walked us through every document and explained exactly why each one mattered and how they all worked together.

What really set him apart was the tax planning side. He has an advanced tax law degree, so he was able to handle both the legal and tax components without us needing to involve a separate CPA. That saved us time and gave us a lot of confidence that everything was coordinated.

The whole process was thorough but never felt rushed. He made sure we understood our options before making any decisions. Highly recommend Forward Law for anyone looking to get their estate plan in order.

The best home closing ever! We have closed on homes 7 times in the past 15 years and using Forward Law was by far the best experience we have had! They came to our home on our schedule and did everything that was needed without all the waiting around.

Charlie and Kim were amazing in helping navigate a difficult closing! They were very flexible and their guidance was spot on. Highly recommended!

I have used Forward Law for several closings and I highly recommend!

Charlie and his team were absolutely incredible to work with. As an agent and a home buyer myself, he made the process as easy and seamless as possible. Charlie’s calm and reassuring demeanor kept everyone involved at ease. My family and I look forward to working with him in all future real estate endeavors! Highly recommend.

Working with Forward Law was a wonderful experience. Having my clients be able to choose where they wanted to close was a bonus. The staff at Forward were attentive and extremely professional. Will absolutely be using them again!

Cannot believe how smoothly the process went for my clients! Things were just handled — and handled quickly, correctly and professionally. Definitely on my list of go-to closing attorneys!

Charlie and Kimberly are a pleasure to work with and recently assisted us in closing a 2.5M business deal. I’m a CPA in town and highly recommend Forward Law!

We had a very complicated move and two same day closings but Forward Law did a fantastic job helping the process get finalized! Charlie was thorough in his communication and made sure all of our questions were answered any time we spoke to him. Highly recommend!

Charlie and his team at Forward Law helped make the closing of my first home simple and easy. They made sure we had everything we needed to make closing day a breeze. Charlie checked in often to make sure we were taken care of. He and Kimberly were very responsive to any questions that we had, responding same day, usually within the hour. They provided an all around great experience!

We used Forward Law for our recent home purchase. Anytime we had a question or concern, they immediately got on the phone and answered and explained everything in a way that made us feel confident. We specifically worked with Charlie Carpenter and Kimberly Chamberlain. Both were exceptional and did everything in their power to keep us on schedule for close. I would recommend Forward Law to our family and friends! They created a seamless and enjoyable process!

I’m a mortgage broker operating in NC, SC and FL and I close a fair amount of transactions — I get to see first hand who are great providers and who aren’t. Forward Law just closed one for us that had a challenge pop up and I have to say Charlie Carpenter and Kimberly Chamberlain were always there for answers and solutions and ways to make things work. It’s worth sharing when you get that kind of service, and when I’m doing business in their market they will get the recommendation.

Charlie and his paralegal, Kimberly, did a fantastic job. Everything was streamlined through the use of the program they use, Qualia. They were always responsive and answered any questions I had. Charlie kept the closing moving forward at every step. As a buyer and a real estate agent, I would highly recommend using Charlie as your go to attorney for your clients and yourself! Thanks Forward Law team!

These guys are on top of it! They answer the phone and respond to emails. They have an easy, user friendly system and with the mobile notaries, signing is so easy!

Closing process was efficient, easy and professionally accomplished. Thanks for making the entire re-fi process painless.

Forward Law is my favorite real estate attorney in the upstate! The utilization of proactive software makes closings convenient for buyers and sellers! I’m a licensed REALTOR and Forward Law is one I highly recommend! Kimberly is very helpful and knowledgeable and Charlie brings modernization to old school methods!

As a Buyers Agent, I found Forward Law an excellent source to close my clients’ property quickly and efficiently with the utmost professionalism and with exceptional communication to all parties. I highly recommend without hesitation Forward Law to Buyers & Sellers.

Charlotte is a hot market right now and closings can be delayed due to the attorney’s office being so backed up. Despite this, Forward Law using their technology was able to streamline the process for me and allowed me to close on time. It is a significant offering as all paperwork was delivered and signed online. In addition, their portal allows you to see exactly where they are in the process. The communication remained fluid throughout and finally, to prepare for closing, Charlie called and said “Prince, we can come to you!” The customer service is unparalleled and I highly recommend this company for your real estate needs.

Kimberly is a calming presence in a high stakes arena. Together they make magic and I am so pleased with the outcome.

The experience with Forward Law and staff was fantastic. Fast, accurate, and user friendly. I always knew what was going on with my closing. I’ll never use another attorney for closings.

Charlie and Kimberly did an awesome job with our closing. They were able to help us through some hurdles in transferring ownership in some creative ways for a land and home deal. They made it easy and are great people to work with.

Charlie’s calm demeanor and problem-solving skills are vital when working through a real estate transaction. His firm’s adoption of the latest technologies help save time and money for my clients which makes it easy to refer them.