Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A., is an Asheville, North Carolina, law firm specializing in family law and bankruptcy law. We help individuals and families in Western North Carolina create lasting resolutions to conflict and crisis. Our lawyers are board certified North Carolina Legal Specialists in family law and bankruptcy law, and mediators and arbitrators in those fields.  You deserve quality, experienced representation. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified in our dedication to our clients, our community and through service to the legal profession.

Family Law Howard Gum and Patrick McCroskey handle all facets of family law, including divorce, spousal support, property division, creation, modification and enforcement of marital settlement agreements, cooperative divorce resolutions, premarital and prenuptial agreements, as well as a limited child custody practice.

Bankruptcy Law David Hillier is a North Carolina Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law.  For more than 30 years, he has helped North Carolina citizens find their way through to financial stability. The bankruptcy practice includes Consumer (Chapter 7 and 13) and Creditor representation, as well as asset protection planning in situations of financial distress.

Mediation The Mediation Practice offered at Gum, Hillier & McCroskey revolves around collaborative, creative problem-solving.  Pre-litigation and court order mediation services are provided by all members of the firm.  Dave Hillier has mediated over 600 cases.  Arbitration of select family law disputes is provided by Howard Gum, who is certified by the AAML.

North Carolina Legal Specialists

Gum, Hillier & McCroskey is a boutique law firm practicing in highly specialized areas of family and bankruptcy law.   We can assist you in obtaining lasting resolutions for your clients without jeopardizing your client relationships. For more on referring your clients to a North Carolina Legal Specialist, click HERE.

Online Bankruptcy Evaluation

If you are considering bankruptcy, completing our bankruptcy information form allows us to evaluate your status and eligibility and bankruptcy options. It is our goal to minimize your stress as much as possible.  To complete our bankruptcy questionnaire, click HERE.