Ray S. Farris

After my original law firm merged into a series of other firms, I joined Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A. as a Partner because I wanted to practice side by side with exceptional estate planning and estate administration lawyers in North Carolina. I have represented many generations of families, working through their opportunities and challenges to protect their legacies and wealth. While the issues which arise in this area of legal practice are challenging and rewarding – I am grateful for the trust our clients have in my colleagues and me, where they know I will always help them do the right thing. As I have often said, not all of my friends are my clients, but all of my clients are my friends.

A veteran estate planning, estate administration and fiduciary litigation attorney, Ray Farris has represented well-known North Carolina families who have hired him and stayed with him through a great many issues and opportunities they have had. He is experienced in estate tax issues, investment management, business succession planning, charitable giving, trust design and administration, and in many other issues that can affect families and the protection and transfer of wealth. Ray is gifted in dealing with family relationship dynamics, particularly children who may have emotional, drug, motivation and over-spending issues. In addition, he has demonstrated both compassion and good judgement for parents with children who are emotional. Ray has had to help his clients emotionally impaired fractures in their families with empathy and clarity. Ray sees a world of planning and protection possibilities for families with growing estates who are developing wealth and civic responsibility started, as well as clients who have managed their estates for years.