Our team of NC Attorneys

Our attorneys are well-seasoned planners with extensive experience in real estate, probate, and estate planning matters. We are here to help you simplify your future planning.

Education
J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 1999
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995

Candice L. Shepard

CEO

Candice L. Shepard was born in the Midwest, attending the University of Illinois earning her undergraduate degree in Communications, and the University of Iowa for her Juris Doctorate. She moved with her family to North Carolina in 2006 and is now completely converted to the Southern way of living!

Candice began her career as a litigator in the Kansas City area, practicing in criminal law, first as a prosecutor and then as defense counsel, as well as Juvenile Justice, Child in Need of Care, and Domestic Violence issues. Since starting a family and moving to North Carolina, Candice has chosen to practice in the areas of Real Estate and Estate Planning.

Candice is a dedicated attorney, author, public speaker, and mother. She lives with four children, a German Shepherd, two cats, and a handful of other "critters" in Harrisburg, where kids and church activities fill the remainder of her non-work hours.

In March of 2021, Candice's first book, "Success", became an Amazon Best Seller, later followed by, "Women Who Shine" in August 2021. For more information about Candice's success as an author, check out some additional press!

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Education
J.D., Charlotte School of Law, 2009
B.S., High Point University, 2006

Meredith Prawdzik

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - PROBATE

Meredith Prawdzik is a native North Carolinian. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an Interior Design minor, Meredith knew she wanted a career in which she could help others. She felt the practice of law would allow her to do this, so she pursued her law degree.

Meredith is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and focuses her practice on matters involving probate law. Acknowledging that this can be a difficult time in a client’s life, she works hard to make the process as simple as possible.

In her free time, Meredith enjoys spending time with her family, running outdoors and playing tennis.


Education
J.D., Faulker University, 2019
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2015

Jazmyn Parkan

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS

Jazmyn Parkan was born in Irvine California into a military family where she later spent her early childhood in Okinawa Japan. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government and Business, she continued her education by receiving her Juris Doctor degree in 2019. 

Jazmyn is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and finds great pleasure in assisting individuals and families with obtaining their dreams of homeownership.

Alongside her work as an attorney, Jazmyn enjoys spending quality time with her family and having fun at the beach.

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