Our Services

Strong Advocacy and Compassionate Counsel in Every Matter

At Dogwood Legal, we offer experienced, values-driven legal representation rooted in a deep understanding of North Carolina land, family, and community life. We help our clients navigate complex legal landscapes with integrity, clarity, and results-oriented focus.

Our primary service areas include: Family Law, Land & Conservation Law, and Dispute Resolution & Mediation.

Family Law

Ann Shy and Anna Farmer represent clients in family transitions with a commitment to dignity, clarity, and protection of core relationships.

Our services include:

  • Divorce & Separation Agreements

  • Child Custody & Parenting Plans

  • Spousal & Child Support

  • Collaborative Law & Mediation

  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

  • Post-divorce Modifications and Enforcement

How we approach it:
Our team brings lived experience and legal insight to sensitive family matters. We believe in empowering clients through information, honest counsel, and durable resolutions that protect their emotional and financial future. Whether through court advocacy or collaborative settlement, we strive to center your goals and values.

Land & Conservation Law

Jeff Fisher and Anna Farmer guide landowners, farmers, and conservation partners through transactions and legal frameworks that protect what matters most.

Our services include:

  • Conservation Easements & Land Trust Agreements

  • Real Estate Transactions & Title Matters

  • Eminent Domain & Property Rights Defense

  • Infrastructure Permitting & Land Use Regulation

  • Boundary & Access Disputes

  • Environmental & Agricultural Law

How we approach it:
Our land law practice is shaped by direct experience as landowners, farmers, and advocates. We understand the value of soil, story, and stewardship — and we bring legal tools to help protect them. Whether you’re placing land under conservation, facing a regulatory challenge, or negotiating a sale, we offer strategic, principled representation.

Dispute Resolution & Mediation

Ann Shy and Anna Farmer offer dispute resolution services that reflect our commitment to de-escalation, transparency, and client agency.

Our services include:

  • Representation in Court Ordered Mediation

  • Collaborative Law Representation

  • Conflict Coaching and Pre-litigation Strategy

  • Community and Land Use Disputes

  • Commercial and Contract Dispute Resolution

How we approach it:
Our attorneys hold advanced training in dispute resolution and collaborative law. We understand conflict from both sides — as practitioners and, in some cases, as former clients. We believe that information, trust, and strategy can transform even the most difficult situations into opportunities for resolution.

Who We Serve

  • Landowners & Farmers

  • Families in Transition

  • Conservation Organizations

  • Small Businesses & Community Builders

  • Individuals navigating legal systems with clarity and care