Mark Bachara

Mark Bachara

Google Rating

3.8(29 reviews)

  • 200 Country Club Drive Suite A Oak Island, NC 28465
  • +1-910-457-4577
  • info@bacharaessey.com
Criminal Law, Family Law, Elder Law

About:

Bachara & Essey, a general practice firm, provides intelligent, practical, and cost-effective legal counsel to clients across a wide range of industries. We provide legal assistance to clients throughout the Lower Cape Fear Region, in fields ranging from elder law, wills & estates and family law to criminal defense. Bachara & Essey counsel clients with respect to such essential matters as business transactions and litigation, real estate litigation, civil litigation, debtor/creditor issues, and probate & trust disputes. Please take a moment to explore our website to learn more about us, who we are and what we do, and how we can assist you.

Jurisdiction:North Carolina, Federal Circuit

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Elder Law

Supports older survivors with guardianship threats, financial exploitation, care planning, protection orders, safe housing transitions, and coordination with Adult Protective Services and family.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Awards

Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2018

Associations

Member
Kiwanis
- Present
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
- Present
Member
Brunswick County Bar Association
- Present
Member
Rotary International
- Present

Reviews


RATED 1.0

Apr 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Samuel Vanderslice

"I strongly advise against using Bachara Law Firm. My experience with them was disappointing, as I felt they showed little concern for their clients. I recently sought their help regarding a traffic violation, and despite clearly stating my disagreement with the ticket, their representative informed me that they don’t dispute charges—something I thought was a fundamental part of a lawyer's role. I even took the initiative to review the video evidence at the precinct, which clearly demonstrated that no violation had occurred. Instead of advocating for me, they suggested I take a driving course without providing a satisfactory explanation. Overall, I cannot recommend this law firm based on my experience."

RATED 1.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Karen Clark

"This firm is who my mother-in-law used for her end-of-life documents and to modify her house deed to give her sons ownership of her home with her having life rights. Well, they messed up and did the deed wrong (gave the sons life rights and kept her as owner). The error wasn't found until after she passed. Also, the living will they prepared was difficult and frustrating to execute. It was too simple and had grey area, which is not something you want when you are making medical decisions on behalf of an unconscious loved one. Even the medical staff told us it wasn't completely clear, so we had to do our best to implement her wishes. It made me realize what verbiage to include in my own documents."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Diana Davis

RATED 3.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Haitham Alsawadi

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2023Googlevia Google

Fred McWhorter

"Absolutely one of few attorney’s offices that understands the clients needs and give quick and professional services from everyone in the office. Easy and successful in every transaction!"