About Us

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Cathleen Kahler

Cathleen Kahler graduated from Michigan State University with high honors. She has a Master's degree in Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Social Work. After graduating, she taught business and Psychology at three colleges and worked as a management consultant for small businesses in Charlotte, NC. She started Charlotte Legal Services, Inc. and had a plan registered through the North Carolina State Bar in 1983.

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Alonzo Burwell

Alonzo has been a long-term client of Charlotte Legal Services and is now one of our notaries.

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Gloria Cureton

Gloria has been a long-term client of Charlotte Legal Services and is now one of our notaries. Gloria has been a Notary for over 20 years.

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J. David Matheny II

John "David" Matheny, our lawyer, NC Bar # 49387, focuses on real estate law and has helped with CLS clients since he started his own practice in 2020.

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About CLS

Charlotte Legal Services, Inc. serves at the convenience of its plan’s members. As differing needs arise, a member of the CLS, Inc.’s Pre-paid Legal Services Plan has access to an experienced, licensed North Carolina attorney, who will prepare the member’s document(s) in language that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. After three decades, the expertise, efficiency, and compassion of the Charlotte Legal Services, Inc. team is what makes this corporation a service provider that several banks and credit unions recommend to their clients.