Kara Daniels Hand
Cary
Summary
Accomplished real estate attorney with a breadth of practical experience in commercial and residential real property law. Known for effective communication and guiding teams, committed to fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance across all operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Partner
Sterling Law
Cary, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering tailored legal advice and fostering strong relationships.
- Expanded firm's professional network and promoted new business through active participation in community, government, and industry events.
- Completed Commercial and Residential loan closings
- Managed daily administrative operations and guided 5 paralegals in their tasks.
- Conducted title curative work to resolve issues related to property titles.
- Taught classes for 25-100 people
Founding Attorney and Owner
Daniels Hand Law
Cary, NC
08.2011 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of practice, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.
- Formed entities and drafted contracts, agreements, and proposals to support local small businesses.
- Drafted Wills and Trusts for clients
- Conducted title searches, ordered, and finalized title insurance to ensure property ownership security.
- Ensured clear property titles by addressing and correcting title issues.
- Completed Residential and Commercial Loan Closings
Partner
Stevens and Hand, PLLC
Cary, NC
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Completed residential real estate loan closings, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction
- Streamlined operational processes in estate planning, enhancing overall efficiency across the firm
- Interned, engaged in legal partnership activities with small law firm
- Search title and order title insurance
Education
J.D. - Law
Stetson University College of Law
St Petersburg, FLBachelor of Science - Applied Sociology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCBachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Practical expertise
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
Timeline
Sr Partner
Sterling Law
03.2025 - Current
Founding Attorney and Owner
Daniels Hand Law
08.2011 - 03.2025
Partner
Stevens and Hand, PLLC
01.2006 - 08.2011
J.D. - Law
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sociology
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University