Meet Our Firm

  • Tom McCuiston is the Managing Partner at McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC.  As an attorney Tom utilizes his prior work experience with an international accounting firm to help individuals with their long term estate planning goals.  McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC, has been serving clients since 2001 with offices in both Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Tom is a National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow, a Board Certified Estate Planning Specialist and frequent lecturer on business law, estate planning and tax issues, to such organizations as the NCACPA, NC Society of Enrolled Agents (NCSEA), Mecklenburg Bar Association, and North Carolina Bar Association. He previously served on the board of directors for the Cary Community Foundation as well as the Apex Chamber of Commerce, NCSEA and the NCACPA Foundation.  Most recently, Tom has been recognized by his peers as a member of the Legal Elite in Tax/Estate Planning.

    Tom earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Phi Beta Kappa) and his Masters of Accounting degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He began his professional career in the Los Angeles office of the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche, focusing on tax planning, tax compliance and IRS representation. A Wake County native, Tom returned to North Carolina to pursue his J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  After receiving his law degree Tom worked for a private firm in Cary before establishing McCuiston Law Offices in 2001. He enjoys working with small business owners and individuals to simplify their lives.

    Email: wtm@mccuistonlaw.com

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  • Nathaniel Parker practices in the areas of real estate transactions, land use, zoning, and real estate litigation. He helps clients obtain approvals to use their land and protects their rights when they are wrongly denied those approvals. Nathaniel also guides clients through the process of buying and selling property, and where property disputes cannot be resolved, he represents clients in state and federal courts.

    Nathaniel grew up in the Triangle and holds degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, Washington and Lee University School of Law, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He started his career in 2005 as law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh. He has practiced real estate and land use law at large, international and small, local firms in the Triangle, joining McCuiston Law Offices in 2024.

    Nathaniel is a member of the NC Bar Association Zoning Planning and Land Use Section, the Real Estate Lawyer Association of North Carolina, and the Wake County Bar Association. He has provided legal assistance to human trafficking survivors and chaired the North Carolina Domestic Violence Commission. He and his family served as missionaries in Mexico for three years.

    Email: ncp@mccuistonlaw.com

  • Madeline joined McCuiston Law in early 2026 and focuses her practice on estate planning. She enjoys helping individuals and families create thoughtful estate plans that reflect their goals and provide confidence for the future.

    Originally from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Madeline earned her Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Villanova University, where she double majored in Marketing and Business Analytics. She later moved to North Carolina while her husband served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. During that time, she worked as a data analyst in Emerald Isle before relocating to Raleigh to attend the University of North Carolina School of Law.

    Madeline graduated from UNC School of Law with honors in 2025, completing more than 75 hours of pro bono service while working with Legal Aid's Domestic Violence Unit. She was admitted to the North Carolina Bar after passing the July 2025 bar exam. Before joining the firm, she briefly practiced family law, an experience that strengthened her appreciation for helping clients plan ahead and navigate important life decisions.

    Outside the office, Madeline enjoys spending time with her husband, their young son, and their two cats. As a family, they enjoy exploring North Carolina, spending time outdoors, and cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes.

    Email: mcb@mccuistonlaw.com

  • Hayley Herberger is a Paralegal and commissioned North Carolina Notary Public who supports the firm’s attorneys in the preparation of estate planning documents and assists with client communication throughout the drafting and document execution process.

    Hayley earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from East Carolina University before spending eight years as a special education teacher in Wake County. Her background in education shaped her patient, organized approach to her work and strengthened her communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

    Hayley enjoys continuing to learn and grow in the field of estate planning and values being part of a team focused on helping clients and their families plan for the future.

    Outside of the office, Hayley enjoys spending time with her wife and their pets, swimming, reading, and exploring local parks and trails.

  • Gretchen Street joined McCuiston Law in July, 2014. She brings six years of experience as a Judicial Assistant to a superior court judge in Fulton County, GA, as well as two years’ experience working for an Atlanta estate planning attorney. 

    Email: info@mccuistonlaw.com

  • Sarah is a Legal Assistant at McCuiston Law Offices, joining the firm in December 2025. Her duties include providing administrative and legal support to attorneys, including preparing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, correspondence, and client files. She also assists in some human resources and bookkeeping responsibilities, including the onboarding and offboarding of employees, recruitment, payroll, and invoicing.

    Sarah grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, before receiving a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Virginia Tech. She previously worked as an HR Manager at resorts in Hilton Head Island and Charleston, South Carolina before staying home with her kids for about 4 years. Afterwards, worked as an Office Manager for an event venue and event planning company. Sarah then stayed home with her kids again for 3 years before starting at McCuiston Law Offices.

    In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading historical fiction, doing puzzles, and spending time in any kind of water, though the beach is her favorite. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, two dogs and supporting her two kids do what they love - dance and swim!

    Email: ssw@mccuistonlaw.com