About The Firm

Scott Eggleston grew up in Virginia Beach. He attended Old Dominion University and rowed for them on their crew team.  After graduating from ODU, Scott went to work for GEICO insurance. There Scott spent his time handling bodily injury claims, working with in-house counsel and plaintiff’s attorneys representing injured parties.  

Once I started focusing on the ‘Injured Party’ as a person, not just a claimant, I could hear a fear underneath all the anger and frustration. ‘If I can’t work, what is going to happen to my family?’ ‘What if this pain never goes away?’ ‘What is going to happen to me and how long will it take?’ Stress, anxiety, and a fear of the unknown make any situation worse.

I guess you could say, it was then I realized I could do it better – the helping of individuals or families – without the smoke screens and bureaucracy that larger companies and firms seem to employ.” And without so much as a look over his shoulder, Scott found himself at the University Of Richmond School Of Law, studying the law to arm himself with the knowledge and skills to make it possible to resolve issues and conflicts.

Scott joined the firm in 2008 and took over the management of it in 2011 when Mr. Ivey semi-retired. He fully retired in 2015 and Scott is now the sole owner of Ivey & Eggleston. The Firm has grown since then – it now has 5 full time Attorneys including Scott, Beth McQuaid who handles Estate Administration, Madison Hildebrant who handles Estate Planning, Ben Warren who handles Medicaid Asset Protection and John H. Kornegay who handles Estate Planning.

Scott’s goal is to continue to grow the firm, constantly improving their processes to meet the changing needs of their clients. If you need a will drawn up to protect your family, or you are thinking about retirement and what long term care needs might do to your assets, consider calling Ivey & Eggleston to guide you through the process.

Meet Our Team

OUR TEAM

OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING WELL-RESEARCHED ANSWERS SO YOU CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE. WHEN YOU VISIT OR CALL OUR OFFICE, WE WANT YOU TO FEEL COMFORTABLE DISCUSSING IMPORTANT ISSUES CONCERNING BOTH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

SCOTT EGGLESTON
Owner & CEO

Scott is an attorney with the law firm of Ivey & Eggleston located in Asheboro. His practice is focused in the areas of estate administration, and estate planning. Scott graduated from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law and is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. Scott lives in Randolph County with his wife, Lia, an Asheboro native, and their three children.

BETH MCQUAID
Attorney

Beth McQuaid is an attorney in estate administration. She is originally from Northern Virginia. She graduated from the College of William and Mary and Cumberland School of Law. Her background is Estate and Trust Administration and Estate planning. She lives in Greensboro with her three kids.

JOHN KORNEGAY
Attorney

John H. Kornegay is an attorney located in the Greensboro office. He was born in Greensboro and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Philosophy. He obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. His areas of specialty are estate planning, probate and fiduciary law, general business, corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. He has been a member of the North Carolina Bar since 1980.

BENJAMIN WARREN
Attorney

Ben is an attorney with the law firm of Ivey & Eggleston. He graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a B.A. in Political Science in 2009. He received his law degree from Elon University School of Law in 2020, where he was a Leadership Fellow and student mentor. Prior to law school, he worked as State Bar Certified Paralegal for eight years at a local law firm in Asheboro. Ben is a proud native of Randolph County, where he currently lives with his wife, Caitlin, son, Emmett, and two dogs, Maxine and Baxter.

Madison Hildebrandt
Attorney

Madison Hildebrandt is an Ivey & Eggleston attorney at the Asheboro office. He attended Dixie State University and Southern Virginia University—receiving his B.A. in English while playing collegiate baseball at both schools. After graduation in Virginia, he and his wife moved to Arizona, where he taught high school English. Several years later, he uprooted his family and moved across the country to attend law school at Campbell University, in Raleigh, graduating Cum Laude. He now lives in beautiful Randolph County with his wife and two children.

MELISSA BYRD
Legal Assistant

Melissa is the office manager for the Asheboro office. She assists with various legal matters with the law firm and has over 14 years of legal experience. Melissa lives in Randolph County with her husband Jeremiah and she has 2 children, Savannah and Christian.

CORTNEY GRIFFITHS
Legal Assistant

Cortney is one of the firm's legal assistants, whose primary focus is assisting with estate planning and business matters. Cortney came to Asheboro, NC from Richmond, VA in 2008 and has been with the firm since 2014.

PHYLLIS HICKS
Bookkeeper

Phyllis is the law firm’s bookkeeper and assist with general office administration. She has over 39 years of experience in the legal field. Phyllis is originally from Surry County but now resides in Randolph County with her husband, Clay.

STACEY KINNEY
Paralegal

Stacey is a paralegal with the law firm and assists with the asset protection/Medicaid practice. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal field. She lives in Moore County and has one daughter, Laynie.

JODEE VONCANNON
Legal Assistant

JoDee is a legal assistant with the law firm of Ivey & Eggleston. She recently joined the firm in 2019 bringing over 17 years of customer service experience. A native of Randolph County, JoDee believes laughter truly is the best medicine and to always be your best you.

CANDI LANGLEY
Legal Assistant

Candi is a legal assistant with the firm that will be assisting with administration of estates. She has over 34 years of experience with our office in the administration of estates. She lives in Randolph County with her two children.

Elizabeth Cortes
Legal Assistant

Elizabeth is a legal assistant where she recently joined the law firm of Ivey & Eggleston. She primarily assists in the estates department with over two years of experience. She lives in Guilford County with her husband, Erik, and their two children Ximena and Leonardo.

Kayla Boutchyard
Legal Assistant

Kayla is a legal assistant for the Asheboro office. She brings 6 yeas of customer service experience with her to the firm. Kayla is born and raised in Randolph County and currently lives in Asheboro with her family Zach and Kennedy.

TAMMY MCDOWELL
Accounting Manager

Tammy is the Accounting Manager for the law firm. She graduated from Greensboro College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She joined the law firm in 2021 bringing over 25 years of experience in her field. Tammy is a Randolph County native and resides in Asheboro with her husband Randy. She has three sons and one grandson.

TOMME ECHERD
Legal Receptionist

Tomme is a legal receptionist with the law firm. She joined our firm in 2021 with 26 years of experience. She lives in Randolph County with her husband, Darrell. They have two children and 2 granddaughters that they adore.

SHERI WISE
Legal Assistant

Sheri is a legal assistant for the Estate Administration Department. She joined our firm in 2021 with 13 years of experience. She lives in Randolph County with her husband, Will. They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren that is their pride and joy.

Avery Matthews
Legal Assistant

Avery is a legal assistant with the law firm and assists with the Medicaid Planning/Asset Protection department. He recently joined the firm in 2022 bringing 10 years of experience in the medical field, including 4 years focused on Medicaid. He lives in Davidson County and has one son, Malachi.

Savannah H. Smith
Legal Assistant

Savannah is a legal assistant for the Medicaid/Asset Protection Department with the firm. She brings with her over 10 years of customer service experience and is looking forward to growing within the firm and making a positive impact on all of the clients. She lives in Asheboro with her husband, Casey, and their daughter, Oaklyn.

Megan McHenry
Legal Assistant

Megan is a legal assistant for the Estate Administration Department. She brings with her over 10 years of customer service experience. Megan lives in Randolph County with her husband, Chad, and their children Rylie, Banks and Taylor.

Jordan Alexa Hatcher-Cole
Legal Assistant

Jordan is a legal assistant for the Estate Administration Department. She brings with her 10 years of experience and has volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem. Growing up in Forsyth County, Jordan lives in Belews Creek with her husband Christopher and two daughters, Peytin and Parker. She is also a coach and the Cheerleading Athletic Director for the Kernersville Raiders.

Emily Marie Cecilio
Legal Assistant

Emily is a Legal Assistant for the High Point Office. Emily graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She also completed the Paralegal Certification Program at Greensboro College. She joined the Firm in 2022, bringing 5+ years of customer experience and 2 years’ experience in the legal field specializing in Criminal and Family Law. Emily lives in High Point with her husband Chris and two sons Brandon and Ryan.

Sara K. Laredo Chavez
Receptionist

Sara is a receptionist in our High Point office, she joins our team with over 20 years of legal experience. She lives in Greensboro with her husband Cesar. They have 7 children and 2 grandchildren, Karalina and Ezequiel. She loves spending time with her family.

WILLIAM W. IVEY
Retired

Bill, who retired in 2015, is the founder of Ivey & Eggleston and a life-long resident of Asheboro. He practiced for over 40 years in Randolph County.