Salem Law

About Salem Law

When attorney Daniel J. Umlauf established Salem Law, he did so to fulfill his mission of creating a better and safer future for residents of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After more than a decade of serving his clients, Mr. Umlauf continues to provide personalized service to the people who seek his advice. He handles cases related to elder law, guardianship, probate, special needs planning, estate planning, business succession planning and LGBTQ planning.

Mr. Umlauf was first exposed to estate planning while studying law at Wake Forest University School of Law. As part of his studies, he worked on a grant to help farming families in North Carolina prevent poor planning that could cost them their livelihoods and properties. This stirred a strong passion within him to help people from all backgrounds protect their assets for their generation and the next.

Estate planning needs change as people's circumstances and priorities change. Mr. Umlauf addresses this by focusing on building long-term relationships with his clients so that they can rely on him to create new documents and update existing ones as the need arises. He has played an instrumental role in ensuring the longevity of local businesses and protecting the needs of the most vulnerable persons in his community. In 2017, he was also named Rotarian of the Year in the Stratford Rotary Club for District #7690.

Outside of work, Mr. Umlauf enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two active boys. He also places strong importance on serving his community. His multifaceted approach includes serving as a deacon at Salem Presbyterian Church, serving as the secretary and president-elect of the Stratford Rotary Club and serving on the board of directors at the Piedmont Land Conservancy.