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Woodberry Bowen
Lumberton, NC Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Timothy G. Fowler
Garner, NC Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
Whether you are going through a separation and divorce, have suffered personal injuries as a result of an auto accident, or have pending criminal charges or a traffic ticket or need a Will drawn up or you need a probate attorney to help administer an estate, Tim G. Fowler is available to help you get the results that you both want and need. Tim has over 21 years of experience helping clients just like you. He is a knowledgeable, skilled, and determined attorney with attorney's fees that are fair and reasonable. Just as importantly, he is also a good person...
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Kristopher Hilscher
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Military
Campbell University
Kristopher J. Hilscher is a board certified specialist in family law. He practices family law exclusively (child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution). Military family law is a special emphasis as Kris routinely serves as an expert on military family law, and is a frequent author and speaker at legal education conferences and seminars on the topic. Kris has gone to trial on numerous extensive family law cases, including several multiple day trials and trials involving expert witnesses.
Kris is the co-chair of the military committee of the ABA family law section, and serves...
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Travis Taylor
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Business and Divorce
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Having been born and raised in the state of North Carolina, Travis Taylor went on to earn both his B.A. degree and J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Now, as a partner of law firm Marshall & Taylor PLLC, Taylor focuses his practice primarily on family law matters. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal district courts in North Carolina and is well prepared to effectively assist his clients. If you are currently struggling with divorce or other family law issues, contact Taylor today and learn how he can help you.
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Elizabeth A Stephenson
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Family law has been Elizabeth's passion for over 20 years. She enjoys learning her client’s story, as this allows her to dig deep to discover their goals and work with them to develop a winning strategy. That means sitting face to face, when possible, and sharing the pros and cons of their case. Family law cases are often times filled with bitter emotions and resentment, and Elizabeth won’t sugar coat it. She’s upfront and honest about the likely outcome. Every case has its good and bad, and her job is to put her client’s facts and circumstances in the best...
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Steven J Klotz
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Arizona
Steven is a member of the Family Law Section of Herring & Mills, PLLC. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration from Stockton State College in Pomona, New Jersey and went on to earn his JD with an emphasis in Tax Law from the University of Arizona College of Law. Steven is currently licensed to practice in North Carolina and New Jersey and previously worked in Chapel Hill building a private practice and acting as a GAL conflict attorney for Orange and Chatham counties. He also held positions as a mortgage broker and account manager before returning to private...
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Patrick Williams
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
While Patrick’s jury trial experience ranges from personal injury defense to alienation of affections actions, he’s developed a passion for domestic violence, equitable distribution and spousal support cases. For those who know him it makes perfect sense;1) he’s a numbers guy and 2) he was raised to fight for the “little guys.”
Patrick is a founding partner at Batch, Poore, & Williams. His practice areas are focused in family, divorce, domestic violence, criminal/traffic law, and civil litigation. He is also a certified parent coordinator.
Mr. Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State...
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Charles H. Montgomery
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Vanderbilt University Law School
Charles Montgomery is a family law attorney located in Cary, North Carolina. His practice emphasizes equitable distribution of property, child custody, child support, alimony and divorce. Besides more than thirty-five years' experience as a family law attorney, he has extensive experience in commercial real property and business litigation. He received his law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974 and his undergraduate degree with honors from Duke University in 1971. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Charles is listed in Marquis' "Who's Who in America" and "Who’s Who in American...
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Kirsten Alderdice
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Kirsten Alderdice grew up in New England and Charlotte, NC, and relocated to the Triangle in 2014. She obtained her BS degree in English Education from Boston University and her M.Ed. from North Carolina State University. Kirsten then spent eight years teaching middle and high school English. During her public school teaching experiences advocating for children with different educational needs, she decided that law school would be her best path to help families navigate transitions and the court system. She joined Ellis Family Law while attending North Carolina Central University School of Law’s Evening Program in 2022. To family law,...
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Sarah Gerow
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Military
University of North Carolina School of Law
Sarah Gerow believes that the role of a family law attorney is that of a patient counselor and a staunch advocate. Sarah knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer, and her desire to advocate for others developed while working with children with disabilities as a summer camp counselor during college. This led Sarah to the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she focused on education and family law.
After marrying her husband, a member of the North Carolina Army National Guard, she worked as an associate at Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law, specializing...
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Amanda Chatman Knight
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
27 Hillsboro Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Family and Divorce
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Amanda Knight represents clients in a wide range of family law matters including divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, spousal support, and equitable distribution proceedings. She also provides trusted counsel to clients throughout the estate planning process.
A graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, Amanda brings a passion and commitment to achieving client goals, while maintaining civility and professionalism in the practice of law.
“Changes in the family, especially ones involving legal proceedings, are always challenging. Our job as attorneys is to take as much of the burden off our clients as possible, and also reassure them that...
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Emma Tillotson
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emma Tillotson did not know she would find her calling in family law. Emma received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University cum laude in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology. She left her home state of South Carolina to attend the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, where she graduated cum laude. During her legal studies she found her passion representing people going through difficult family transitions. She participated in the family law clinic representing underprivileged residents of Raleigh in their family law needs, was an active member of Law Students Against Sexual Assault...
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John M. Holmes Jr.
Sanford, NC Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Campbell Law School
As a small dedicated law firm, we represent clients involved in marital disputes. Our knowledge of the law allows us to aggressively represent you when you need someone on your side. We represent people who need help in the following Domestic/Family Law areas: family and domestic law including; child custody, support, alimony, divorce, and property distribution.
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Shaunis L Mercer
Holly Springs, NC Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Shaunis Mercer co-owns Peaceful Law with her husband, where together they champion amicable resolutions in family law and comprehensive estate planning. With nearly two decades of legal expertise, Shaunis is passionate about helping her clients achieve clear and peaceful agreements—be it prenuptial, separation, or custody—that protect and honor their family. Her holistic approach to estate planning ensures that her clients' legacies reflect their values and aspirations for generations to come.
In addition to her role at Peaceful Law, Shaunis is a respected consultant for other law firm owners. She shares her insights on business growth, client relations, and the delivery of...
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Valeria Cesanelli
Apex, NC Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Attorney Val Cesanelli handles family law cases for our firm, with a focus on child custody cases and matters arising out of the process of separation and divorce, such as separation agreements and questions of spousal and child support. Val also handles other family related cases, such as paternity actions, legitimations, name changes and changes in birth certificates, as well as provides drafting services of powers of attorneys and simple wills.
Val is as much a litigator as she is a counselor at law for her clients. As a mother of three children and three stepchildren, Val is both professionally and...
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Daniel Krchnavek
Apex, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Baylor Law School
Daniel Krchnavek is an attorney licensed to practice law in North Carolina. He is a member of the Wake County Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association. Daniel mostly practices in Chatham, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, and Wake counties. The majority of his practice involves family law, including, but not limited to: adoptions, alimony, child custody, child support, divorce, equitable distribution, guardianships, and postseparation support. When not practicing law, Daniel enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
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Ashley T Banks
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family
Campbell Law School
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Justin P Nichols
Chapel Hill, NC Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Campbell Law School
Attorney Justin Nichols practices family, personal injury, and criminal law in Chatham, Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties. He joined Averett Family Law in 2012, after practicing in the fields of personal injury defense, workers’ compensation, and complex construction litigation.
Justin has extensive experience in the courtroom litigating cases, as well as helping clients negotiate out-of-court settlements. He has handled cases before state administrative agencies, the state superior and district courts, the North Carolina Justin Nichols Associate Attorney Pittsboro Siler City Court of Appeals, and the federal district court.
Justin graduated cum laude from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina,...
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Richard Buckner
Rockingham, NC Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
*Education*
Ric received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Honors Program at the School of Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh (1973). He received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1977).
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Ric has augmented his training in advocacy and mediation. In 1996 he was certified to conduct mediated settlement conferences in Superior Court Civil actions. In 1999 he was certified to conduct mediation of equitable distribution and other family financial cases in District Court actions. In 1999 he also completed a professional intensive training program by the National Institute for...
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David C Franklin
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Family, Business and Estate Planning
Seattle University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
David has been a trusted advisor to businesses, individuals and families since 1990 in a wide range of legal practice areas. This breadth of experience brings depth and to his advice and informs his decision making across all his areas of practice. David spent 10 years practicing business, family law, estate planning and probate in Seattle, WA and then attended the Georgetown School of Law where he obtained a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) in Taxation with honors. He is included in Best Lawyers in America Trust and Estates Section.
David has represented and is currently representing clients is a wide...
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Andrea Nyren Doyle
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
North Carolina Central University School of Law
My law partner and myself have been practicing law in Wake County for 20 years. We are a small law firm that gives individualized attention to our client's when they need it most.
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Lynn Ann Montgomery
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family
North Carolina Central University
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania called Zelienople with five older siblings. In high school, I was a member of the marching band, SVTV (our television broadcast club), Thespians (our drama club), and the Honor Society. I was very active in high school theater. I graduated from Seneca Valley High School with honors and enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh, main campus where I studied English Literature, psychology and theatre arts. I spent my free time at the university theater or learning to play pool at the student union. I also was a founding...
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Marshall Miller III
Coats, NC Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Former Prosecutor for 11th Judicial District where I handled thousands of criminal case for State of North Carolina. Went into private practice in 1998 and opened my own law from in 2004. My main focus is Criminal Defense, Domestic/Family Law, Traffic, License Restoration, and Personal Injury. Pride myself on providing excellent service to my clients and forging long term trusted relationships with my peers, judges and law enforcement.
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Eva Suzanne Freeman
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Eva Freeman was born in upstate New York and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies. Eva consistently made the Dean's List and Chancellor's List, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA.
After obtaining her paralegal certificate from Duke University, she worked as a paralegal in family law, where she discovered her passion for helping clients navigate challenging situations. Eva then pursued her Juris Doctor at The University...
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James Tyler Brooks
Cary, NC Family Law Attorney
Divorce and family law attorney, James Tyler Brooks, represents residents of Raleigh, Cary, Apex and Durham, North Carolina in all aspects of divorce including: absolute divorce, spousal support (e.g., post separation support and alimony), child custody, child support and property division (equitable distribution).
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Holly Stephens
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
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Sydney Jeanene Batch
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
Sydney J. Batch, J.D., M.S.W. is one of the founding partners of Batch Poore & Williams, PC. Sydney Batch grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a triple tarheel, Sydney received her Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The combination of her dual degree in law and social work provide her with a unique understanding of the often intersecting worlds of law and social work. Her primary practice areas are family law and child protective services Sydney is...
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L. Ashley Schwartz
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Associate Attorney
Breeden Law Office · Full-time
Dec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mosDec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Senior Compliance Associate
Fairview® Investment Services
May 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos
Law Clerk; Public Defender
Allen County Public Defender · Full-time
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 · 5 mos
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Law Clerk; Public Defender
Marion County Public Defender’s Agency
May 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Indianapolis, Indiana
Contracts Team Associate
Government Acquisitions · Part-time
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 · 8 mosJ
Indiana, United States
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Scott Allen
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Scott has lived in North Carolina all his life. He attended N.C State with hopes of becoming a scientist and then decided to study politics and philosophy. Scott graduated with highest honors in 1990 with double-major in political science and philosophy and for a brief time he considered graduate school in philosophy to be followed by a career teaching.
However, while at N.C. State he took a part-time job at a law office that did family law and quickly decided to go to law school and come back to that office and practice family law in Raleigh. In 1994 he graduated...
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Melissa Johnson Essick
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
I practice exclusively in the area of family law handling difficult child custody cases, complex equitable distribution matters, alimony, child support and prenuptial agreements. I am a board certified family law specialist and certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as a Mediator.
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Hugh Bailey
Pittsboro, NC Family Law Attorney
27 Hillsboro Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
A natural born problem solver, attorney Hugh Bailey is an accomplished trial attorney with a proven record of successful results on behalf of clients. His practice includes advocating for clients in a wide variety of matters affecting the family unit, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and pre and post nuptial agreements. Hugh’s effectiveness in and out of the courtroom is derived in part from both a broad and deep background in high-stakes cases involving individuals, businesses, and government entities.
However, it is Hugh’s approach and commitment to helping people that serves as a cornerstone...
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Chance Bartenfield
Garner, NC Family Law Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Family
Elon University School of Law
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William Miles Van O'Linda Jr.
Pinehurst, NC Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
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Leslie Brook Stuntebeck
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Georgia State University College of Law
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Lisa M. Angel
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Lisa is the President of Rosen Law Firm with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary, NC. She is fortunate to have gained many accolades over her law career, but she’s most proud of being one of Triangle Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list in 2002 and the Triangle’s list of Top 25 Women in Business in the Triangle in 2004.
Lisa was also inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women for the “Professions” category in 2003, which recognized her work, dedication and positive impact on the community. She graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at...
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Isabella Hohler
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Emmanuel Mijangos
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Campbell Law School
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Ashley Fillippeli
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Campbell Law School
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Lisa Lefante
Cary, NC Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Cornell Law School
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Julianne Booth Rothert
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Campbell Law School