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Patrick Williams
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 19 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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Aneshia Allister Cooper
Wake Forest, NC Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
(919) 688-9400
1704 Heritage Center Dr.
Suite 202
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Family and Divorce
Charlotte School of Law
Allister Cooper is known for her zealous advocacy and professional demeanor. Her practice includes complex child custody, child support, domestic violence, divorce, equitable distribution, and spousal support. Allister is cognizant of the emotional and financial implications her clients are facing and strives to understand her clients' core values and goals.
"As an attorney, it is my goal to educate my clients about the law and the options it provides, then empower each of them to make the best decisions for themselves and their families." - A. Allister Cooper
Allister is a native of Durham, North Carolina. She received a Bachelor's degree in...
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William J. Vasquez
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Smithfield, NC Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Immigration and Workers' Comp
North Carolina Central University
William Vásquez is a native of Queens, NY. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000-2007. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and received the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his work as a Spanish linguist for the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2005. William graduated from Campbell University in 2007 with a degree in computer science. He earned his J.D. in 2011 from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His practice areas include immigration law and criminal defense cases. He is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina and...
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Carolyn Barnett Brady
Morehead City, NC Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
Carolyn Barnett Brady grew up in Henderson, NC and graduated from Vance Senior High School in 1977. She attended Davidson College and obtained a B.A. degree in 1981. She worked as a paralegal at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP in New York, NY before returning to North Carolina to attend Wake Forest University School of Law. While at Wake Forest, she participated on the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team. In 1985 she graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law and accepted employment at Alston & Bird, LLP in Atlanta, GA. In 1988...
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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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Valeria Cesanelli
Apex, NC Family Law Attorney with 11 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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Shaunis L Mercer
Holly Springs, NC Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, 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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Fred B Amos II
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Divorce
Campbell Law School
An established law firm based in Midtown Raleigh, Midtown Divorce & Family Law is a family owned domestic litigation practice providing high-quality legal services at affordable rates in the family law areas of separation, divorce, post separation support and alimony, child custody, child support, domestic violence, wills and other estate documents, and appeals.
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Erin R Enecks
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Morehead City, NC Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Elon University
I graduated from Elon University School of Law's charter class in 2009. I was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in August, 2009. In the beginning of my legal career, I practiced in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I focused primarily on guardianship and litigation discovery. After awhile in Charlotte, I became a partner at Enecks, Watson, & Evans, PLLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina. At Enecks, Watson, & Evans, my focus was primarily on family law, including divorce, custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence. I also practiced criminal law and estate law. In...
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Dana Bellingrath
10.0 (4 Peer Reviews)
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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Kelly Fairman
Chapel Hill, NC Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Kelly was born and raised in North Carolina, and currently lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina with her wife and daughter. Kelly has worked with the seriously mentally ill, at risk youth, troubled families, domestic violence aggressors and victims and as an intake counselor for a four county area in NC. She has extensive training as a mediator As an attorney, she has represented defendants with serious felony offenses through negotiated pleas or jury trials to verdict. She has represented a wide variety of clients in negotiated and litigated family law matters and believes that negotiation should always be pursued...
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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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Daniel James McCrorie
Wilmington, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal and Personal Injury
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
As a dedicated attorney with experience in personal injury, family law, and criminal defense, I understand that legal challenges can be overwhelming and life-altering. Whether you’re recovering from an accident, navigating difficult family transitions, or facing criminal charges, I am here to provide compassionate, strategic guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Serving Wilmington, North Carolina, and the greater New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties, I bring years of experience as an Assistant District Attorney in Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus Counties, offering a unique perspective on each case. From securing fair compensation in personal injury cases to advocating for clients in...
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Dymond Spain
Fayetteville, NC Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family Law is my focus. Child Custody and all aspects of Divorce (including military divorce) are the bulk of what I do and I love it. I have the knowledge to get you to the best possible results available to you.
In addition I take pride in making sure my clients know and understand what is happening in their case, because it is their life that is being impacted. I enjoy working as a team with my client to get the case successfully resolved.
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William Wright
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(800) 762-1990
575 military Cutoff Road, Suite 106
Wilmington, NC 28405
Wilmington, NC Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Business, Consumer and Personal Injury
Campbell Law School
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Andrea Nyren Doyle
Cary, NC Family Law Lawyer with 29 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 18 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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Bradley Nicholas Schulz
Beaufort, NC Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Bradley Craig Jones
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
Campbell Law School
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Heather D. Kaemmer
Hampstead, NC Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
16747 U.S. Highway 17, Suite 106
Hampstead, NC 28443
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Thurman Allen Gardner Jr.
Louisburg, NC Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
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Christine Savitski Eatmon
Wake Forest, NC Family Law Attorney
(919) 435-0565
1788 Heritage Center Drive
Suite 204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell University
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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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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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Rhonda Young
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family and Social Security Disability
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Rhonda Young was born and raised in North Carolina. She is an experienced courtroom litigator and practices in all areas of Family Law and Social Security Disability. Rhonda keeps clients focused on what matters – achievable results that puts the client in the best position.
Rhonda is an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District. She serves on the Wake County Bar CLE Committee and the 10th Judicial District’s Fee Dispute Committee.
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David Hinson
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
New England Law | Boston
The Law Offices of David Hinson is a general practice law firm focusing primarily on family law, including collaborative divorce law, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Law Offices of David Hinson provides high-quality, cost-efficient, effective legal services to protect your rights and help you navigate the challenges and complexities of your legal needs. Whether you are facing divorce, separation, child custody or child support disputes, or simply have questions about your divorce or custody issue, call the Law Offices of David Hinson to schedule a consultation and learn more about how you can put our experience and dedication to...
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Matthew James Jensen
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
Family law attorney specializing in divorce, legal separation, property division, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, annulment, and modification.
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Annie Edmond
Durham, NC Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Criminal
North Carolina Central University
Annie Edmond is licensed to practice law in Florida and North Carolina.
She is committed to the idea that no one should be lost in the shuffle of justice and continuously strives to advocate for her clients. Ms. Edmond is continuously involved in the community by assisting in pro bono efforts through Legal Aid, Justice Mattes and Wills for Heroes.
Ms. Edmond received her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School and her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Florida. While in law school, she was an active member of the Public Interest Law Organization,...
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Dorothy C O'Neill
Durham, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Education
Foil Law Offices is a law firm specializing in family and juvenile law, serving Durham, Orange, Alamance, and Chatham counties since 1976. Foil Law Offices has offices in Durham and Hillsborough North Carolina. The attorneys at Foil Law Offices practice law relating to marriage, divorce, alimony, child custody (including grandparent custody) and support, equitable distribution, enforcement of support, domestic violence, legitimation, and adoption. Foil Law Offices has successfully represented clients at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court.
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L. Bryan Smith
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Wilmington, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
L. Bryan Smith’s primary practice areas are family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. He is proud of his dedication and responsiveness to clients.
Bryan attended Francis Marion College in Florence, South Carolina, earning a degree in political science. He then matriculated to Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law for his juris doctor which he earned cum laude. After law school, Bryan was the founding member of a local law firm until he joined The Law Group as a partner.
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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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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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Eva Suzanne Freeman
Durham, 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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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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Marshall Miller III
Coats, NC Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and 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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Carlton Willis
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Carlton Willis is licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and limits his practice to family law. The focus of his practice is child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property, issues related to domestic violence and other legal issues arising from separation and divorce. Carlton was born in eastern North Carolina and grew up on a tobacco farm where he began working by the age of six. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in psychology and communications. After working for UNC Hospitals he...
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Walter Evans Kistler IV
Morehead City, NC Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
Mr. Kistler is dedicated to serving the people of Carteret and Craven County in both criminal and domestic matters. In law school, Mr. Kistler graduated fifth in his class, Summa Cume Laude. Before law school, Mr. Kistler was a member of the Crystal Coast community for many years where he worked as a sports writer for the Carteret County News-Times.
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Christian James William Jones
Wilmington, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Christian was born and raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University in Bloomington where he received a degree in Philosophy and Political Science. During college, Christian worked as a wildland firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the summers. Christian then attended the University of Montana School of Law in Missoula. While attending law school, Christian interned with Justice Goff of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Federal Defenders of Montana. It was both of these experiences that inspired Christian’s passion for criminal defense. Upon receiving his J.D., he moved to Wilmington and began...
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Holly Stephens
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
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Gene Brentley Tanner
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Military
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