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Sarah Gerow
Durham, NC Family Law Attorney
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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
Durham, NC Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
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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
Durham, NC Family Law Attorney
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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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Sharon Thompson
Durham, NC Family Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
In 2012, Sharon Thompson became Of Counsel to NicholsonPham. She has been in private practice since 1976 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of family law, including all aspects of adoption and family formation through assisted reproduction and surrogacy; estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate administration; and LGBT legal issues. In 2010, Sharon became the first female attorney in North Carolina to be accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. A significant portion of Sharon’s practice has been devoted to providing advice and services to LGBT...
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Kathy Williams Richardson
Durham, NC Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
I help people who are facing felony and misdemeanor criminal and traffic charges and driver’s license revocations. I also represent people on a wide array of family law issues such as Separation and Divorce, Child Custody and Support, and Alimony and Equitable Distribution, and I assist landlords and tenants with residential and commercial leasing disputes. I have been a criminal defense attorney since the beginning of my career. I worked as an Assistant Public Defender in both Gaston and Durham Counties, before I decided to move to private practice and left the Public Defender’s office to...
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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
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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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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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Robert Dean Craig
Graham, NC Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Divorce
Samford University
I have practiced law for 29 years and have over that time handled thousands of cases in court. My practice focus is Family Law cases involving child custody, grandparent and third-party custody, divorce, alimony and property distribution.
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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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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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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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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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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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Ashley T Banks
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family
Campbell Law School
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Anna Farmer
Carrboro, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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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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Dana Bellingrath
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Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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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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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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David Hinson
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
8341-101 Bandford Way
Raleigh, NC 27615
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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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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Mr. Ron Cooley
Hillsborough, NC Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(919) 245-1300
2203 Rhonda Road
www.cooleylaw.com
Hillsborough, NC 27278-7087
Family, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
With an engineering degree and MBA, I started my career as an in-house consultant in the aerospace industry. After a few years I transitioned to engineering and consulting positions in other industries. Eventually I returned to college for a law degree and have been a courtroom lawyer for more than 20 years.
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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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Sydney Jeanene Batch
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 19 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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Gene Brentley Tanner
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Military
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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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Holly Stephens
Raleigh, NC Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
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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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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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Daniel Bullard
Burlington, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
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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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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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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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Kathryn Heilman Schiller
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
(919) 789-4677
Professional Park at Pleasant Valley
5540 Munford Road, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27612
Family, Business and Divorce
Kathryn Schiller's practice is devoted to family law in Wake County. Kathryn provides legal counsel in the following areas of family law:
Absolute Divorce
Alimony
Appeals
Child Custody
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Mediation
Name Changes
Post Separation Support
PreMarital Agreements
Property Division
Separation Agreements
Torts: Alienation of Affections / Criminal Conversation
Kathryn provides cost-effective legal representation. Her focus is resolution, rather...
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Melissa Johnson Essick
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney with 20 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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Emmanuel Mijangos
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Campbell Law School
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Nicholas Saparilas
Raleigh, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
