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Yes, it’s accurate to say that Katelyn Bailey Hodgins works at Triangle Smart Divorce as an attorney. Yes, she graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA in History and Criminal Justice. Yes, she graduated from Campbell Law School with honors in 2017. Yes, she’s been practicing family law since she graduated and passed the bar exam. And yes, she was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023 and 2024.. None of that fully conveys how fortunate Triangle Smart Divorce – and consequently our clients – are to have her on our TSD Team. It’s akin to describing Shohei Ohtani as a “good baseball player in Japan.” In other words, you have to see and work with Katelyn to truly appreciate our excitement.. Here’s the thing—she’s passionate. Okay, a lot of lawyer bios say that, and many might consider it a cliché, but sometimes clichés are accurate.. Katelyn is genuinely passionate about family law. She’s a child of divorce, and by the time she was in college and had her sights set on law school, she knew with absolute certainty she would be a family law attorney. Not ‘go to law school and take family law classes,’ but ‘go to law school to become a family law attorney.’. Two days into an internship at a family law firm cemented her future. One of the many intriguing aspects of family law is its intersection with various other legal fields, a fact that shaped the rest of Katelyn’s law school education.. She also served as a member of the Campbell Law Observer, where she was the Ethics Editor Emeritus. Additionally, she was a member of Campbell’s Restorative Justice Clinic. The program’s description fits Katelyn exceptionally well: “to develop attorneys who possess moral conviction, social compassion, professional competence, and a view of using the practice of law as a calling to serve others.” Perfect.. According to Katelyn, there are ‘only’ six things anyone needs to know about her: she loves to joke with people, Taylor Swift, her dog Huck, Harry Potter, the Jonas Brothers, and romance novels, in no particular order.. She adds that her husband is also ‘on the list somewhere’ along with—and this is a mystery to us—being a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Really, there is no explanation, nor does anything we wrote before this in any way explain how this fantastic lawyer is part of a fanbase famous for booing Santa Claus.. We are proud to have Katelyn as a part of our Triangle Smart Divorce Team and know our clients will continue to benefit from her dedication and expertise for a long time!

William G. Pagán is a multi award-winning patent attorney, a member of the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame, and a named inventor on over 130 patent applications; an achievement that earned him the title of Master Inventor during his nearly 15 years at IBM in various software/hardware engineering and intellectual property roles. Nationally-recognized as a Hispanic Luminary in the STEM disciplines at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference, he has significant technical expertise in software, computers, telecommunications, consumer electronics, systems management, & related fields. In addition to his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, he graduated Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) from NCCU Law as their Evening Program valedictorian.. Will practices law at Coats & Bennett, PLLC, where he uses his engineering background to represent inventors, developers, and content creators in obtaining, enforcing, and monetizing patent, copyright, and trademark rights. He also helps technology companies understand and navigate the intellectual property rights of others, among other things. His experience as a private patent attorney, corporate patent engineer, and hardware/software developer gives him significant insight into the legal, business, and technical sides to patent development, enforcement, valuation, licensing, and transfer objectives.. Will's practice has historically had a substantial technical focus grounded in software, computing devices, and telecommunications, which reflect his professional engineering experience.  While at IBM, Mr. Pagán was mostly entrenched in IBM's server development business, leading teams across companies and geographies in the development of software to interface with the embedded software and micro-controllers in IBM's Intel x86/64 and Power PC-based server architectures, whether in rack, tower, chassis, blade, or cloud configurations.  His leadership work on IBM’s Intel-based Thurley platforms in particular won him an Outstanding Technical Achievement Award.. Will's leadership throughout his storied legal and engineering careers has also been marked by committed volunteer service and mentorship.  One way in which Will serves his community is as the NC Wing Legal Officer of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), United States Air Force Auxilliary, in which he holds the grade of Captain.  CAP is congressionally chartered to provide emergency services (e.g., air/ground search and rescue, disaster relief), aerospace education, and youth programs to the public.  The NC Wing Legal Officer is an attorney pro bono volunteer that is a member of the NC Wing Commander's staff and supervises a team of Assistant Legal Officers (who are also attorneys) throughout the state of NC. He advises on legal implications of CAP programs and activities, which may include issues pertaining to, e.g., interpretation of laws and regulations; contracts and agreements; insurance; real estate; taxation; investigations; corporate records and organizations; and relations with local agencies.. Will is admitted to practice law in North Carolina, as well as before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  He is a life member of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers and the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals.

Whether you are forming a business in Wake County or transferring ownership of a company to a partner, or entereing into a new contract relating to your business, you can find the legal assistance you need at Coleman Legal, PLLC. Our Raleigh area business attorney has more than three decades’ experience, equipping her to handle any aspect of business law. This includes anything from disputing a contract to defending or filing a lawsuit, from choosing an exit strategy to obtaining a license to create a business. Not only does our lawyer bring extensive experience to the table, but she is certified as an E-Discovery specialist, a testament to her exceptional data recovery skills and proficiency in electronic data managment. Our firm offers in-person counsel and online services for a reasonable fee. You can schedule your complimentary consultation today!

Whenever someone asks me where I am from, I respond that I grew up in southeastern North Carolina on dirt road. Folks from the nearby town, Whiteville, which isn’t much bigger, used to say they had to pipe the sunshine into where I lived.. By growing up in a small rural township with economic hardships, I learned so many lessons about the power of community working together to lift one another up—particularly in times of need. In my professional experience, I find that people often seek out a lawyer when they are experiencing some form of suffering and searching for a solution. I believe compassion is the necessary foundation an attorney needs in order to become part of the solution. The power of compassion is a guiding principle in my life and has led me to my professional journey today.. After attending Wake Forest University and earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I decided to attend law school after shadowing my uncle in his law firm for several summers. He had a thriving Social Security Disability practice which I admired and felt comfortable working in that area of the law. Although I had originally intended to work as a District Attorney, I discovered that was not my path. Instead, I accepted the challenge of leading a growing firm’s Social Security Disability practice where I remained at the helm for over 17 years. I feel privileged to have been able to help so many people navigate a very complex appeal process and secure the benefits they had earned.. Now, I am answering a call to continue helping people navigate other difficult and complex areas of the law known as Elder Law. I believe my knowledge, skills, values, and experiences will enable me to help seniors and their families find solutions for some of the most difficult times of life.. When not working, I enjoy exploring our beautiful state and taking photographs of nature and family. I also enjoy singing with my church choir, playing my trumpet and hanging out with my daughter, Ella, and our dog, Tilly.

When William (Bill) Peaslee opened his office nearly 20 years ago, he wanted an office where clients could feel comfortable returning with any legal concern. Our areas of practice include, but are not limited to:. Most people have gone all their lives without having to hire an attorney. Visiting an attorney for the first time can be an anxious experience. We treat our clients the way we would expect to be treated; we provide frank, honest assessments of our clients’ problems and explain to them the options they may have for resolution. By establishing a level of trust, our clients know unequivocally that their attorney is on their side.. We invite you to visit us for a consultation so that we may know how we can better serve you.

When L. Brook Stuntebeck (Brook) graduated from Georgia State Law School she did what many new lawyers do – she joined a huge firm. The kind that throws tons of cases from tons of different areas of the law at young associates on the theory that they are equally indefatigable and replaceable.. Brook thrived in her ‘corporate law’ environment while concentrating mostly on civil matters where she had virtually no contact with clients. She started helping out a senior partner on a few family law cases and found she liked it – and she loved working with clients and families.. When it became apparent that ‘big law’ wasn’t for her (this occurred almost simultaneously with her moving to Texas) she asked the family law partner she had worked with for a recommendation.. “Yes! Of course!” He agreed . . . before adding this, “But only if you go into family law full time. You’re a natural, you’re great at it, you love clients and they love you, be a family lawyer.”. Brook agreed, got the recommendation, found a terrific family law firm in Texas and in short order was recognized as a Texas Rising Star/Best Lawyer. More importantly – much more importantly – Brook embraced family law, embraced negotiation and strategy and mediation.. Now Brook is bringing her passion for family law to Triangle Smart Divorce along with her client philosophy: “Tell me your ultimate goals and we’ll figure out how to get you there in the best possible way. We’ll get you to closure.”. We at Triangle Smart Divorce are thrilled to have her – which says a lot about Brook as she is an intense Georgia Bulldog fan and was hired by an office filled with equally intense Clemson, UNC, NC State, and Penn State fans.. In fact, Brook’s hiring may be the first (and probably only) time fans of these teams have ever agreed on anything.. Brook is settling into Chapel Hill with her husband, Vince, two children and a three month old Labrador, Finn. No word on whether Finn already has a Georgia sweater.

When I play the gratitude game with my kids, I always list my educational opportunities near the top. Early in life, I learned that often, good things come from difficult experiences. College was like that. I was able to attend The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill because of a scholarship from the N. C. Veteran's Administration. This opportunity would not have been possible except for my father's lifelong disability from service in the U. S. Army Air Corps. I've always been a person serious about life. As an undergraduate studying psychology and religious studies, I enjoyed exploring some of the big, unanswered questions from my childhood: Is there a purpose and meaning to life? If so, how do we find it? Does suffering pay off? What happens after we die? After receiving my B. A. in psychology from UNC, I obtained a Master of Social Work from the  Southern Baptist Theological Seminar in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating, I practiced clinical social work for five years before entering law school at Campbell University. I enjoyed practicing law in Wake County before my thirteen-year career as a court manager in state government. Most recently at the N. C. Administrative Office of the Courts, I worked as the Senior Manager of Court Programs where I supported court programs across the state: family courts, custody mediation, drug courts, domestic violence, and alternative dispute resolution. Like all of us, the formal hats I wear (social worker, lawyer, court administrator) and informal hats (wife, mother, divorceé, sister, friend, daughter) are integrated into all that I do. One reason I decided to return to the practice of family and elder law at this point in my life is so that I can wear the various hats I've collected over the years to help families grow and evolve through some of the tough transitions in life.

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We usually start our firm bios with a little tidbit about the member and move on from there building a narrative.. We’re breaking the mold with Julianne B. Rothert.. We have to start with this: Julianne loves family law – she is completely, utterly, dedicated to every aspect of it and has been since law school.. What does it mean when Julianne loves something? This . . .. Julianne went to Clemson. She loves everything Clemson, especially the football team. How much? Enough to be in labor the night before a Clemson game (note: It was not a playoff game, or even against the top 25, just the regular, old ‘Saturday Clemson beat down of an almost defenseless opponent’ game) and still go to the game. Which she sat all the way through. We think she also probably sat through Dabo’s news conference as well but she won’t confirm or deny that.. Only then did she go to the hospital and give birth. She gives some, grudgingly, credit to her daughter for waiting so patiently.. That then is what Julianne brings to family law.. Here’s what you don’t get – Julianne will never “tell you what you want to hear. I’m not the person to come to if you want to be told only what you want to hear, I’m the person to come to if you want to get it straight. Ask me anything. I’m here for you.”. That's out of the way; here’s the rest.. Julianne started out as an accounting major at, well, you know where. After graduation she went straight to Campbell University School of Law where she not only excelled, she found her love of family law.. Julianne was certified as a specialist in family law by the North Carolina State Bar in 2008. In 2011 she was certified as a family financial mediator as well. She frequently serves as a mediator in family law cases, by now you should know how she feels about that. She’s also a Parenting Coordinator, which as you may know, takes the patience of Job and the wisdom of Solomon.

Vince Walton received  Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Attorney Walton received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill, where he served as the Vice President of the Broun National Trial Team. His background is in Criminal and Civil law.

Twenty years in the making, Corrie Seagroves finally joined the Triangle Smart Divorce Team after a wide-ranging, somewhat eclectic career as an attorney from the Balkans to the Triangle (and a few places in between).. Corrie’s travels started at UNC, where she graduated with Highest Honors and a degree in Political Science and Government. She continued to Vanderbilt University Law, where she achieved the Order of the Coif. Then, she went to Upstate New York at Ft. Drum (home of the famed 10th Mountain Division), where she started a career as an Army JAG officer. Next up was Bosnia-Herzegovina during the United Nations intervention, where she served as a Senior Defense Counsel. Then, to Fort Gordon in Georgia, where she not only litigated complex military cases throughout the Southeast but also trained and supervised other attorneys and paralegals.. After all that, Corrie returned to the Triangle and dove into what can only be described as a tour of some of the most complex and demanding areas of the law, from medical malpractice to civil litigation and criminal complaints. It was demanding, tough work that exposed her to a wide range of legal issues and techniques while honing her long-term career goals.. Those became clear after Corrie was named the Lead Litigation Attorney of a large family law firm, taking responsibility for all litigation and litigating attorneys. That kind of intense, everyday exposure to litigation led her to two unshakable conclusions: she loves going to court and she enjoys working directly with clients.. “There is something unique about family law,” Corrie says, “where clients come to you in real difficulty, and you get to work with and help them through the worst of times and see it all work out in real time. I don’t think there’s another area of the law so challenging and so rewarding at once.”. Corrie knew Triangle Smart Divorce’s founder, Jenny Bradley, for twenty years, before TSD was even a distant twinkle in Jenny’s eyes. But somehow, they knew they would always work together. Both are thrilled it’s finally happening – for reasons beyond the obvious.. Corrie because she is excited to work with our Team. Jenny because Corrie brings a deep knowledge of executive compensation packages, deferred compensation, and closely held business valuations to our firm.. The fact that Corrie bleeds Carolina Blue and helps even out allegiances in an office that has been slowly tilting towards the Wolfpack had, we are told, “nothing to do with anything.”. When Corrie is not helping our clients, she lives on a 14-acre farm with her husband where she gardens and helps manage her – and she cannot stress this enough – small vineyard. She and her husband travel and fly fish – two activities that are not mutually exclusive. Aside from cheering for the Tar Heels and Hurricanes, she is also a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan.

T. Miles Williams is the founder of Williams Family Law and managing partner. Mr. Williams has been certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Family Law. To be certified as a specialist in the practice of family law, a lawyer must: (1) be an active member in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar for at least five years; (2) devote at least 25% of his or her practice to family law during the past five years; (3) attend continuing legal education seminars dealing with family law related issues; (4) be favorably evaluated by other lawyers and judges; and (5) pass a written examination testing his or her knowledge in the field of family law. Miles is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section and a member of the Wake Collaborative Family Law Group. Miles also serves on the Wake Family Court Improvements Committee (WFCIC) which is a group of attorneys from Wake County that were selected to assist the Wake County Family Court and Judges in drafting the current local family court rules of Wake County. He is an experienced and aggressive attorney that will work toward a solution that will benefit you and your family situation whether through the drafting of a separation agreement, the collaborative law process, or litigation. Miles’ practice is not limited by geography, however most of his time is spent in Wake, Johnston and surrounding counties. Miles is originally from North Carolina and currently lives in Raleigh. He is a huge supporter of UNC Athletics. Miles is an active individual and spends a lot of time running and participating in CrossFit classes. If you are currently involved in divorce or foresee one, it is important that you know the laws that are there to protect your rights and your children. Please contact our office today for legal help in your separation, divorce, or child custody matters. Williams Family Law will use proven legal strategies, strong evidence and aggressive negotiating to ensure that you present the strongest case. We can be reached at.

Steven is an Air Force Veteran and experienced Estate Planning Lawyer. Steven is licensed in North Carolina and California. Over the last decade, Steven has primarily practiced in the areas of estate planning and tax planning. In 2013, Steven obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School, graduating with the Latin honors of cum laude for being in the top ten percent of his class. Steven is a Certified Tax Coach through the American Institute for Certified Tax Planners. In 2021, Steven obtained his Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation from Loyola Law School, graduating with honors.

Stephen Glass is consistently recognized by the nation’s top lawyer peer-review rating service as a “Premier Lawyer” – the highest rating in professional ability and in ethical standards. For over 20 years, Steve has been featured as a Top Rated Lawyer in Business Law by The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel publications. He was also selected by a national panel of attorneys and judges to be a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Since 2016, Steve was named as one of the to the top one percent of lawyers nationally.

Sasha's practice is limited solely to family law issues, including, child custody, child support, spousal support, postseparation support, alimony, property distribution, equitable distribution, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, paternity, legitimation, domestic violence and absolute divorce.. Prior to her legal career, Sasha worked as a Child Protective Services Social Worker in Lincoln County, North Carolina.  From this experience, Sasha recognized her desire to advocate for families and children.. After graduating with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law, Sasha joined Ward Family Law Group and focused her practice solely on family law issues.

Ryan is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.  Recognizing that his clients are at a turning point in their lives, Ryan aims to build relationships of trust based on openness, accessibility, and detailed knowledge of the situation.  Ryan enjoys helping his clients create a new future in the midst of challenging life transitions as he provides counsel and support during one of most difficult times in their lives.. Ryan is married and the proud father of three beautiful daughters. During his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his beloved Tarheels.

Riya Bhatt is a dedicated attorney with a strong background in family law and litigation. Graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in political science, concentrating in law and justice, she also minored in Spanish. During her time at NC State, Riya broadened her perspective by studying abroad at Oxford University in the UK.. After graduation, Riya gained valuable experience working as a litigation paralegal at a family law firm, where her passion for advocacy grew. This led to her pursuit of a Juris Doctor from Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. While at Campbell, Riya enhanced her litigation skills by studying abroad and participating in a prestigious trial advocacy program in St. Andrews, Scotland. She was also an active member of the Mock Trial Team and Moot Court Team, honing her courtroom skills. She was presented with the best advocate award at the Kilpatrick Mock Trial Competition and was a semi-finalist at the Martin Luther King Civil Rights Mock Trial Competition and the America Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition.. During law school, Riya participated in the Gailor Family Law Litigation Clinic, where she represented clients in domestic matters and was awarded for her exemplary work and dedication to her clients.. Riya is interested in using her diverse background to fiercely advocate for clients, both in and out of the courtroom. She strongly believes that communication is the key and understands the value of being honest with clients, keeping them informed through every step of the legal process.. Outside of the office, Riya enjoys spending quality time with her family and dogs, reading, traveling, attending hot yoga sessions, and supporting the NC State Wolfpack and Carolina Hurricanes.

Rachel is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and has limited her practice to family law in Wake County since 2004. She is also a Certified Family Financial Mediator. Prior to opening Campbell Family Law in 2014, she practiced with Ward & Campbell, P.C. in Cary. She is experienced in representing clients in all aspects of divorce, including complex property division, alimony, child custody, child support, and domestic violence.Rachel is a native of Cary and is involved in the Apex and Cary communities. She is an active member of the Apex Rotary Club, in which capacity she volunteers at various community events. She served as President of the club for the 2014-2015 Rotary year. As an alumna of Salem Academy, Rachel also served for six years on the Board of Visitors of Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Apex Chamber of Commerce and as chair of the Governmental Affairs committee for the Apex Chamber. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cary, where she serves on various committees and often teaches Vacation Bible School.In addition to her community involvement, Rachel is engaged in the legal profession outside of her daily practice. She has served as chair of the Membership Committee for the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Council. Rachel has also served as a volunteer attorney coach and judge for the Wade Edwards Mock Trial Competition for high school students and as a judge for the American Bar Association's Client Counseling Competition for law students.Rachel earned her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and her law degree from Mercer University School of Law and holds professional memberships in the Wake County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Practice, Licensing, and Professional Associations•    Private law practice, with a concentration in civil litigation, January 2004 to Present.•    Licensed to practice in North Carolina; Indiana; the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina; the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; and the U.S. Supreme Court.•    Current member of the North Carolina Bar Association, including the Litigation Section and Young Lawyers Divisions, and the Forsyth County Bar Association, including the Young Lawyers Division.•    Former member of the Indiana Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association, and the Sports Lawyers Association.Trial Experience•    Current practice focuses on commercial collections, construction and lien law, insurance defense of the amusement industry, trucking, and personal injury.•       Have conducted jury and bench trials on insurance cases, including subrogation and defense cases.  Have conducted bench trials for collection matters, probate claims hearings, and a landlord-tenant case.  Have handled litigation in all stages of the proceedings, from pre-suit demand letters and resolution, to discovery and motion practice, to post-judgment collection activities.•    Have handled appellate matters in Indiana, North Carolina, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Paul Yokabitus is an experienced Estate Planning Attorney with NC Planning's Estate Planning Practice Group. Paul can assist you, at any stage of your life, in creating a meaningful and effective Estate Plan that will help protect your family and your assets, including foundational will- and trust-based plans, asset protection plans, and special needs planning.

Our number one goal at Grey Dog is to provide leadership and companionship to our clients in navigating major life transitions rooted in Family and Estate Planning law. Grey Dog was created by seasoned attorneys with the desire to focus on providing direct, one on one guidance in particularly specific areas of law that require a personal approach.. Grey Dog is ready to be hands-on, loyal, and a constant comfort through the emotional and procedural complexities that accompany Estate Planning and Family Law.  At Grey Dog Law Family is Everything

Ms. Hernandez has been a wage and hour practitioner for nearly 20 years, first as a government official for the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and then as an attorney. She has a breadth of experience in complex civil litigation matters, and she has served as counsel in large wage and hour class actions involving thousands of employees. She is a tenacious and passionate litigator who works tirelessly for her clients. Before launching her own law practice, she worked for a mid-size firm in Raleigh, NC where she built a wage and hour practice from the ground up.. In 1997, Ms. Hernandez started her wage and hour career as a government official with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division in Los Angeles, CA. She initiated field investigations of industrial, agricultural, and other business establishments to obtain compliance with federal labor and immigration laws; enforced immigration programs under the amended H-1(B) program of INA and employment eligibility; enforced federal labor laws regarding minimum or prevailing wage rates, overtime pay, family medical leave, wage garnishment, migrant safety and health protection, government contracts and similar matters related to employment and hours worked.  She worked closely with employers to ensure their understanding of the requirements of the law and advised them on how to reach and maintain compliance.. Currently, Ms. Hernandez’s practice is focused on representing individual plaintiffs and plaintiffs in complex collective and class action litigation for alleged violations of the FLSA, NCWHA, and any other state’s wage and hour laws. Additionally, Ms. Hernandez has been interviewed for and appeared on television, radio, and in print media discussing relevant wage and hour issues affecting employees in various industries subject to the FLSA and the NCWHA.

Mr. Leonard is a registered patent attorney at Coats and Bennett. His
work there encompasses all areas of intellectual property, with a
primary focus on patent preparation and prosecution. He has prepared and
prosecuted patents related to digital systems design,
telecommunications, computer and network architectures, integrated
circuits, and software development. Mr. Leonard is admitted to the
practice of law in North Carolina, before the U.S. District Court for
the Eastern District of North Carolina, and before the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.

Lisa brings a wealth of Family Law experience to Triangle Smart Divorce. She began her law career in 1989 and has focused almost exclusively on the many complexities and intricacies of Family Law as a member of the New Jersey, North Carolina, and the United States Supreme Court Bars.. Lisa is tenacious. Her tenacity is well earned. After she graduated, cum laude, from Lafayette College, she attended Cornell Law School where – she will happily confirm this – she trudged to classes uphill both ways through knee-deep snow. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has ever visited Ithaca, New York.. We could write about Lisa’s experience with every aspect of Family Law from divorce to child custody to property division to support and alimony to paternity suits and prenuptial agreements. And, we could write about her philosophy – one, of course, deeply shared by Triangle Smart Divorce – that court is the last resort. Though she has extensive litigation experience. We could write about her tireless efforts as a Parenting Coordinator.. Instead, we’re just going to point to her fervent belief that the best film of the last twenty years is Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Somehow, that says it all.. When not imparting more wisdom to Jenny, Lisa is guiding her two children in their young adulthood. Luke is at VMI on a lacrosse scholarship, and his sister, Kylie is starting her Masters Program at UNC. Lisa and her husband, Dave, also have two indifferent cats and a black lab called Thor, short for Thurgood.. Two more things: Lisa is a teammate of Jenny’s on the Bad News Barristers, the seven-time champions of the Wake County Bar Softball League. They were also teammates on a local softball team, The Gimps, until Jenny decided she was too gimpy to play in two leagues. If she couldn’t be an attorney, Lisa’s dream – and this may say as much about her as her favorite movie – would be to be a singer, despite the fact she absolutely cannot carry a tune. A fact that would not stop her for a minute.

Lindsey Granados is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina, handling all criminal and traffic matters, misdemeanor, felonies and providing zealous advocacy for her clients at every stage of the representation.