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Brian King is the owner and managing attorney of King Law Offices PLLC. He has been practicing law for more than twenty years and is a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina. He has grown King Law from a small one-town firm to twenty locations across North and South Carolina. Brian was recently featured by Clio as an owner of a mid-sized law firm in their national campaign.. Brian is a member of the North Carolina and South Carolina bars and maintains active cases in both states.. Brian has extensive trial litigation in several areas and is a licensed North Carolina Family Law Specialist. He has previously served as the attorney for the Rutherford County Department of Social Services and has served as the interim attorney for the McDowell County Department of Social Services. He is a former member of the executive board of the North Carolina Child Support Council. He has served as District Bar President for District 29A.. Brian has several reported cases in the North Carolina Court of Appeals, including one featured in the book, "Critical Family Law Cases" published by the North Carolina Bar Association. He is a member of this association and an annual participant in their annual Family Section meetings. He is a frequent speaker in Legal Education classes and the local area chamber of commerce meetings.. Brian has been a speaker at Clio Cloud Conference, and has spoken at national events, like "Using Clio at Mid-sized Law Firms".. Brian enjoys every minute of life as a doting father; as a parent, his role as a Family Lawyer has taken on new and special meaning. In addition to maintaining a busy private practice, he serves on several local boards, fighting abuse and neglect in the community. Brian spent several years as adjunct faculty at Isothermal Community College, teaching Business Law.

“I enjoy Family Law because my practice revolves around working with the family unit. I want my clients to believe the result we achieved was within their expectations, was accomplished with as little turmoil and stress as possible, and throughout the process my client felt they had the support and compassion of our office and staff.”. Carolyn Peacock is an experienced and dedicated Family Law attorney who has practiced law for over 20 years. Carolyn became a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law in 2008. Board Certified Specialists must satisfy rigorous requirements including passing a 6 hour exam, continuing education, peer review, and the allocation of 25% or more of their practice to their speciality.. Carolyn truly stands apart amongst specialists because her practice is 100% devoted to Family Law.

Boyd Sturges has practiced law since 1995. He has been involved in several high profile cases including representing a state Judge in a federal corruption case. He was named a special prosecutor in the Duke Lacross case to prosecute former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong. He has tried many criminal, civil, and domestic cases both to juries as well as judges. He also represents the Franklin County Board of Education and Louisburg College. He was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2009. He is currently a town councilman for the town of Louisburg. Boyd is also on the Board of Directors for the Tar River Land Conservancy and a Trustee for Louisburg College.

Professional: Associate Attorney at Buzzard Law Firm who specializes in Family and Domestic Law.  I am actively taking on clients with claims for divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distirbution and personal injury.  Our firm also specializes in medical malpractice, civil litigation and criminal defense.  We can handle all business matters including corporate filings, contract review and contract disputes.  If you want a firm with decades of experience, integrity, and proven results, give us a call!. Personal:  I am a Georgia Peach who moved to North Carolina during my teenage years.  Over time I grew a love for North Carolina and now call it home.  I am a wife and a mother to an amazing little boy.  Enjoying everything outdoors, you can usually find me on the beach, fishing at the river or playing in the backyard with my little one.  Though family is my number one priority, I love my job and find pleasure in helping my clients to the best of my ability.

Sarah H. Gerow understands that family law requires both legal knowledge and emotional support. From an early age, she was drawn to advocacy, a passion that deepened while working with children with disabilities during college. Inspired to help families navigate difficult situations, she attended the University of North Carolina School of Law, focusing on education and family law.Her career led her to Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law, where she represents clients in military divorces, spousal support, child custody, child support, and domestic violence cases. She also advises attorneys nationwide on military retirement benefits. Sarah’s approach combines legal strategy with genuine care, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported.When she’s not practicing law, Sarah enjoys time with her husband, a North Carolina Army National Guard member, and their two rescue dogs, Sonny and Boston. She also loves horseback riding and reading.

Amanda C. Knight focuses her practice on family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, domestic violence, and equitable distribution. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, an achievement held by fewer than 2% of attorneys in the state. Her work has earned recognition from organizations such as Super Lawyers and Avvo.Amanda earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law and is dedicated to helping clients navigate emotionally challenging legal matters. She believes in providing support and reassurance while working toward favorable resolutions. Before joining Ellis Family Law, she interned at Legal Aid of North Carolina, where she assisted clients in need.When not practicing law, Amanda enjoys yoga, kayaking, and spending time with family. She is also a member of the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, an organization focused on community engagement and advocacy.

Robert Gilligan was raised in Waynesville, NC, and earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 2009.  Robert attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI, where he was highly involved in the University’s law student groups, being the Dean of the Delta Theta Phi chapter, Treasurer of the Environmental Law Society, and President of the Law Student Veteran’s Organization. Robert interned with the 3rd Circuit Court, Family Division, and later worked as an associate for a number of solo practitioners in the Metro-Detroit area practicing in areas of law ranging from bankruptcy to criminal defense before relocating to relocated back to Waynesville, NC.  Robert's practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and estate planning.

Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University in 2000 with a BA in Communications.  She received her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio.  Sarah was licensed in the state of North Carolina to practice law in 2004.  She received her specialization in family law in 2015.

Hurman Sims received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 and 1969.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1989 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel while serving as a general court-martial judge at Camp Lejeune, N.C.  His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal.  He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1968 and the North Carolina Bar in 1988 and has been in private practice in Jacksonville, North Carolina since 1989.  He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association with section memberships in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Onslow County Bar Association and served as President in 2010.  He has been peer rated since 2012 and has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  He is also a family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.  The law office is a federally defined debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy relief.

Trevor J. Avery is a partner and leading criminal defense attorney at Welch and Avery in Jacksonville, NC. Having been born and spent much of his life in Onslow County, Mr. Avery has a wide network of professional contacts in health, academic, and construction industries that often serve as expert witnesses or valuable information resources for his legal work. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Avery also practices family law and serves as a parent and guardian Ad Litem attorney in DSS court. He has represented many clients during divorce, separation, and child custody cases. He has also been called on to resolve landlord/tenant disputes and consumer affair matters.

As a family law specialist in Onslow County, I have wide ranging experience in representing military clients and spouses while continuing to represent non-military clients as well. I have appeared extensively in the courts of Onslow County and surrounding counties. This experience gives me the opportunity to provide invaluable insight to clients involved in negotiations or in litigation regarding issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, the division of property (including military pensions) and the many other issues that can arise when spouses decide that they can no longer live together.

Ms. Sholar is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Class of 2009, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science.  She attended the Charlotte School of Law, graduating in 2012.  During law school, Ms. Sholar was a recipient of the Charlotte School of Law Merit Scholarship and the Charlotte School of Law Academic Achievement Scholarship.  She was also the Senior Executive Editor of the Charlotte Law Review.  Ms. Sholar interned with McNamara Law Firm in the summer of 2011 and began practicing with the firm after passing the bar in the summer of 2012.. Ms. Sholar’s practice is devoted to Family Law in the 4th Judicial District (the counties of Onslow, Jones, Duplin, and Sampson).  She is a member of the NC State Bar, the NC Bar Association – Family Law Section, and Onslow County Bar Association.. Ms. Sholar was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, but relocated to Jacksonville, North Carolina upon marrying her husband, a Duplin County native and hog farmer.  The Sholar’s enjoy travelling on the weekends, scuba diving with the McNamara’s, and spending time with their large families.  Ms. Sholar is also an active member of the local CrossFit gym and likes to spend her free time in the summer at the beach.