Firm: Waple & Houk, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
In representing her client’s interests, Lindsey’s goal is advocacy rooted in practicality. While the perfect scenario allows resolution of family conflicts outside of the courtroom, this is not always attainable. Lindsey works on a personal level with her clients to understand their specific needs, to provide alternatives to litigation, but also to provide an affirmative defense of her client’s interests, including preparation and execution of a comprehensive litigation strategy, where conflict resolution requires judicial intervention.
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Firm: Wagner Law Firm, P.C.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Triangle Smart Divorce
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Triangle Smart Divorce
Practice Areas: Family
Liana Orta had a decision to make when she graduated from Florida International University – pursue an MBA or go to law school. On paper, it looked like an easy choice: she majored in Finance and International Business. She spent part of her junior year furthering these studies in Sorrento, Italy. She seemed destined to get the MBA and then jump on the first flight back to Europe. But the MBA never really had a chance – Liana needed a profession where she helped people, not corporations. She went to the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law instead.. When Liana graduated from law school, she went to one of the few ‘fresh out of law school’ jobs that offered an immediate and impactful chance to help people – she became an Assistant Public Defender in Florida working with juveniles.. Her experiences with court, children, families in crisis, interviewing, negotiating, and so much more are invaluable. She had more client contact in a week than most attorneys have in a month.. In short, Liana acquired the temperament, empathy, knowledge, and negotiating skills that are as hard to come by as they are invaluable in family law. She was a perfect fit for the Triangle Smart Divorce team . . . except she was 500 miles away in Jacksonville, Florida.. We seemed certain to never meet but, thankfully, insects intervened. Specifically, Euschistus servus, the brown stink bug.. Liana’s husband, Kevin, came to NC State to pursue his PhD in Entomology, studying the brown stink bug and its effects on corn and soybean crops. Liana came to North Carolina determined to put her experience to use in a field she is passionate about: family law.. As a child of divorce, Liana is dedicated to doing all that she can for her clients and their children to achieve the best possible outcome as quickly and painlessly as possible while avoiding the pitfalls and uncertainties of the courtroom.. Liana was looking for a firm that reflected her values at precisely the same time Triangle Smart Divorce was searching for a new associate. The timing was perfect.. Liana lives in Apex with Kevin, their two miniature dachshunds, Oggie & Callie, and not a single Euschistus servus. The four of them spend time exploring our Greenways and their new home.
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Firm: Soni Brendle, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
I am a licensed North Carolina family law attorney practicing with Soni Brendle, PLLC. I handle issues related to divorce and separation such as child custody, child support, absolute divorce, spousal support, equitable distribution, family law litigation, separation agreements and domestic violence. I also handle the drafting of premarital agreements and some adoptions. I practice primarily in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina but have experience litigating in other North Carolina counties, particularly Wake County. I value and respect my clients and I aim to provide the highest level of professional service to each and every client. I take a straightforward approach to handling family law issues. I do my best to ensure each client understands their rights and obligations under the laws of North Carolina and that they informed and prepared for each step of the family law process. I enjoy working with people and helping them navigate the difficult and emotional path through the divorce process.. I am originally from Charlotte, North Carolina where I attended Myers Park High School. After I graduated, I accepted a Division 1 swimming scholarship to Davidson College where I studied English Literature. I graduated from Davidson in 2013 and began my legal studies at Campbell Law School in Raleigh, North Carolina. While at Campbell, I discovered my passion for family law and helping people. I interned in both the District and Supreme Courts as well as in private practice with family law firms. I was also a member of the Campbell Law Review and served as the Symposium editor my 3L year.. I have more than seven (7) years of exclusive family law experience. I have been recognized by North Carolina Legal Elite and Superlawyers for my legal practice.. Outside of work, I am mommy to my young daughter and I enjoy spending time with her, my husband, and our pet cat, Fifi. I also enjoy working out and exploring new places in North Carolina and beyond.
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Firm: Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Altamura
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Ward Family Law Group
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler L.L.P.
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 336-884-4444
Firm: Lucy R. McCarl
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: (828) 754-2299
Firm: Lloyd T. Kelso, Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Family
Skills and Specialty:. 1989 - present: Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in North Carolina Family Law;. 2001: Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate;. 1999: Completed course in Motor Vehicle Collision Reconstruction, Texas Engineering Extension Service, Texas A & M University.. Additional background:. I was born in Gastonia, North Carolina in 1950 to Herbert Reece Kelso (1928-2008), and Becky Hope Kelso. I was their only child. As a child, I spent a lot of time driving midget race cars and working in my dad's garage, particularly on Volkswagens. In fact, while in high school, my dad and I built a Volkswagen that we took from a junk yard. It had red metal flake paint and a sun roof. It was my pride and joy and got me back and forth to college. While in high school, I played football for four years and was selected for North Carolina Boys State. My parents encouraged me to go to college, so in 1969 I entered Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina. After obtaining a degree in history, I attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and obtained a law degree in 1975. I returned to Gastonia, North Carolina to practice law. In the early part of my career, I practiced real estate law, helping couples to purchase homes. In 1978, I opened my own office and became more of a courtroom attorney. I tried civil cases and criminal cases. In all, I have tried more than 100 jury trials in my career. Although I had always attended church, in 2000 I became involved in a Disciple Bible Study Class at River Hills Community Church. During my second year in the Bible study, I answered God's call to enter seminary in 2003. At first, I felt I would become a pastor, but later, it became apparent to me that God had another plan for me. So, after graduating from seminary in 2006 with masters degrees in divinity and Christian counseling, I returned to the practice of law. I joined the Christian Legal Society, and since returning to law practice, I have tried to conduct my practice as a ministry to the people that we serve. In June 2009, I founded the Christian Family Law Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization of attorneys and legal service providers who make the decision to view their family law practices as a ministry. See, . Our goal is to equip family law attorneys to view their family law practices as a ministry.
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Firm: Plg Law, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: The Phair Firm
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 919-718-0078
Firm: Dasher Law, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
I was born and raised in Tega Cay, South Carolina and chose to return to this area upon my graduation from law school in order to help the people I have known since childhood. I chose to practice family law because I knew I wanted to help families in conflict. After I became a mother, I began to understand even more acutely the difficult decisions and the heartache that so many of my clients face on a daily basis. This newfound understanding motivated me to expand my practice into South Carolina, after several years of practicing exclusively in North Carolina, in order to extend help to more individuals and their families.. After I began litigating cases, I quickly realized that the best way to resolve conflict was not by creating more conflict. I joined the Mecklenburg County Collaborative Law Practice Group because I believe that resolving conflict collaboratively or through mediation is the best thing two people who are struggling through the pain and heartache of a divorce can do for themselves and for their children. My goal in every case is to help my clients resolve their problems amicably and to do everything in my power to protect their children from exposure to the court system and the inevitable high conflict present in adversarial cases.. I recognize that there are certainly times when utilizing the court system is unavoidable and indispensable. My job is to work with you to determine which approach is best for your case and, more importantly, which approach leaves you and your dignity intact at the end of the process. I will do everything in my power to ensure that you understand your options and have every resource made available to you.. I am licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in my home state of South Carolina, and I divide my practice evenly between the two states on a daily basis. I am committed to listening to you, working to understand your priorities and concerns, and helping to guide you through this process. Let me help you take the first step toward resolution.
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Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Leigh Rodenbough
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: (336) 427-0246
Firm: Lee F. Taylor Law, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: A. Lee Cash, Jr.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Fisher Law Group, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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