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2600 One Wachovia Center   301 South College Stree , Charlotte , North Carolina 28105

Practice Areas: Civil ,Family ,Mediation

Firm: Modern Legal

6715 Fairview Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Family

To say I have an intimate knowledge of the North Carolina family court system, unfortunately, is a statement that I share with a sorrowful heart. My childhood was ridden with the yelling, crying, and physical abuse inflicted upon my mother, my older brother, and I from an abusive father. Growing up in an environment of domestic violence skewed my perception of reality and right from wrong. As a child amidst chaos, I was use to the violence. I honestly thought mental and emotional abuse, physical violence, and financial threats was normal in a home and marriage. It was not until around the age of nine that something clicked in me. I remember the evening as if it happened yesterday. Yet another fight broke out in the living room, while I watched TV in my pink-filled bedroom. Once again, my father did not like something my mother did. She had “pushed his buttons”. This time my brother attempted to deescalate the situation, and he was hit by my father. As my mother guided my brother to the bathroom with blood running from his nose, I hopped off my bed and squirmed between them to sit on the toilet seat of the bathroom. My brother’s anger and my mother’s despair apparent, I sat and observed. I didn’t shed a tear, but I wanted to be there for my brother…he was my best friend (even if he called me “tiny terror” and claimed I was his annoying younger sister). As I watched the water being poured on his face to ensure my mother could clearly see if there was an injury, something clicked in my head. All of a sudden it occurred to me, “this isn’t right”. I learned in that instance right from wrong, and that what my father had done was wrong. I didn’t know how or when things would change, but I knew then and there that my family had to get out of this dreadful situation.. Fast forward to the age of eleven, my father once again rose his hand to my mother. The fateful scream of my mother was heard two stories above while I sat in my room. I rushed down to her aid to find my father standing over her with a cast-iron beer mug. I confronted my father with the wrong he had inflicted upon my mother, and he responded by dragging me up a few flights of stairs and throwing me into a wall. I mean I should have expected it, he was three times the size of me. Regardless, I got up and went right back into the room to my mother. As I picked her up and guided her upstairs to a sink, I turned to the phone to call the police. As was her line in the past, “stop, if you do that he will be out of jail in a day and come after us…he will cut off all the money…we will be homeless.” Abiding by my mother’s wishes and concern, I proceeded to take mother to bed, take pictures of her wounds (as my Godmother told us to do during these violent incidents), and ensure that my mother never fell asleep. Our worry…if my mother fell asleep with the gaping head wound still bleeding then she may never wake up. It was literally the longest night of my life. Somehow we got through. From that day on though, things were different. The following summer, when he raised his voice again, I made the decision: I was going to leave with or without my mother. I know my mother had tried to leave before. But her priest told her to work on things, the police said they cannot do much, and our family members and friends “did not want to be involved”. Call me a rebellious child, but I didn’t care anymore. I would rather be homeless than live amidst the abuse of my father, regardless of the three-story house, fancy sports car, and money that made the neighbors enviable. My mother, who always tried to put her children first, finally decided to face the fire. At the very next incident, my mother and I escaped to a neighbor’s house, the police were called, and my father was put in jail for the night.  The very next day, my mother developed the courage to file for a domestic violence protective order. With no funds, because my father had cut them off at this point as predicted, my mother found her attorney by calling any family law attorney in the Wake County area by using a physical phone book and heard for the voice of the attorney. Finally, when she heard a strong voice that instilled a sense of trust and understanding, my mother found Helen, her family law attorney. You think I’m kidding? I’m not. My mother found her attorney listening to her voice on the answering machine. Everything happens for a reason though. In the following five years, my mother and I were in and out of court to address everything that came about. I testified before the Judge at the age of twelve to bring light to the abuse in the home. And still to this day, my father is past due on his child support obligation. Therefore, when people ask how much experience do I have in the family courts, I can’t help but think, “oh, if you only knew”.. Now why with this history ridden with despair would I think I should become more involved by becoming a family law attorney myself? My reply is because I don’t think any child should go through what I went through. The court system should not be designed in a way to further victimize or encourage violence due to apathy based on technicalities. There is the law and there is life. Instead of ignoring my pains in the past, I want to use the knowledge gained to help others and create a ripple of change in the court system. I don’t care if you are a mother or a father, if you put your kids first then I am the attorney for you. I only wish I had as good a father as some of my clients are. And to confirm my ambition to become an attorney was my mom’s attorney Helen. Without her, my mother may still be in that abusive relationship. She was an inspiration to me, and now it is time to pay it forward.. When I left the Judge’s chambers at the age of twelve, I knew I could get use to this. I can honestly say, I spent a part of my childhood in a courtroom; therefore today, the courtroom does not scare me one bit. After graduating from Cary High School, I went to the George Washington University in Washington, DC. There I took a number of classes in psychology and conflict resolution, only to find that my passion was in international relations. Upon graduation from the university, I finally was able to pursue my ultimate goal: obtaining a law degree. I attended the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill. Not only did this fulfill my dream of supporting my favorite college basketball team as a loyal student, but I also was able to hone my skills as an orator, writer, and legal thinker.. As a family law attorney, I help my clients navigate the legal system when their family relations and the law collide. Based on your specific story, I figure out how the law applies. Although many cases can be resolved outside of the courts with the skillful use of mediation, collaborative law, or negotiations, some cases will end up before the Judge. I am here to ensure your rights are protected both outside and inside the courtroom. And if I am able, I hope to be an inspiration to you and your family as my mother’s attorney was to me.

2600 One Wachovia Center   301 South College Stree , Charlotte , North Carolina 28105

Practice Areas: Civil ,Family

Firm: The Law Office of Tia G. Hartley, PLLC

101 N Mcdowell St Ste 222 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Family

A native of Charlotte, Tia G. Hartley has practiced law in Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties for almost seventeen years. Opening her own firm in 2006, Ms. Hartley focuses on areas involving the family, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, property distribution and wills.. Ms. Hartley is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. She has frequently taught Continuing Education Seminars to other attorneys to help them meet North Carolina State Bar requirements, and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Central Piedmont Community College, where she taught law and law-related courses. She also is a frequent speaker at the Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission and at other organizations around the community.. Ms. Hartley has successfully represented both mothers and fathers in custody disputes, and has been certified by the Mecklenburg County District Court as a Parenting Coordinator to aid parties and make decisions involving high-conflict custody cases.. Ms. Hartley received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan after completing her undergraduate studies at Meredith College in Raleigh. While completing her education, she also earned a Certificate of French Language from the Sorbonne in Paris, was chosen to be part of the Foreign Policy Program at American University in Washington, D.C., and served as a White House intern in 1993.

Firm: Freedom Law, PLLC

6401 Carmel Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28226

Practice Areas: Family

I am originally from a small town in Southwest Virginia, and came to Charlotte in 2013. I fell in love with the area so I decided to call it home! I am currently a member of the North Carolina Bar Association. I am licensed to practice law in North Carolina, and have been sworn in to practice in the Federal Court for the Western District of North Carolina as well as the Middle District of North Carolina. My primary areas of practice consist of family law, personal injury/civil litigation and animal law. I am also co-founder of the nonprofit, Attach Families, Inc., which is devoted to educating the general public about the severity of attachment disorders and advocating for the right resources and treatment for children with these disorders. In my free time I enjoy volunteering and fostering with local animal rescues and traveling.

Firm: Modern Legal

6715 Fairview Rd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family, Wills, Estate Planning

Originally from the Midwest, I came south to escape the cold and to pursue my life's path of helping others. Helping those around me recognize, claim, and use their voice - that is what I have spent my adult life doing - first as a counselor, and now as an attorney.. For years, I saw how the law seemed out of reach and completely foreign to many in our communities. I am here to make the law approachable, useful, and to ensure my client's voice is always heard.. "Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." - Shirley Chisholm

Firm: Dozier Miller Law Group

301 S. McDowell St., Ste. 700 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Civil , Domestic Partnership, DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Family

Tim Graham is a family law attorney whose practice focuses on all aspects of domestic cases, specifically equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and alimony. The majority of his practice involves litigation; however, he strives to resolve cases without the need for court. Tim is the author of “The Contingent Fee in Domestic Relations Cases – Thompson v. Thompson,” 7 Campbell Law Review 437, Summer 1985.

Firm: Tom Bush Law Group

821 East Blvd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Family

Tom Bush is Senior Partner of Tom Bush Law Group, a 5 lawyer ,10 member Family Law practice in Charlotte NC. Tom is Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the NC State Board of Specialization. Tom is admitted to the Floridan Bar, North Carolina Bar, and admitted to all the Federal District Bars in NC. He has been practicing Family Law for over 35 years. The Tom Bush Law Group represents both complex, high asset domestic cases, and non complicated cases.. Tom is a member of the State and Local Family Law section. He is AV rated by Martindell-Hubbel.. Tom is former elected Member of the Florida House of Representatives, former City Attorney of Oakland Park Florida, former Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commisioners in Charlotte NC.. Tom is instrument rated private pilot and avid fly fisherman. He is married with 3 children.

Firm: Plumides, Romano & Johnson

5821 Fairview Road Ste 500 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28209

Practice Areas: Family

I was born in Staten Island, New York. I attended Regis University, in Denver Colorado, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. During my undergraduate career, I volunteered at homeless shelters.. I graduated from Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire, which is now University of New Hampshire School of Law.  I was the first female to graduate from Franklin Pierce Law Center in the dual degree Juris Doctor and Master of Law program in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology.  I participated in the school's Criminal and Commercial Clinical Law Programs, which allowed me to provide legal representation to indigent clients.  I enjoyed being a part of The New England Innocence Project and editing The Germenhausen Magazine.. I am a private attorney for the Mecklenburg County Indigent Defense Services and I also work as a private attorney for the Mecklenburg County Special Proceedings Court handling competency issues. I volunteered for Council for Children’s Rights and the NCBA Wills for Heroes program. Additionally, I am an Adjunct Professor for Charlotte School of Law.  I am currently licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Massachusetts.  I am a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar where I served on the Lawyer Referral Service Committee as Chair in 2014. I am an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Firm: Hunter & Hein, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

10130 Mallard Creek Rd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28262

Practice Areas: Family

Valerie grew up in Alabama and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  During her undergraduate studies, Valerie became interested in the study and practice of law.  She went on to attend the Charlotte School of Law, where she served as the president of the Trial Advocacy Board and had the opportunity to try cases in front of attorneys and judges across the country.  Valerie has furthered her experience in the practice of law through her work with the nationally recognized Cochran Firm; and she has gained perspective from the bench by clerking for a Mecklenburg County District Court judge.  Aside from her work at Hunter & Hein, Valerie volunteers as an attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, where she serves clients in areas ranging from contract related issues to landlord/tenant disputes.  She also serves as appointed counsel on the Mecklenburg County Indigent Defense List, and is a member of the NC State Bar and the Criminal Defense and Estate Planning sections of the Mecklenburg County Bar.  Valerie has spent extensive time in the courtroom honing her litigation skills and has developed a deep rooted passion for her work.  Valerie has also been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association for membership as one of the 2014 Top 100 Trial Lawyers and as a member of the 2014 Global Directory of Who's Who Among Women Lawyers. Valerie enjoys running, gardening, painting, drawing, knitting/crocheting and cooking.  Valerie is the Co-Founder and Vice-President of the Highland Creek Business Association in Charlotte, NC.

Firm: Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, PA

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 608 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business, Foreclosure, Family, Wills

During my years of private practice as an attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina, many clients have asked how I became an adoption attorney who also represents corporations and associations. I began work as a litigation attorney with a law firm in Charlotte that focused on family law. During that time, I worked on adoptions but also handled lawsuits for business clients. I enjoyed my work as an adoption attorney and cultivated adoption practice while continuing to represent business clients (some of whom have remained my clients for over 30 years).. Because of my litigation background, I have served as adoption counsel in many contested adoptions and termination of parental rights actions. These cases can be very difficult because of the emotional burdens that the parties experience. My experience as a trial attorney assists me in assessing risk in adoptive placements and advising adoptive parents or an adoption agency about legal risks before birth or adoption placement.. My litigation and transactional background also helps me advise corporate clients more effectively.. I have been married to my wife, Mary Beth, since 1982. We have three adult children. My son, Thomas, practices law with me. I grew up in Asheville, NC and have a deep love for the mountains. I enjoy hiking, camping and soccer, and have worked in outreach to refugee youth and their families in inner city Charlotte for over 20 years.

Firm: Medlin Family Law

5200 Park Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28209

Practice Areas: Family

I have been a board-certified family law specialist since 2010.  I have received advanced training in collaborative law and am a Certified Family Financial Mediator.  I strive to keep family law matters out of the courtroom.. I dedicate my practice to family law matters, such as equitable distribution, child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, and step-parent and family member adoptions.. I also handle matters related to family law, such as property disputes between unmarried couples.. I offer in-person and virtual consultations, meetings, and mediations.

Firm: The Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC

216 N. Mcdowell street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Adoption, Family

Ms. Yolanda M. Trotman has a passion for obtaining great results for her clients. She is an experienced trial attorney with more than ten years of experience. She is not afraid to litigate a case and is comfortable in any courtroom handling matters from traffic tickets to complex jury trials.  She has gained a solid reputation for being prepared and zealously advocating for her clients.. Ms. Trotman is from High Point, North Carolina. She graduated from UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996 with a B.A. in History, and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society in History. She was extremely active in a variety of leadership roles in several campus organizations.  Upon graduation from UNC-Charlotte she taught History and coached the Debate and Speech Team at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, North Carolina for three years. As a high school teacher, she was honored with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg First Year Teacher of the Year award, received commendation as a top Debate and Speech coach in North Carolina. Ms. Trotman's love for the law could not be denied. She decided to leave teaching in 1999 and attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was very active in a number of organizations, and her community involvement was recognized with a Community Service Award from the Law School. She was Managing Editor ofThe Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and Policy. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a Juris Doctor in May 2002.. In August 2002, she was admitted to the North Carolina Bar and began her career as an Assistant Public Defender at the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Public Defender's Office. She remained active in the community and continued to assist in coaching Mock Trial High School teams. In August 2004 she decided to leave the Public Defender's office to go into private practice.. Ms. Trotman's areas of practice include all areas and aspects of criminal defense, DWU/DUI cases, traffic matters, family law, with a concentration in complex divorce, child custody and child support matters.. Ms. Trotman continued her love of teaching as an Instructor in the Undergraduate and Graduate Program with the University of Phoenix. She has also been an Adjunct Professor in the UNC-Charlotte Criminal Justice Department.. Professionally, Ms. Trotman is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, the Leary Bar Association, The North Carolina Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and was a Board Member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Family Law and Criminal Law Sections of the Mecklenburg County Bar.