Bennett Davidson Rainey

Bennett Davidson Rainey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Winston-salem, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +5 more

119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 400, Winston-salem, NC

About Bennett

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 28%

Alimony, Adoption, Appeals, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Contempt, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Grandparent Rights, Modification, Name Change, Prenuptial Agreements, Separation Agreements, and more

12 years | 200 cases

28%
Alimony 14%

Helping dependent and supporting spouses seek and defend against alimony (or post-separation support) claims

12 years | 80 cases

14%
Child Custody 14%

Legal and physical custody, visitation, grandparent visitation

12 years | 80 cases

14%
Child Support 14%

Helping dependent and supporting spouses seek and defend against child support claims

12 years | 80 cases

14%
Divorce and Separation 14%

Contested Divorce, Collaborative Divorce

12 years | 100 cases

14%
Adoption 7%

Adult Adoptions, Stepparent Adoptions, and Independent Adoptions

12 years | 15 cases

7%
Domestic Violence 5%

12 years | 25 cases

5%
Uncontested Divorce 4%

Simple absolute divorce

12 years | 100 cases

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kurtz Whitley Guy Sanders & Rainey PLLC

119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 400, Winston-salem, NC, 27101

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Bennett Davidson Rainey's Reviews

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34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | August 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and dedicated

Bennett is great to work with. He is professional, dedicated and strives to what is best for the client. Bennett worked hard and always responded to questions in a timely manner. Bennett is knowledgeable about family law and strives to get the best results.

Bennett Rainey

Replied last September 15, 2023

Chris, thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure representing you.

Posted by Lesley | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic attorney!

Bennett was referred to me for divorce proceedings following many months of mental, verbal and emotional abuse in my marriage. He was so incredibly supportive and caring about my case and genuinely wanted to help get it resolved. He was very attentive and informative, listening to my thoughts and pr...oviding great advice. He definitely had my best interests at heart, going above and beyond, even calling just to check in and to ask how I was doing (and how my dog was doing)! Hopefully, I won’t need to contact him again, but I would recommend Bennett to anyone searching for an amazing, thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable attorney to help them with divorce issues! Thank you, Bennett, and your team!!! You all were so helpful in such a tough situation!

Bennett Rainey

Replied last September 15, 2023

Thank you, Lesley, for your kind feedback. I am so happy I could help you in a difficult time. I enjoyed working with you.

Posted by Amber | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer

Bennett Rainey is definitely a stellar lawyer, he went out of his way to ensure that I was informed about every step in the process for all of the matters he has handled for me. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, caring and knowledgeable lawyer to fight for me and my little girl. He helped ...me with settling a divorce, equitable distribution of property, and most recently (and most importantly) custody of my daughter. I would hire him a thousand times over, and in fact am still using him in some on going matters. Do yourself a favor and hire Bennett, he will fight for you and what is most precious to you, your family.

Bennett Rainey

Replied last March 21, 2023

Thanks so much! We have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with you.

Posted by Heather | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ms.

I cannot say enough about Bennett Rainey. He helped me through the darkest months of my life. I had a very difficult divorce and custody battle. He was a fierce advocate. He helped me through every step of the process. I wanted a lawyer who would fight for me, tell me what I needed to hear even if it... wasn't what I wanted to hear. I needed someone who would help me understand the process. Most importantly, I wanted someone who had integrity, honesty. I got that with Bennett. This is the reason I reached out to Hartsoe and Associates. It is unfortunate that people need divorce/family law attorneys, but thank God professionals like Mr. Rainey and Mr. Hartsoe are there to help

Posted by Ryan | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Separation/Divorce

Bennet was my attorney through my separation and divorce. He was incredibly helpful throughout the process and did a great job communicating every step of the way. He helped me fight for a custody arrangement and financial agreement that I was comfortable with. He even did research on other case r...ecords to check for precedents that related to the particulars of my case to make sure that I went into settlement talks with the proper knowledge to get a fair deal. I'd highly recommend Bennett due to his work ethic, knowledge, and effective communication.

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Bennett Davidson Rainey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Frost

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bennett is a dedicated and skilled family law attorney who is a zealous advocate for his client. He has my full endorsement."

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Ronald Payne

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Rainey is a hard working and very ethical attorney. I've had the privilege of knowing Mr. Rainey for years and have the utmost confidence in his abilities as an effective advocate for his clients."

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Robert Hartsoe

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Bennett joined our firm last year and has impressed everyone here, in the courtroom, and his clients since. Having been trained by some of the best family law attorneys in the state before coming here, he has a deep understanding of the law, a great head for how to move a case and achieve client goals, and a great heart for the people he serves. We are proud he is part of our team."

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Kathryn Hinds

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bennett is an excellent and zealous advocate for his clients and genuinely cares about them."

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Dylan Greenwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Schmitz

Child custody lawyer

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Ronald Payne

Family lawyer

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Kyle Frost

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Payne

Child custody lawyer

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Kathryn Hinds

Estate planning lawyer

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Robert Hartsoe

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Downey

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2025

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2023

Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Chancellor's Cup, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

2004

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Kurtz Whitley Guy Sanders & Rainey, PLLC

2022 - 2023

Partner, Kurtz Whitley Guy & Simos, PLLC

2018 - 2022

Associate, Hartsoe & Associates, P.C.

2014 - 2014

Family Law Attorney, Davis Harwell & Biggs, P.A.

2014 - 2018

Associate, Allman Spry Davis Leggett & Crumpler, P.A.

2012 - 2012

Research Assistant, Wake Forest University School Of Law

2011 - 2013

Teacher Assistant, Wake Forest University School Of Law

Associations

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2020

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful

Member, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested Adoption

Father's consent not required for grandparents to adopt minor child

Guardianship Case

Aunt won guardianship of minor children

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Education

2013

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD

2010

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Forsyth Family Law CLE

Local Practice Tips

2023

Interstate Issues: 2023 Family Law Section Fall Program Personal Jurisdiction

2021

Secrets and Lies (2021 Family Law Section Program)

Case Law Update

2020

2020 Family Law Section CLE

Case Law Update

2017

Wake Forest Law Roundtable

Lawyer Roundtable

Publications

2022

Winston-Salem Journal The Corn Farmer on Peace Haven Road

2021

North Carolina Bar Association – 2021 Family Law Section Annual Meeting Case Law Update – Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Attorney’s Fees, and Marital Agreements

2020

North Carolina Bar Association – 2020 Family Law Section Annual Meeting Case Law Update – Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Attorney’s Fees, and Marital Agreements

Languages

English

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