$ 125-350 per hour
Attorney Bennett D. Rainey is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law who counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related issues including high conflict child custody and visitation disputes, collaborative divorce, analysis of complex financial matters, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, alimony, and the division of marital assets.
Bennett is a compassionate and trustworthy advocate who is committed to providing his family law clients with high quality services and representation. This starts with having a firm grasp of the facts and issues that make each case unique. Bennett's goal is to help clients secure the best outcomes possible by identifying critical issues, articulating the law's application to particular facts, and arguing for desired results.
A lawyer dedicated to helping clients make informed decisions about their cases, Bennett is honest with clients about when they should go to trial and when they should settle outside of court. His advice is always based on a concern for his clients' financial well-being and the welfare of their children.
A little bit about Bennett: He grew up in Davidson, North Carolina, a small town just north of Charlotte. He was a competitive swimmer throughout his youth and attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) on an athletic scholarship. At UNCW he was co-captain of Men's Swimming & Diving and set the school record in the 200-yard Breaststroke. He majored in History and minored in Psychology, graduating magna cum laude from UNCW in 2010. He received his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2013. While in law school, Bennett served as the President for the WFU Student Division of the North Carolina Bar Association and also as President for the Youth Advocacy Group.
Bennett passed the North Carolina Bar Exam in 2013 and has practiced family law in Winston-Salem since 2014. He is a partner at the law firm of Kurtz Whitley Guy Sanders & Rainey, PLLC and represents clients in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area including Kernersville, Clemmons, Lexington, Dobson, Greensboro, High Point, Yadkinville, Statesville, and others.
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12 years | 80 cases
$ 125-350 per hour
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119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 400, Winston-salem, NC, 27101
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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.
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...
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 ...
Thanks so much! We have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with you.
Posted by Heather | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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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...
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...
"Bennett is a dedicated and skilled family law attorney who is a zealous advocate for his client. He has my full endorsement."
"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."
"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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2010
Chancellor's Cup, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2004
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
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
2014 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2020
Keep Winston-Salem BeautifulMember, Board of Directors
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