$ 300-300 per hour
Elise Morgan Whitley
also known as Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Kurtz Evans Whitley Guy & Simos, PLLC
About Elise
Biography
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 24 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Kurtz Evans Whitley Guy & Simos, PLLC
One Salem Tower, 119 Brookstown Avenue, Suite 400, Winston Salem, NC, 27101
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Elise Morgan Whitley's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jenna | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent representation
I cannot say enough about Elise Whitley’s representation of me in a challenging child custody matter. Elise was always the most prepared person in the room and she was on top of ever-changing facts and circumstances. She is compassionate with her clients, yet keeps her focus on the legal issues. He...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Supportive, thorough, respectful
My wife and I have decided to get divorced then we each contacted lawyers to represent our sides. I had initial consultation and was given a packet of paperwork to complete. At the subsequent visit Elise went through the process, the pitfalls, the possibilities, and recommended several courses of ac...
Posted by Jennifer | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Client
Elise was very personable, empathetic, and efficient. She was honest in her recommendations and definitely kept her clients best interest a priority. Elise was professional but firm and was determined to achieve my goals. She was successful.
Posted by Jennifer | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Elise handled my divorce in an extremely efficient and professional manner. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing attorney services.
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strong, confident, knowledgeable
My unexpected divorce led me to Elise who was compassionate yet firm. She was quick to address all of my concerns and gave me such peace of mind knowing that I had someone who truly understood the law and my rights. She was my backbone when I could barely hold myself together.
Elise Morgan Whitley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Elise as a colleague and through professional activities. She is a smart and talented family law attorney, and I would not hesitate to refer a case to her. I endorse her without reservation."
"Ms. Whitley is a hard working attorney who is honest and straight forward with judges and other attorneys alike. She is very knowledgable of the law and is highly respected."
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2013
Best Law Firms, US News - Best Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2011
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2009
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School Of Law
2011 - Present
Attorney (Partner), Kurtz Evans Whitley Guy & Simos, PLLC
2005 - 2011
Attorney, Morrow Alexander Porter & Whitley, PLLC
2001 - 2005
Associate, Warren Perry & Anthony, PLLC
Associations
2001 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - 2016
North Carolina Bar AssociationFamily Law Council Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State of North Carolina o/b/o Williams v. Williams
Reversed and Remanded.
Education
2001
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD
1996
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law Section CLE (Winston-Salem, NC)
Methods of Obtaining Information in Family Law Cases
2011
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section Annual Meeting (North Myrtle Beach, SC)
Case Law Updates: Equitable Distribution, Contempt & Attorney's Fees
2011
North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Rules of the Road with Experts (Greensboro)
Expert Nuggets - Lessons Learned the Hard Way
2009
North Carolina Bar Association Fall CLE (Greensboro)
Taking Care of Business: Using Contempt to Enforce Orders
Publications
2011
North Carolina Bar Association Family Forum
“What’s New? The 2011 Child Support Guidelines”
2006
North Carolina Bar Association Family Forum
"Imputing Income in Child Support Cases: What is Bad Faith Anyway?"
Languages
English