Dana Bellingrath

Dana Bellingrath

also known as Dana Kroll West

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 16 years

Child custody Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +4 more

127 W. Hargett St., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC

About Dana

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Negotiation or litigation of initial Child Custody agreements or Court Orders; Modifications to Child Custody Orders and Agreements; Enforcement of Child Custody Court Orders through Contempt.

17 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

I assist clients, whether heterosexual or same-sex, with the negotiation or litigation of all issues arising out of Separation and Divorce including: Absolute Divorce/Uncontested Divorce; Separation Agreements; Alimony; Post Separation Support; Property Distribution; Child Custody; Child Support; Alienation of Affections; Criminal Conversation; and Domestic Violence.

17 years

25%
Family 20%

Separation/Divorce; Child Custody and Child Support; Alimony; Post-Separation Support; Property Distribution; Step-Parent Adoptions; Annulments; Absolute Divorce; Domestic Violence.

17 years

20%
Alimony 10%

17 years

10%
Child Support 10%

17 years

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

Primarily represent victims of domestic violence to obtain a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO); to renew an expiring DVPO; or to enforce an existing DVPO. When the parties share children together, I also assist DV victims in obtaining temporary child custody in combination with DVPO.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Matheson & Associates, PLLC

127 W. Hargett St., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Dana Bellingrath's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible experience

Dropped the ball on every turn. Made things take longer than they ever needed to. Absolutely dreaded having to deal with her.

Posted by Alex | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Supportive And Professional

During the course of my child custody and divorce, Dana provided outstanding legal guidance as well as ensuring that my legal cost were efficiently managed for me throughout the process. She was also very responsive via e mail and phone whenever I had questions and compassionate when I was stressed. ...At one pointy, I thought the process was becoming too stressful. Dana represented me in court for the first time and very impressed. Dana is concise and very powerful with her words leaving no stone unturned. Dana consistently pushed back on the opposing attorney and did not back down, swaying the Judge to allow certain motions that she wasn’t going to allow earlier. After seeing Dana in action, I had total confidence my settlement will exceed my expectations. It is so nice to be able to express your concerns to an attorney and have things explained to you without being rushed or bombarded with terms you don’t understand. Our whole family is very pleased with Dana…she is just awesome. And I am very happy to have my son back home. I highly recommend Dana.

Posted by Melissa | May 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing, dedicated, passionate

Dana is an amazingly dedicated attorney who continues to piece apart my case. While she represents me, she always keeps my son's interests at the forefront. She is also extremely sensitive to my personal issues within the case because of the DV I experienced at my ex's hands. She is passionate, maint...ains her professionalism, and will dig in and figure out the best way to proceed when faced with something new. I have recommended her to several people already.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2015

Always on my side

Dana and her entire staff have gone out of their way to make this journey easier on me. I have a difficult ex who is not responsive to negotiations and who consistently violates court orders. Dana has gone above and beyond to respond to each of his efforts and has been there not only for legal but ...for moral support. I would not be able to get through this process without her.

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Dana Bellingrath's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jammie Wacenske

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Dana and I worked closely together prior to her joining our firm in August of this year. I was so relieved to have a reliable, dependable, and experienced family law attorney that I trust join our practice. She brings experience to the firm that I know she has and will continue to use to help zealously fight for our clients while considering the emotional needs of each case. Happy to have her with us!"

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Malcolm Matheson

Unknown lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I went to school with Dana many years ago. When the opportunity came to hire her into my firm, it was no question. She's a solid attorney, who knows a great deal about family law and is dedicated to her clients. I highly endorse her!."

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Fred Amos

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is a very talented family law attorney and an even better person. She provides a high level of service to her clients, and conducts her business with professionalism and integrity. It is my pleasure to endorse her."

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Bonnie Ansley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an extremely caring and compassionate lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in the areas of divorce, child custody, and domestic violence law. Dana represents her clients diligently and is a skilled trial attorney."

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Dennis Sargent

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dana for a few years now and find her to be a very knowledgeable and understanding attorney. She works to get her clients the best possible results."

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Angela Lassiter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is empathetic and attentive to her clients' needs. She works diligently in researching her clients' issues and is willing to offer alternative and/or cost-effective solutions."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Matheson & Associates, PLLC

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Haas Tharrington, P.A.

2022 - 2024

Attorney, Pennington Brienzi Law, PLLC

2014 - 2014

Attorney, Legal Aid of NC/The Child's Advocate

2010 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Mueller Law Firm, P.A.

2010 - 2016

Owner/Attorney, BELLINGRATH FAMILY LAW

2009 - 2009

Intern, Sandlin Family Law Group

2007 - 2010

Law Clerk/ Contract Attorney, The Law Offices Of Jeffrey G. Marsocci, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Wake County Bar Association, Swearing In Committee

Member

2014 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Wake County chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Licensed

2009 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - 2012

North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Domestic Issues Committee

Co-chair

2009 - 2013

North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2009

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family Law Practice CLE Webinar

Discovery in Family Law Cases

2015

Family Law CLE

Child Support Orders and Modifications to Child Support Orders

2014

Professionalism for New Attorneys

Organization of Your Law Office: The Basics: Starting and Running a Law Office

Publications

2015

Attorney at Law Magazine Divorce & The Small Business

Languages

English

Activity

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