also known as Julie Woodmansee
Julie focuses on finding practical, efficient solutions to her clients’ legal problems. She helps her clients minimize financial difficulties and uncertainties and reduce parenting conflicts so they can work toward a secure and stable future. Julie enjoys a close working relationship with her clients, and she finds it especially satisfying to help them resolve their legal issues so they can move into the next phase of their lives with a hopeful outlook.
She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar, the 14th Judicial District Bar, the 14th Judicial District Bar Association, and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. She has organized continuing legal education and mentoring workshops for lawyers. Julie volunteered for the Durham Rape Crisis Center, the Orange County Women’s Center, the Durham Family Court’s Help Desk, and Urban Ministries of Durham
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Julie has served in leadership positions in her children’s schools and in neighborhood associations and was a principal organizer and leader of her neighborhood’s response to two land-use issues.
Julie and her husband, John Woodmansee, a teacher at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, have two children. She is a singer and musician, and she enjoys gardening and travel.
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3001 Academy Road Suite 120, Durham, NC, 27707-2653
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Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Could not have asked for better
Recommended in the strongest terms! Julie was compassionate, thorough, and professional, listening to my concerns and goals, and worked hard to achieve the best outcome possible. She and her team helped to guide me through the divorce process - something which would have been immensely more stressful...
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Extraordinary Attorney
In the fall of 2022 I discovered that my husband of over 35 years was cheating. A knowledgeable friend recommended that I engage Ms. Woodmansee. She identified and hired a first-rate private investigator on my behalf. Between the PI's work and my own investigation, we turned up evidence of over a dec...
Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
I would highly recommend Julie Woodmansee. Julie quickly assessed my situation and continued to advocate for me throughout the entire process. She is empathetic, professional, and well-connected with resources and referrals. Knowledgeable and experienced, Julie worked diligently on my behalf, lookin...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Julie was professional, thoughtful, supportive and most effective in handling my divorce
As any woman that all suddenly is faced with a separation and divorce after a 30 yr marriage, I was heartbroken and still reluctant to seek lawful representation when I first met with Julie. After 5 min of discussing with her, I felt at easy and confident that I have found the right lawyer. Julie cle...
Posted by Alyssa | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Sincere Approach to Family Matters
Julie helped me with my separation and provided guidance in a professional and sincere manner. She made a difficult situation as easy as possible for me and my family.
"I have worked with Julie as opposing counsel on several cases over the years and highly endorse her. She is an excellent and well-respected attorney. Julie is always a pleasure to work with. She is a consummate professional. She cares about her clients and works to obtain the best results possible for them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a lawyer's lawyer. She is a consummate professional. I have worked with Julie both as opposing counsel and as a collaborator on my matters. She is thorough, caring, calming, and goal-oriented. She carefully considers the issues and ramifications of decisions, and she offers practical solutions. I regularly refer matters to her when I am unable to handle them myself. I highly recommend her."
"I strongly endorse Julie Woodmansee as a knowledgeable, compassionate and effective family lawyer. Julie is smart, thorough and experienced with all aspects of divorce, custody, support and separation agreements. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a practical, solution-oriented attorney who cares about her clients. She is knowledgeable about the law and uses that legal knowledge to advocate for her clients both in and out of the courtroom."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar
2012 - Present
Partner, Durham Family Law Group
1997 - 2012
Managing Partner, Law Office of Julie C. Woodmansee
1990 - 1997
Associate, Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer
1990 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1990 - Present
14th Judicial District BarMember
1990 - Present
14th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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