Practice areas
I have extensive litigation experience, with both bench trials and jury trials. I spent much of the early part of my career in the courtroom everyday. I love every aspect of trial preparation, strategy, and presentation.
22 years, 500 cases
This issue is pervasive in family law. I regularly help parents want to modify a current custody agreement due to a change in circumstances, as well as those who are ending their relationship and need to determine how best to co-parent.
5 years, 50 cases
No matter how common this has become, every client has an experience that carries its own history, emotion, and sense of loss attached to it. No divorce is easy, but knowing what to expect and how to get through it can certainly minimize the stress.
5 years, 50 cases
All children who do not live with both of their parents are entitled to support. While support can be easily calculated, factors used to determine income attributable to a parent can be more complicated than what's reflected on a pay-stub.
5 years, 50 cases
I have experience assisting victims of violence with receiving protection from the courts and law enforcement, as well as defending those who are wrongfully accused by someone looking to gain leverage in their divorce or custody action.
22 years, 300 cases
While no one gets married thinking their marriage won't last, there's certainly nothing wrong with expecting the best, and being prepared for the worst. Prenuptial agreements and other marital agreements can alleviate unexpected circumstances.
4 years, 30 cases
Any time one spouse has been financially dependent on the other during the course of the marriage, there is the possibility they may be entitled to support after the marriage.
5 years, 30 cases
Mediation is a way that parties are empowered to work through their own issues related to custody and property division in order to find solutions that are most appropriate for them and their children.
5 years, 40 cases
One of the most rewarding types of cases in a family law practice is legitimizing a family and sharing in the joy of a child finding a forever home.
3 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 1997 | 12/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Order of Old Kivett | Campbell University School of Law | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | McIlveen Family Law | 2018 - Present |
Assistant Public Defender | State of NC, Gaston County Public Defender's Office | 1998 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | James W. Stancil. Attorney at Law | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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MERWC | Member- Urban Outreach Committee | 2018 - Present |
Ardrey Kell Booster Club | Hospitality Committee | 2017 - Present |
Gaston County Bar Association | Secretary | 1997 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law | JD, | 1997 |
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