Bill Whittaker

Bill Whittaker

also known as William Whittaker

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Matthews, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

196. N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC

About Bill

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Custody, child support, alimony, property settlement, divorce, grandparents' rights, restraining orders, name changes, and all other areas of family and domestic law. I represent clients in a straightforward fashion, striving to achieving the best results with as little acrimony and expense as possible under the circumstances of each unique and important case.

44 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

What is best for the children of a separating couple or unwed parents

44 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Calculating support and providing for an enforceable agreement or order

44 years

20%
Alimony 10%

prosecuting or defending claims for alimony/spousal support.

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Planning and resolving issues of separation

44 years

10%
Mediation 10%

mediating with the other party and their attorney to attempt to resolve matters before trial in least costly way where the results are in the hands of the parties.

44 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 43 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1982

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Location

Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A.

196. N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC, 28105

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Bill Whittaker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

5 star (34)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer.

Bill did a great job as my lawyer. He consistently gave me confidence and went over every option with me. He relieved pressure by ensuring that all would turn out just fine. And it did. Thank you again Bill.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Services Review

Bill and his team were total Pros. They answered all of my questions in a timely manner and handled all of the details, making what could have been a very stressful situation a very smooth transition.

Posted by Robert | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Alimony relief

Mr. Whittaker resolver my matter in just a few hours. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM and the Firm.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quick & Practical

I am an attorney and Mr. Whittaker assisted my client with a family law matter. Mr. Whittaker worked quickly, efficiently and took a very practical approach to resolving the issue.

Posted by Robert | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr.

Bill did an outstanding job with a child custody case that was extremely challenging. Bill met with me for the initial consultation on very short notice and was able to make an emergency motion before the court that same day. Bill always listened to my concerns. He had the patience and expertise... to work through non-standard work circumstances and then develop exhibits to provide the judge, for example, with the information to issue more informed custody orders, decisions that resulted in my getting the share of custody time the judge intended. Bill's advice on when to make a motion, when to consult the parenting coordinator, and when to let a concern go was always spot on. I highly recommend Bill for divorce and property settlement cases, but especially for child custody cases.

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Bill Whittaker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Austin

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Bill on a few different occasions and found him to be very knowledgeable and always out for the best interests of his client, whether that be through settlement or litigation. I endorse this lawyer without any reservation."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Whittaker's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Dara Larson

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Whittaker is an experienced family law attorney and litigator. He's been practicing law for over 30 years and has a vast amount of knowledge to share with his clients. I endorse him as a family law attorney."

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Angela Haas

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Whittaker has proven himself to be a knowledgeable and caring attorney when advising others about the delicate issues that families dealing with divorce often face. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend/family member in need."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Great source of help with your Family Law concerns!"

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Adam Bull

Child custody lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Whittaker is experienced and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to any person needing an attorney and would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Bobby Khan

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Whittaker is a hard working and skilled advocate who has a commanding presence in the courtroom. I am consistently impressed with his thorough case preparation, his knowledge of the law, and the zealous way in which advances his client's case. Mr. Whittaker can be aggressive in the courtroom while at the same time adhereing to the highest ethical standards. In short, I firmly believe he will do everything he can to obtain the best possible results for his clients."

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Allison Khan

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with, and against, Bill for almost all of my 18 years that I have practiced. I tried my first custody trial against him in the 90's and determined at the outset that he was a hard worker, highly competent and very skilled at what he does. He has proven many times over the years that he knows what he is doing. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Mendini

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I keep seeing avvo answers by Mr Whitaker and find myself agreeing with every point he's made. Was shocked to discover he and I were undergrads together but happy to realize my college acquaintance has become such an amazing, compassionate, skilled and empathetic lawyer. It's obvious he knows the law and has done so much good for the clients he assists. Glad he is there for those clients in need of a strong advocate in Mecklenburg and Union Counties - and in Bankruptcy Court in Western District NC."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ronald Payne

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Other

"As evidenced by Mr. Whittaker's posts on Avvo, he is a very competent attorney in the Matthews area where I formerly taught, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to clients who needed assistance with simple or complex family law claims in the Matthews/Mint Hill area. Top flight attorney!"

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Zachary Cohen

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Whittaker is an excellent Family Law attorney. I have worked with him and have been opposing counsel in a few cases. He was great to work with in both situations."

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Amber Billick

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill certainly knows North Carolina law on divorce and related issues. I had the pleasure of working with him in the past and he advocated zealously for his client."

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Vance Davis

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Whittaker is a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, as demonstrated by his generous contributions in answering questions at AVVO."

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Rebecca Melone

Unknown lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Whittaker provides his clients with solid legal advice."

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David Pittman

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people."

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John O'Brien

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Carol Austin

Family lawyer

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Stephen Koehler

Litigation lawyer

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Angela Haas

Family lawyer

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Dara Larson

Family lawyer

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Adam Bull

Family lawyer

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Bobby Khan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Allison Khan

Family lawyer

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Mary Mendini

Domestic violence lawyer

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Ronald Payne

Family lawyer

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Amber Billick

Family lawyer

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Vance Davis

Family lawyer

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Gina Famularo

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Andrea Morelos

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Distinquished Alumni Award, Charllotte Catholic HS

2003

Lawyer Referral Service member of the year, Mecklenburg County Bar

2003

Ayscue Professionalism Award, Mecklenburg County Bar

1979

Society of 49, UNC-Charlotte

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Weaver, Bennett& Bland, P.A.

1982 - 1988

Owner, William Whittaker, attorney

Associations

2009 - Present

UNC-Charlotte Athletic Foundation

Board of Directors

2007 - 2008

Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club

Past President

2006 - 2008

UNC-Charlotte Alumni Association

Past President

2003 - 2016

Union County Bar Association

Member

1982 - 2016

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Blum v. Rhodes

CoA affirmed trial court and Supreme Court denied certiorari

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Education

1982

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD

1979

North Carolina-Charlotte

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

MCB ContinuingLegal Education

Grandprents rights in custody cases

Languages

English

Activity

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