Ketan P. Soni

Ketan P. Soni

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 130, Charlotte, NC

About Ketan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Separation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Property Distribution, Domestic Violence, QDROs, Retirement, Complex issues

24 years | 1,001 cases

60%
Family 40%

Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Separation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Property Distribution, Domestic Violence, QDROs, Retirement, Complex issues, Same-Sex Couples

24 years | 1,001 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-600 per hour

Contingency

10%-30%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Soni Brendle, PLLC

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 130, Charlotte, NC, 28204

Soni Brendle, PLLC

301 N. Main Street, Suite 2447, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

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Ketan P. Soni's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

5 star (46)
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Posted by Casey | October 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Estate Planning

Ketan and his office were efficient, helpful, direct, and kind while working with me for my estate documents.

Posted by Laura | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney Ketan Soni deserves an exemplary review ....

Attorney Ketan Soni deserves an exemplary review for his outstanding representation during my tumultuous divorce and intense custody battle. His approach was not just legal but perceptive to the emotional toll such cases can take. Attorney Ketan demonstrated remarkable strategy in the face of hosti...lity and complexity. He analyzed every aspect of the case. His ability to foresee challenges and prepare comprehensive strategies was impressive and ultimately instrumental in securing a favorable outcome. Attorney Ketan communicated clearly throughout the process, keeping me informed and involved at every step. His responsiveness and accessibility were reassuring during moments of uncertainty. What truly distinguishes Soni Brendle is their genuine concern for the well-being of my children. They didn't just advocate for their needs but tirelessly ensured that their best interests were at the forefront of every decision, a testament to their unwavering dedication. Thanks to Attorney Ketan Soni's expertise, dedication, and unwavering support, I can move forward confidently. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Ketan Soni to anyone needing a skilled and compassionate legal advocate for complex family law matters.

Posted by Nora | January 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you

Ketan was my attorney in a high conflict divorce. Ketan did an excellent job. Ketan is highly intelligent, more than other attorneys that I have encountered. Ketan is able to assess and understand a situation quickly, in a very efficient manner. Ketan brings knowledge that is hard to defeat. An...d most of all, Ketan has integrity, which is hard to find. Thank you so much for all your hard work in getting me through the most difficult time of my life. I’m grateful for you and thankful for what you were able to accomplish on my behalf.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart, caring, responsive, and easy to work with

In a challenging period, having Ketan Soni on my side was truly a bright spot. He is incredibly smart, insightful, and skilled at analyzing complex financial details. He also knows how to ask the right questions. When it came to mediation, he was very tough with the opposing side, yet always remained... professional and respectful. Ketan and the entire Soni Brendle team were always available and responsive. They took my calls directly and were quick to address my questions. Their genuine care for my case and for me personally was clear. I now think of Ketan as a friend and have recommended him to many others. If I need legal help again, I will go straight to Ketan without hesitation. He operates with integrity and genuinely has his clients' best interests at heart.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Support in a Challenging Case

I never thought I'd need an attorney for a situation involving my children and a dispute with my spouse. My case revolved around the International Child Abduction Treaty and immigration, as I am an immigrant from India. Ketan stepped into the role not just as my attorney but as a guiding big brother.... Ketan's expertise and personal investment in my case were evident throughout. He successfully navigated the complexities of my situation within the U.S. legal system, resulting in a positive outcome that was in the best interests of my children. I wholeheartedly recommend Ketan to anyone seeking legal support, especially in matters related to immigration. He not only possesses the legal knowledge required but also offers unwavering support and understanding. Ketan exceeded my expectations, and I'm immensely grateful for his assistance. If you need legal support, Ketan is the attorney to turn to.

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Ketan P. Soni's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan White

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is great mediator and has successfully mediated several of my cases. He is proficient with the financial aspects of each individual family law case. My clients have equally enjoyed him as a mediator."

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Ashley Bonomini

Mediation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ketan is a terrific mediator and has resolved some complex matters for my clients. He takes the time to understand the family dynamic and helps craft solutions to fit the needs of the parties and their children. His knowledge and understanding of family financial matters has been instrumental in resolving some of the most contentious cases. I highly endorse Ketan and enjoy working with him."

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Brett Holladay

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a great attorney and solid mediator. I regularly recommend Ketan as a mediator due to his commitment to mediation as a problem-solving process and his keen attention to details. Ketan is also highly respected throughout the legal community and is someone we all feel like we can reach out to for help on any number of issues."

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Allison Pauls

Mediation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ketan is an excellent lawyer and an even better mediator. He's efficient but effective. Ketan is able to connect with both sides to encourage them to achieve closure through settlement. I have used him for mediation several times and will continue to do so."

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Matthew Moore

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ketan is a wonderful mediator. He is efficient with his/your time and considerate of the parties' needs. He provides substantive insight and problem-solving skills that promote fair settlement. His understanding of finances and other domestic-related issues coupled with his experience in court make him an excellent mediator. I highly encourage attorneys to use Ketan to resolve family law matters."

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Dominique Foard

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have used Ketan for many mediations. He excels in complicated financial matters, and even makes his own spreadsheets that many local attorneys use. I highly recommend him!"

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William Medlin

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I previously worked with Ketan and have since used him as a mediator in various family law cases. He is an excellent lawyer and mediator."

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Amy Howard

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer for his skill in mediation"

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Lindsey Easterling

Mediation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have used Ketan as a mediator and both my client and I were pleased with his work. Ketan's unique and genious approach to numbers, empowers both parties to create a sustainable agreement efficiently. He is able to communicate in a way that clients feel heard, while striving to reach the overall goal of a settlement. I highly recommend using Ketan for your mediation needs."

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Tia Hartley

Mediation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ketan for years, and have used him several times as a mediator in divorce cases. He is a whiz at understanding complex financial settlement terms and proposals and being able to explain them to all parties. He also has been very instrumental at helping parents decide custody matters. He is efficient and really great at helping people focus on the main issues and not get sidelined with the unimportant stuff. I highly endorse him."

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Janet Gemmell

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ketan may be the smartest attorney I know - and that is saying a lot. Not only did I work with Ketan for years at The Rosen Law Firm, but I have the joy of watching his meteoric rise to fame as a mediator for family law matters. Ketan is well known, well liked, and knowledgeable about all areas of family law. This level of dedication to his calling has made him a tireless advocate for his clients. He is a professional through and through. Every client has his personal dedication to excellence and his renowned attention to detail. If you hire Ketan you will not be disappointed as he will work for your benefit from day one."

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Kristen Leonard

Mediation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a terrific mediator and has helped resolve some very complicated domestic matters for my clients. He is patient but firm while mediating and I have yet to walk out of mediation without an agreed upon resolution. Ketan makes it a point to stay on top of legal trends and is very well versed in recent court opinions which are relevant to family law. I highly recommend him as a mediator and arbiter."

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Katie Gilbert

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a top-notch lawyer in the community. He always seems to know the answer to every question I ask! I have utilized his mediation services on multiple occasions and have found that he strikes a perfect balance between being a "numbers guy" who is straight to the point and supporting the emotional side of ending a marriage."

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Laura Burt

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ketan is a great mediator and lawyer. I have worked opposite him and used him as a mediator. He is smart and capable. He is also great with computer programming."

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Stephen Corby

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a great attorney and well known mediator in the area. I frequently bring my clients in for his mediation services and I highly recommend him."

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Michael Navarro

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a very knowledgeable attorney and I have enjoyed working with him on several matters and would highly recommend his services."

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Jennifer Nancarrow

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan has mediated for me several times and he always does a fantastic job. He is even keeled and knows how to talk to clients respectfully and in a manner than encourages settlement!"

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Margaret Anthony

Mediation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Soni is an excellent mediator who uses his broad range of experience and knowledge to quickly narrow issues and settle cases. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a mediator in even the most complex of cases."

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Carolyn Krueger-Andes

Mediation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ketan as a mediator. Every time I have used him, he has handled the case professionally and with compassion, and (though lawyers cannot guarantee results) every time I have used Ketan, my case has been resolved at the end of the day! He connects well with both parties, and is incredibly sharp and able to parse out all the issues. Ketan is also known for his spreadsheets, which oftentimes prove very helpful to both sides in mediating the issues. I highly recommend Ketan!"

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Jennifer Moore

Mediation lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ketan is a highly knowledgeable attorney and very effective mediator. He has provided excellent mediation services for me and my clients, and I look forward to utilizing his mediation skills more in the future."

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Megan White

Family lawyer

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Ashley Bonomini

Family lawyer

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Brett Holladay

Family lawyer

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Dominique Foard

Family lawyer

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Matthew Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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William Medlin

Family lawyer

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Felton Parrish

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Katie Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Nancarrow

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Moore

Family lawyer

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Margaret Anthony

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Edwin Ham

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tonya Graser Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Dixon

Family lawyer

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Andrew Brendle

Divorce and separation lawyer

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David Herring

Family lawyer

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Justin Agans

Business lawyer

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Isidore Zarsadias

Personal injury lawyer

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Kelsey Baird

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 25 Charlotte, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2024

Top 100 North Carolina, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2023

Top 100 North Carolina, SuperLawyers

2023

Top 25 Charlotte, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2023

Legal Elite: Family Law Category Winner, Business North Carolina

2021

Super Lawyer, Superlawyers

2021

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2020

Super lawyer, Superlawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Soni Brendle, PLLC

2020 - 2023

Commissioner, NC Dispute Resolution Commission

2012 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Charlotte School of Law

2012 - 2020

Attorney, Hull & Chandler, PA

2011 - 2012

Owner, Soni Family Law

2000 - 2011

Managing Attorney, The Rosen Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Family Law Section Committee Member

2005 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member - Family Law Section

2022 - 2023

North Carolina Bar Association

Chair - Family Law Section

2021 - 2022

North Carolina Bar Association

Vice Chair - Family Law Section

2015 - 2016

North Carolina Bar Association

Chair - Distance Learning CLE Subcommittee

2015 - 2020

North Carolina Bar Association

Member - CLE Committee

2014 - 2015

Mecklenburg County Bar

Chair - Family Law Section

2013 - 2014

Mecklenburg County Bar

Vice Chair - Family Law Section

2013 - 2015

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

CLE Committee Member

2013 - 2016

Mecklenburg County Bar

Fee Dispute Resolution Committee Member

2013 - 2019

North Carolina Bar Association

Law Practice & Technology Council Member

2013 - 2018

NC Legal Geeks - Legal Technology Meetup

Co-founder

Education

2000

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Illinois

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section War of the Roses in the Digital Age, Part II: The Roses Go To Court

2015

NC Law Tech Expo Legal Technology

2014

Radio Show

1150 AM Radio

2014

NC Conference of District Court Judges Electronic Evidence

2014

High Point Bar Association

Modern Media and Today's Practice

2013

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section War of the "Roses" in the Digital Age

2013

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section With a Little Help from My Friends: Using Experts in a Family Law Case

2013

NC Bar Association Annual Meeting Using your Android device in law practice

2013

Mecklenburg County Bar, Family Law Section Convincing the Court to #Follow Your Social Media Evidence

2012

Preparing the Negotiation Landscape - Understanding the Opposition Negotiation Skills

2012

Immigration and Divorce webinar Intersection of Immigration + Divorce

2012

Annual Family Law Section Food for the Mind and Body Practical Trial Evidence

Publications

2013

nclawblog.com nclawblog

2013

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Status Update

Languages

English

Gujarati

Activity

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