$ 350-400 per hour
Leigh B. Sellers
About Leigh
Biography
Leigh Ballenger Sellers is the founder of Touchstone Family Law in Charlotte NC and Fort Mill , SC. Formerly she was a partner at Krusch & Sellers, P.A. She is Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and is a certified mediator. She is accomplished in her field and can offer succinct, comprehensive legal guidance. She began her legal career after obtaining her law degree at The University of South Carolina School of Law by working as a Staff Attorney with the South Carolina Supreme Court. She entered private practice in Columbia, SC in the field of family law. She is a member of many distinguished organizations such as the North and South Carolina Bar Associations, the Mecklenburg County and York County Bar Associations, the American Bar Association, and the International Association of Collaborative Law Professionals as well as the Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Group. Her hard work on behalf of her clients has earned her a BV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. She was elected to serve on the Family Law Council of both the North Carolina and South Carolina Bar Associations for a three year term which ends in 2020.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Alimony
25%
35 years
Child Custody
25%
35 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
35 years
Family
25%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 35 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Touchstone Family Law
6101 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Touchstone Family Law
100 Main Street, Suite 204, Fort Mill, SC, 29715
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Posted by Sherry | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best during hard times1
I loved working with Leigh and her team. When my world was falling apart and out of control, she gave me the tools to pick the pieces up and concentrate of what had to be done. Divorce is never simple, but she gave me wise advise and helped me work through the complexities of the legal system. Guidin...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2012
GREAT LAWYER!!!
Very pleased with how she handled my case. She kept me informed. Knows the law. She treated me and my family with respect. Highly recommend!
Leigh B. Sellers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Leigh is a very highly respected attorney in Charlotte and the surrounding communities. I value her leadership in the Bar, and always enjoy cases with Leigh as opposing counsel."
"Leigh is a well-respected, reputable and knowledgeable family law attorney in both North and South Carolina. She is known by attorneys and judges for both her strong legal expertise and professionalism. I respect and fully endorse her."
"Leigh has a wonderful personality and is an absolute professional. Great to work with."
"Leigh is a stellar advocate, very accomplished attorney and a nice person. I can endorse her without hesitation."
"Leigh is a terrific lawyer and a wonderful person! I have known Leigh for many years. Leigh is competent, capable and compassionate. She is also a fierce litigator when needed."
"Leigh Sellers is a superb family law attorney, and genuinely cares about each and every one of her clients. She is a huge asset to both the North Carolina and South Carolina legal communities."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Leigh is an outstanding family law attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding North Carolina and South Carolina family law and maintains an active, professional practice in both states. She is respected by judges and fellow lawyers in the community. I would recommend her to family."
"I endorse Leigh. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
James Duncan
Family lawyer
Lynelle Morgan
Family lawyer
Rebecca Wofford
Family lawyer
Mallory Willink
Family lawyer
Heidi Risser
Family lawyer
Laura Burt
Divorce and separation lawyer
Alan Krusch
Family lawyer
Rebecca Watts
Family lawyer
David Krusch
Family lawyer
Lindsey Dasher
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Certified Mediator, Certified Mediator South Carolina Family Court
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Board Certified in Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2005
Certified Family Financial Mediator, NC State Bar
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder, Touchstone Family Law
2004 - 2018
Partner, Krusch & Sellers, P.A.
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Weaver Bennett and Bland
1996 - 2002
Guardian ad Litem, Volunteer
1992 - 1995
Attorney, Ratchford and Associates
1990 - 1992
Staff Attorney, South Carolina Supreme Court
Associations
2018 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law SectionMember
2018 - Present
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationCouncil Member, Family Law Section
2017 - Present
Women Lawyers of CharlotteMember
2016 - Present
North Carolina State BarFamily Law Council
2015 - Present
York County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2015 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2004 - Present
MeckCounty Family Court Bench and Bar Committee
2003 - Present
Charlotte Collaborative Divorce ProfessionalsMember
2002 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar, Family Law Section
1996 - Present
North Carolina State Bar
1990 - Present
South Carolina Bar
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1990
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Hot TIps for Domestic Attorneys
Addiction in Family Court
2018
Advanced Family Law
Navigating Complex Asset Cases Violence in The Home
2017
Mecklenburg County Bar
Family Law and Immigration
2016
NC Family Law Specialists Conference
How to use Alcohol Monitoring in Custody Cases
2016
Family Law Section Sessions
Scheduling your Court Case
2016
Family Law Section Session
Most Important Local Rules and Why
2015
Western North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar
Navigating the Intersection of Bankruptcy Law and Family law
2014
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Family Law and Bankruptcy
2011
Second Saturdays
Mediation and alternative Dispute Resolution
2010
Handling Divorce Actions from Start to Finish
Interview, Discovery, Documents, ADR
2010
Food for Thought
Retroactive Child Support
2009
Financial Divorce Settlements in Touch Economic Times
Bankruptcy in Divorce/Tax Treatments in Divorce
2007
Successful Financial Settlements for your Divorce Client
Common Tax Issue in Family Law Case
2004
Annual MCB Food for Thought
Case law Update
Publications
2019
Welcome to Splitsville
Divorce Guidance from Leigh Sellers
2014
Women with Know-How
What is a Collaborative Divorce and How can is Save me Money?
2014
Women With Know-How
When is a Divorce Action Like the Government Shutdown?
2013
Women With Know How
How to Pay for School Supplies when you are Divorced
2012
Women With Know How
Divorce 101-Who Do I Hire
2012
Women With Know How
How to be Divorced and Enjoy your Summer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My wife left me and my boys and moved to Seattle Washington state so how can I get her for abandonment?
23 Feb 2018
Q&A
Between California and North Carolina which state would be best to file for a divorce.
14 Jan 2018
Q&A
Injunction possible on weekend?
29 Jul 2017