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Sheila G. Passenant
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Licensed in South Carolina for 8 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Passenant & Shearin Law
8832 Blakeney Professional Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28277
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Sheila G. Passenant's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mixed results - nice but not effective enough
I used Sheila for a divorce agreement mediation. She was a good advocate for the welfare of the children, but that was not the heart of the issues. Easy to work with and very likeable person. I felt that she was an honest and open. She was poor at keeping appointments and returning emails and cal...
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Should have been a social worker
Sheila was excellent about keeping the children first and foremost in my divorce proceedings. However she bended to the opposing party way too easily, shushed me if I disagreed with her offer, gave away large amounts of money at the end of mediation just to be finished and went totally MIA in the fo...
Sheila G. Passenant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the privilege of working with Sheila for over 8 years, first as a client and now as a co-worker. In handling my own family law case, Sheila was professional and diligent in making sure my rights, and my children's best interests were protected. She is a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sheila for over five years. She works very hard for her clients, keeps them informed of what is going on in their cases, and is a great advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sheila Passenant is a highly experienced attorney. She is a proficient negotiator and mediator and does her best to settle her client's cases quickly and fairly. When settlement is not possible, Sheila is an excellent litigator with over 20 years of courtroom experience. I would recommend her to anyone looking to hire a family law attorney in Mecklenburg or Union County."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sheila Passenant is an exceptional attorney. Her knowledge and experience with family law is astounding."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Commitment to Justice Award, Safe Alliance
2016
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2014
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar
2013
Commitment to Justice Award, Safe Alliance
2012
Commitment to Justice Award, United Family Services
2009
Recipient of Women's Impact Fund Grant, United Family Services
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Passenant & Shearin Law
Associations
1999 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
1999 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
North Carolina Bar Association
Domestic Violence Committee
Parent Coordinator Committee
Member
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Fee Dispute Committee
Mecklenburg County Collaborative Law Group
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Candidate Review Committee
Education
1989
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Scranton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Board Certified Family Law Specialist
N/A
State Certified Permanency Mediatior
N/A
Certified Parent Coordinator
Speaking Engagements
N/A
United Family Services Domestic Violence Legal Representation Project
Presenter and Coordinator
N/A
Council for Children's Rights
Presenter and Staff Attorney
Publications
2000
Fourth Court Circle of Appeals
Hague Convention Case published opinion, Miller v. Miller
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For The Legal Representation Project
Training Manual
N/A
"Family Law Boot Camp" CLE Program
Training Manual
Languages
English
Activity
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