Brenda T. Coppede

Brenda T. Coppede

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 18 years

Child custody Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +2 more

56 Central Avenue; Suite 203, Asheville, NC

About Brenda

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 18 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Brenda T. Coppede

56 Central Avenue; Suite 203, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Brenda T. Coppede's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable, kind, and to the point

I hired Brenda after reading her reviews and being underwhelmed with my previous lawyer. She helped navigate with firm kindness the rollercoaster that is my ex. She helped make a high stress situation and a highly manipulative ex much more manageable. We were able to get a signed parenting agreeme...nt that was in the best interest of me and my daughter without ever going to court. She had a firm grasp on the law, and a no nonsense approach. Always respectful and very responsive. I would highly recommend Brenda to anyone.

Posted by Kathryn | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hardworking and Honest

Custody suits are always tough, add to the mix that the person seeking custody is not a parent and it becomes even more tricky. Ms. Coppede was honest from the start, never promising anything but was reassuring about what could be expected. Her knowledge and understanding of NC law won our case. My ...niece and nephew can now lay their heads down at night without fear of what tomorrow may bring. When the other side tells you they can't stand your attorney, well you know you've got a great one. I would trust Brenda to help me with any legal issues I might have. Thank you, I can not express just how our family feels about what you have done for these children. May you find nothing but blessings in your future.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Seeking Professional and Compassionate Legal Assistance?

Brenda Coppede assisted me during a lengthy and contentious separation and divorce. She provided expert legal advice, exhibited very high standards of professionalism and offered wise counsel as we navigated numerous twists and turns over almost two years of negotiations. Brenda and her staff were ...also always available when new issues erupted. On one occasion she even came to my workplace and met with my co-workers and volunteers (on a weekend) after they were exposed to personal and private information related to my divorce. I fully recommend the services of Brenda and Siemens Family Law to anyone seeking professional, ethical and compassionate legal advice.

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Brenda T. Coppede's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Cash

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have served as the mediator in dozens of cases in which Ms. Coppede has appeared as the attorney for one of the parties. I have found Ms. Coppede to be intelligent, knowledgeable regarding the law, and committed to helping her clients find solutions to their legal problems. She is an excellent family law attorney who genuinely cares about the best interests of her clients."

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Jim Siemens

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Brenda is an exceedingly bright, prepared and competent advocate. She has a rare blend of intellect, wit and people skills that make her a winning lawyer. It is my honor and privilege to work with her."

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Shannan Tuorto

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2020

2020 Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

2019 Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

2018 Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Eric D. Turner Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Brenda T. Coppede

2022 - 2022

Certified Family Financial Mediator, North Carolina

2019 - 2019

Certified Parenting Coordinator, North Carolina

2010 - 2019

Attorney, Private Practice, Asheville

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, Bozeman, MT

2007 - 2008

Judicial Law Clerk, State of Montana

2006 - 2007

Judicial Law Clerk, State of Delaware

Associations

2016 - Present

Consider Haiti

Treasurer

2014 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

2013 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2010 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2010 - Present

28th Judicial District Bar

2011 - 2012

28th Judicial District Bar, Nominating Committee

2007 - 2010

Montana State Bar

2007 - 2010

Montana State Bar, Family Law Section

Education

2006

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

North Carolina State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Updating the Family Lawyer's Toolkit

Representing the Dependent Spouse

Languages

English

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