Marion Kathleen Parsons

Marion Kathleen Parsons

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Child Custody ... +2 more

156 East Chestnut Street, Asheville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Parsons Law

156 East Chestnut Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Marion Kathleen Parsons's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent attorney, bad legal system

If I were rating the legal system, I'd give it something like a "D," but Ms. Parsons is an excellent attorney. She presented the evidence so as to give the judge an accurate history of my case, methodically shutting down each of my ex's attempts to paint a false picture. Ms. Parsons' work should no...t have been necessary; the courts should never have allowed my ex's obviously false allegations to see a courtroom. My ex should be in prison or working off my legal bill, not having visitation with the children every other weekend. Nevertheless, Ms. Parsons presented all the evidence upon which the court should have ordered that result. She can't be blamed for the court's gross failure to dispense justice.

Posted by Brandi | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SHE IS THE G.O.A.T

Ms. Parsons has been an exceptional attorney! She fought for me to gain custody of my son! Because of her expanded knowledge and action in the courtroom I have my son at home where he should be! She has given me something that can never be repaid!! I am eternally grateful for her and all she has done... for me!!! ❤

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

Highly satisfied client

I used Marion Parsons for both a divorce and filing of child custody/support papers. Everything was completed in a timely manner and I could not have been happier. Valerie, the para, was excellent and had answers to all my questions almost immediately. I would use them again and would recommend Pa...rsons Law to all of my closest friends.

Posted by A.R. | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Huge disappointment

Marion Parsons claimed that she could take on a complicated case involving divorce, child custody, and child support with an out of state order and it wouldn't be a problem. When the case started I was getting a substantial amount of child support, basically had full custody of the kids, and was stil...l married and able to use my spouse's insurance and benefits. Thanks to Marion's tactics and empty promises, I am making less in child support than the standard state calculation when the case started (last Summer I might add), I had to agree to 50/50 custody, which cut my support even more, and I am soon to be divorced despite her promises that she would throw legal strategies out there that the other side wouldn't know how to defend. She said she could delay the divorce if not stop it from happening in this state AND get him to pay the legal fees. She also said she would be able to prove that my ex-spouse was hiding income in order to increase my child support, but this turned out to be another empty promise. I had very high hopes when the case started and felt that Marion understood my predicament and goals and knew just what to do to shut down the opposing side's counsel but the outcome since working with her has been disappointing to say the least. Plus I am stuck paying her thousands of dollars in legal fees on top of it all. I would have been better off not using a lawyer and making my own deal with my ex.

Posted by Heidi | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

If you want to be thrown under the bus...

hire Marion Parsons. Awful representation when I was going through a horrific event. She offered supervised visits when there was no reason to offer it. After hiring a new lawyer, it took months to get out of the mess she created.

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Marion Kathleen Parsons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Bryan

Child custody lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heidi Stewart

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Attorney Parsons in Family Court matters and have found her to be someone who fights zealously on behalf of her client's legal issues. I highly recommend her for your legal needs in the areas of Family Law matters (Divorce, Child Custody, Juvenile cases) and in the area of Superior Civil and Criminal Court cases."

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Michael Capone

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marion has shown herself to be an attorney with immense integrity and a distinct dedication to the welfare and interest of her clients. She has shown herself to be a strong advocate and a wise counselor on matters. I have previously referred business to her and will continue to do so in the future because of these qualities."

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Fisher Wise

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"One of the sharpest lawyers I've ever had the pleasure of working for. I highly recommend her."

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David Grigaltchik

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heidi Stewart

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Parsons Law, PA

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

2009 - 2010

Legal Intern, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

2008 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Forsyth County District Attorneys Office

2007 - 2007

Judicial Clerk, 49th Circuit Court, Mecosta County, MI

2007 - 2007

Public Defender, Washtenaw Public Defender's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pilos-Narron v. Narron

Settled

Redmon v. Gantt

Dismissed

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Education

2010

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Western Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

University of Cambridge

Studies - British Literature

Speaking Engagements

2019

20th Judicial District Bar Association

Juvenile Court

2018

28th Judicial District Bar Professionalism For New Admittees Program

Professionalism Pitfalls In The First Year of Practice

2017

Parent Attorney Conference

Rethinking Who Decides a Child's Best Interests

Publications

2006

Western Michigan University Writing Pedagogy

Languages

English

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