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When Life Changes, You Don't Have to Face it Alone

The strength of one of the Carolinas' largest Family & Estate Law firms—with the personal attention every family deserves.

30+ Attorneys • 15 Offices • Serving Families Across North & South Carolina.

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Meet Our Attorney Team

Exceptional legal counsel is defined as much by judgment and consistency as by outcomes. We approach every matter with intention—listening carefully, advising clearly, and proceeding with discipline and purpose. Clients can expect a steady process, thoughtful guidance, and a firm that remains present throughout life’s most consequential transitions.

Shawna Collins
Shawna Collins Founder
Isla Tabrizi
Isla Tabrizi Partner & Chief of Legal Development
Candace S. Faircloth
Candace S. Faircloth Partner & Chief of Trial Strategy
Jennifer Rodrigue
Jennifer Rodrigue Partner & Regional Director of the Lowcountry
Melinda Taylor
Melinda Taylor Partner
Kathryn Cook DeAngelo
Kathryn Cook DeAngelo Senior Counsel
Amber R. Morris
Amber R. Morris Senior Attorney
Ali Miller
Ali Miller Managing Attorney
Madison Woschkolup
Madison Woschkolup Managing Attorney
Shayna Matheny
Shayna Matheny Managing Attorney
Monica Schuring
Monica Schuring Attorney at Law
Stephanie Smith
Stephanie Smith Attorney at Law
Christine Robbins
Christine Robbins Attorney at Law
Chelsea Josey
Chelsea Josey Attorney at Law
Kaitlyn Yost
Kaitlyn Yost Attorney at Law
Tabitha Alcott
Tabitha Alcott Attorney at Law
Mikaila Matt
Mikaila Matt Attorney at Law
Patti Tutone
Patti Tutone Attorney at Law
Lauren Riedy
Lauren Riedy Attorney at Law
Paulina Havelka
Paulina Havelka Attorney at Law
Peyton Staab
Peyton Staab Attorney at Law
Meredith Jolin
Meredith Jolin Attorney at Law
Ann-Marie Murzin
Ann-Marie Murzin Attorney at Law
Nicole Jackson
Nicole Jackson Attorney at Law
Lucy Pannes
Lucy Pannes Attorney at Law
Tracey Hower
Tracey Hower Attorney at Law
Spencer Schold
Spencer Schold Of Counsel
Nancy Roberts
Nancy Roberts Of Counsel
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Firm When Needed. Thoughtful Always.

Family & Estate Law Attorneys Serving North & South Carolina

Families encounter different challenges at different moments. Some require decisive advocacy. Others call for careful planning and restraint. In contested family matters, we bring resolve—disciplined strategy, preparation, and steadiness when the stakes are high. In estate planning and legacy work, we provide careful counsel—precise, discreet guidance shaped by foresight and technical care. Across every matter, our approach remains measured, attentive, and grounded in sound judgment.

Focused Counsel for Family and Estate Matters

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Family Law
& Litigation

When disputes arise, clarity and resolve matter. We represent clients in complex divorce, custody, support, and high-asset family litigation with disciplined advocacy and sound judgment—focused on outcomes and long-term stability.

Estate Planning
& Wealth Protection

Estate planning requires foresight and precision. We advise individuals and families in the creation of wills, trusts, and long-term plans designed to protect assets, preserve intent, and provide continuity across generations.

Additional
Family-Centered Services

Guardianships, probate administration, and related matters handled with care, efficiency, and discretion.

Trusted Counsel. Thoughtful Execution.

  • Measured Strength

    Decisive advocacy guided by preparation and restraint.

  • Refined Planning

    Deliberate, technically sound planning designed to endure.

  • Considered Service

    A professional approach marked by attentiveness, respect, and consistency.

  • Local Presence

    Meaningful, face-to-face counsel with convenient offices across North and South Carolina.

  • Established Experience

    Serving families since 1995 with a deep bench of attorneys bringing more than 350 years of combined experience.

  • Integrated Expertise

    In-house board-certified family law attorneys, financial mediators, former Probate Clerk, and former District Court Judge, all under one roof.

Counsel for Life's Defining Moments

We serve individuals and families across North and South Carolina in matters that shape lives, finances, and futures. Our firm is built on sound judgment, disciplined execution, and a commitment to thoughtful, client-centered counsel.

45-Year-Old Married Dad of Three

“She made things work for me. I’m a nuts-and-bolts guy; she made the process simple for me.”

Dean Kilbourne
23+ Year North Carolina Resident, Dad to a 14-Year-Old Daughter

“She was a passionate supporter of me. She cared genuinely for my daughter.”

Mark Isley

“No matter where I was in the process, it was always about ‘it’s going to be alright’ and ‘you’re important to us.’”

Suzette Williams
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Board Certified Specialist, North Carolina State Bar — Family Law
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Board Certified Specialist, North Carolina State Bar — Family Law
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Board Certified Specialist, North Carolina State Bar — Family Law

Steady judgment. Enduring counsel.

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