Awards and Press

Recognition & Media

Awards & Press

Over the years, McIlveen Family Law Firm and our attorneys have been recognized by legal organizations, business publications, and peer-review services for our results, client satisfaction, and community involvement.

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Current recognition

Attorney Recognition

Several of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers and by Best Lawyers, independent peer-review rating services, for their work in family law and estate planning.

Sean McIlveen

Sean McIlveen

North Carolina Super Lawyers, Family Law

2025-2027

Kisha Patel

Kisha Patel

NC Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Family Law

2024-2027

Jennifer Palmer

Jennifer Palmer

NC Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Estate Planning & Probate

2026-2027

DaVon Maddox

DaVon Maddox

NC Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Family Law

2026-2027

The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same region and practice area. Five McIlveen attorneys are recognized in the 2027 edition. Read the announcement.

  • Angela McIlveen, The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2027
  • Sean McIlveen, The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Family Law Arbitration and Mediation, 2024-2027
  • Alexander French, The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2027
  • Kisha Patel, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Family Law, 2024-2027
  • Chelsi Jolly, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Family Law, 2026-2027

Firm history

Past Awards & Honors

Over more than a decade in practice, the firm has been recognized by business publications and local readers’ choice programs for growth, workplace culture, and community involvement.

Raleigh's Best, Gold

Raleigh’s Best, Gold

McIlveen Family Law Firm, Raleigh Office · 2022

Gold Winner in The News & Observer’s Raleigh’s Best readers’ choice awards.

Raleigh's Best, Family Law

Raleigh’s Best, Family Law

McIlveen Family Law Firm, Raleigh Office · 2022

Bronze Winner for Family Law in The News & Observer’s Raleigh’s Best readers’ choice awards.

Inc. 5000

Inc. 5000

McIlveen Family Law Firm · 2016, 2017

Named to Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Fast 50

Fast 50

McIlveen Family Law Firm · 2015, 2016

Charlotte Business Journal’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Charlotte area.

Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work

McIlveen Family Law Firm · 2014–2016

Recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal for workplace culture.

Community Impact Award

Community Impact Award

McIlveen Family Law Firm · 2014

Recognized for the firm’s involvement and impact in the community.

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