North Carolina family law attorneys and estate-planning counsel
Meet Our Family Law Attorneys
McIlveen Family Law Firm brings together attorneys with experience in divorce, child custody, complex financial matters, mediation, estate planning and probate. Our lawyers collaborate across offices to provide clear advice, careful preparation and practical strategies.
Specialist certifications are awarded by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
Firm leadership
Meet Our Partners
Our partners guide the firm’s legal strategy, attorney development and commitment to client service.
Angela McIlveen
CEO, Co-Founder & Partner Attorney
Gastonia & Charlotte
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law focused on complex divorce, property division and alimony.
Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers, Family Law, 2025–2027
Sean McIlveen
Co-Founder & Partner Attorney
Gastonia
Certified Family Financial Mediator and Parent Coordinator focused on practical paths toward resolution.
Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers, Family Law, 2025–2027
Alexander French
Partner Attorney
Charlotte
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law handling complex divorce and contested litigation.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2024, 2026–2027
Gastonia office
Gastonia Attorneys
Serving Gaston County and nearby communities in family law, estate planning and probate. Visit the Gastonia office page →
Chelsi Jolly
Senior Associate Attorney
Family-law attorney handling custody, support, equitable distribution, divorce, domestic violence and mediation.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2025–2026
Jennifer Palmer
Senior Associate Attorney
Estate-planning and probate attorney helping families with wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Estate Planning & Probate, 2026–2027
DaVon Maddox
Associate Attorney
Family-law advocate handling divorce, child custody, property division and domestic-violence matters.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2026–2027
Charlotte office
Charlotte Attorneys
Serving Mecklenburg County and nearby communities in divorce, custody and complex family-law matters. Visit the Charlotte office page →
Joshua L. Finney
Senior Litigation Counsel
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and certified mediator handling contested family-law matters.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2025–2027
Bailey Wiseman
Associate Attorney
Strategic family-law attorney committed to guiding clients through complex and sensitive matters with clarity.
Raleigh office
Raleigh Attorneys
Serving Wake County and surrounding Triangle communities in divorce, custody and complex family-law matters. Visit the Raleigh office page →
Ashley Prince
Senior Litigation Counsel
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law handling divorce, custody, support and property division.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2026–2027
Kisha Patel
Senior Litigation Counsel
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law focused on high-asset divorce and complex financial cases.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2024–2027
Arianna Pearson
Associate Attorney
Strategic and compassionate advocate handling separation, divorce, custody, support and property division.
Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2027
Christian Ray
Associate Attorney
Campbell Law graduate and trained courtroom advocate representing clients in protective orders, separation agreements, absolute divorce, child support and contempt matters.
Katheryn Haas
Associate Attorney
Family-law attorney representing clients in divorce, separation, custody, support, alimony and equitable distribution.
A Team Approach to Difficult Family Decisions
Clients benefit from attorneys, paralegals and support professionals working together. Our structure allows the firm to prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly and draw on the experience of lawyers across multiple practice areas and offices.
Clear Advice
We explain the law, the risks and the practical consequences so clients can make informed decisions.
Prepared Advocacy
We pursue efficient resolutions when possible and prepare carefully for litigation when court is necessary.
Coordinated Support
Our legal team collaborates to keep matters moving and maintain focus on each client’s goals.
Talk With Our Legal Team
Schedule a consultation in Gastonia, Charlotte or Raleigh, or meet with us by phone or video.
