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The McIlveen Family Law Firm Story
The McIlveen Family Law Firm was founded by Sean and Angela McIlveen, a husband-and-wife team. The firm is headquartered in Gastonia, NC, and has offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC.
With 15 attorneys dedicated to family law and estate planning, the firm has more than 100 years of combined legal experience.
The team of family law attorneys handles all types of NC family law cases, including divorce, child custody, mediation, high-asset divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, property division, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, grandparents’ rights, domestic violence, adoption, surrogacy, and more.
Our attorneys also handle other family matters, including estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, and probate.
Recognizing that most people going through a divorce or family law case feel like everything in their lives is out of control, the firm set out on a mission to educate our clients about the law so that they could make good decisions about their cases. McIlveen clients have a team working on every case.
The McIlveen Family Law Firm is committed to maintaining a reputation for excellence and is focused on serving clients throughout North and South Carolina. The team is experienced in mediation and can often help you settle your NC divorce or family law case without going to court. However, if a trial is necessary, the experienced trial lawyers at the McIlveen Family Law Firm are ready to take your case to court and always strive to get you the best outcome possible.
The McIlveen Family Law Firm has offices in Gastonia, Charlotte, and Raleigh, NC.
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Firm Founders
ANGELA MCILVEEN
The first thing you will notice when you meet me is that I genuinely care about my clients and the clients of the Firm. Maybe it’s because I remember going through my parents’ nasty divorce when I was 6 years old. I know how my parents’ divorce impacted my life, and growing up with my dad when kids didn’t grow up with their fathers shaped my life. In case you are wondering, no, my mom wasn’t a bad person. My dad just had the best attorney in town. I also have the unique perspective of having gone through my custody trial and having sat in the witness seat in court. I know how crazy going through a divorce or custody lawsuit can make you, and I know how painful it is to have your life torn apart.
SEAN MCILVEEN
When I am not in the courtroom, I spend my time working on cars, building custom furniture and remodeling. I grew up in Gastonia, N.C. and graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a B.A. degree. I attended law school at both the University of Houston Law Center and Wake Forest University School of Law. I graduated with my J.D. from the University of Houston. I am also the author of two books on child custody and I am often asked to speak at events. I am a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Gaston County Bar Association and Cabarrus County Bar Association. I am also a Certified Mediator for family financial matters and have conducted mediations for more than 12 years. I frequently mediate cases for attorneys in the greater Mecklenburg and Gaston County areas.
Awards & Recognition
Our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and numerous other legal and business organizations for their work in family law throughout North and South Carolina.
In the News
“Attorney Angela McIlveen told WBTV that, nowadays, spouses are typically catching each other cheating by reading texts or social media conversations.”— WBTV
Podcast: The BusinessLeaderSpotlight.com Show featuring Angela McIlveen.
Community Involvement
As a local, family-owned business, we feel extremely blessed to be able to help so many people in our community. Throughout the year, our entire team is involved in various charity projects across Gaston County and the greater Charlotte area.
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