Arianna Pearson
Associate Attorney | Raleigh
Arianna Pearson is an Associate Attorney in the Raleigh office of McIlveen Family Law Firm. A North Carolina native from the Outer Banks, she is known for a strategic mindset, attention to detail and a calm, responsive manner in emotionally charged cases.
What kinds of cases does Arianna Pearson handle?
Arianna represents clients in separation, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and equitable distribution matters in Wake County, Durham County and the surrounding counties.
Where did Arianna Pearson go to school?
Arianna grew up in Kitty Hawk on North Carolina's Outer Banks. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a degree in Political Science, working at a local law firm while in school. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she served as Notes Editor for the North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology, was active in Women in Law and spent a summer as a law clerk at the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
What experience did Arianna have before joining McIlveen Family Law Firm?
Before joining the firm Arianna practiced in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, handling both family law and civil litigation. Trying civil cases sharpened her courtroom skills and gives her a well-rounded perspective on the financial side of family cases.
How does Arianna approach a case?
Arianna builds a strategy around each client's goals and pursues it with precision, whether in court or at the negotiating table. She aims for strong outcomes while keeping conflict, and cost, in check. Clients value her calm demeanor, quick communication and steady focus on protecting their interests.
What recognition has Arianna Pearson received?
Arianna was selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for family law (2027) and received the Avvo Clients' Choice Award in 2026. Details are listed below.
Outside the Practice of Law
Arianna spends her free time with her dogs, Maya and Winnie, practicing hot yoga and getting back to the beach whenever she can. A proud Tar Heel, she also enjoys traveling and cheering on UNC athletics.
Awards
- Selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Family Law, 2027
- Clients' Choice Award, Avvo 2026
Memberships and Affiliations
- Susie Sharp Inn of Court, Member, 2026
- North Carolina State Bar