Lawyers in Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe, NC Attorneys

Address:

112 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112

Phone:

(704) 289-3250

Email:

intake@collinsfamilylaw.com

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Divorce Attorneys in Monroe, North Carolina

Going through with a divorce is an inherently difficult decision and process. Our Monroe, NC divorce lawyers understand all of the complex emotions involved, and are ready to represent you and protect your best interests. Getting the help you need from a compassionate family law attorney can take the pressure off of you and your family. Our licensed mediators will fight for the most peaceful solutions possible and stand up for you in a contested divorce. We have the experience to produce the outcome you desire.

Our Monroe, North Carolina Lawyers

Our Monroe, North Carolina attorneys have an unparalleled understanding of family law. Exclusively handling family law cases enables us to consistently produce favorable outcomes in everything from divorce mediation to property and debt division. Your family law attorney from Collins Family & Elder Law Group will become a vital member of your support team, providing you with the best possible legal guidance so you can confidently move forward with your life.

The Collins Family and Elder Law Group team have more than 196+ years of combined experience helping families navigate complicated, complex cases. Our family and elder law attorneys are highly knowledgeable and passionate about supporting families and individuals throughout the legal process. Whether you are looking for help in family or elder law or a divorce lawyer in Monroe, North Carolina, you can feel confident that you are getting the best service and legal advice in North Carolina.

Shawna Collins

Founder

Shawna handles complex divorce cases, as well as municipal and civil litigation. Shawna will listen carefully to your situation and offer advice as to what she believes to be in your best interest. If your case can be handled effectively outside of court to minimize litigation expenses, she will make sure you are aware of that option. If your case needs to be litigated, Shawna will be an aggressive and effective advocate for you.

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Isla Tabrizi

Partner and Chief of Legal Development

Understanding that no two cases are exactly alike, Attorney Isla Tabrizi takes the time to keep her clients focused on the positives. Even in the midst of confusion, stress, and anxiety, she guides clients step-by-step.

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Candace Faircloth

Partner and Chief of Trial Strategy

Candace strives to provide the best support possible for those who find themselves in need of legal representation and believes that each client’s situation should be handled as if it were her own.

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Rebecca Watts

Partner and Chief Legal Officer

Attorney Becky Watts brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice. She is known for her efficiency in family law appellate work and is an experienced and effective mediator. Her hard work is indicative of what our firm offers.

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Jennifer Rodrigue

Senior Attorney & Regional Director, Lowcountry

With a background in psychology, I have an ever-growing interest in and dedication to helping and understanding those struggling with mental health, which is often a factor in family law. I understand the stress and emotional impact a divorce or custody action and the frustration of finding “a new normal.” I am committed to guiding my clients through the legal process with compassion and understanding.

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Christine Houston

Managing Attorney

My interest and commitment to the practice of family law stems from my own personal experience. Understand that the end of a marriage is not only devastating and stressful, but also has ripple effects throughout other areas of life. My primary goal is to help my clients navigate through this difficult time in their lives with patience, understanding, and compassion.

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Kathryn DeAngelo

Senior Counsel Elder Law

Kathryn Cook DeAngelo joined Collins Family & Elder Law Group in August 2021 as Senior Counsel to the Collins Elder Law practice division. She graduated from Marshall University, Huntington, WV, in 1968 with a B.A. in Business Education. She also has an M.Ed. from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Prior to attending law school, Kathryn was a public school teacher and taught business/secretarial studies for twelve (12) years at DuVal High School in Prince George’s County, MD. In 1984 Kathryn graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina Central University Law School (NCCU Law}, Durham, NC.

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Melinda Taylor

Managing Attorney

Melinda Taylor is the managing attorney in our Columbia, SC office. She has extensive experience advocating for clients who were victims of domestic violence. She has represented clients in custody, divorce, adoption, child support, separation, and birth certificate cases. Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has mediated many custody and divorce cases with simple and complex issues.

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Amber Morris

Managing Attorney

Amber R. Morris, Managing Attorney at Law, originally from Louisville, Kentucky, is a graduate of the College of Charleston, where she was active in Kappa Delta Sorority. Upon graduation, Amber relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, with a corporate position with a national retailer. She attended Charlotte School of Law, where she was a member of Law Review, Women in Law, and served as a Teaching Assistant. She traveled to Tanzania with her Comparative Law class to study children’s rights and work in orphanages and group homes.

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Ali Miller

Attorney at Law

Ali Miller is a skilled litigation and cooperative resolution attorney. She is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. She is also a Certified Parenting Coordinator who works to guide and assist in high-conflict custody cases. She received the Safe Alliance Commitment to Justice Award in 2015 for her dedication to victims of domestic violence. Ali represents clients in all areas of family law.

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Kristen Leonard

Attorney at Law

Kristen Leonard is the primary attorney in our Greenville, South Carolina office. She services clients in both South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Kristen practices both family law and elder law and has extensive experience in litigation and as a prosecutor. She is equipped to advocate both within and outside of the courtroom for her family and elder law clients.

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Monica Schuring

Attorney at Law

Monica Schuring is based in our Fort Mill office and received her Juris Doctor from University of South Carolina School of Law. She represents clients in both North and South Carolina, exclusively in the area of family law and domestic relations. Monica practices in both the Fort Mill/Northern SC and the Charlotte markets. She has also practiced in Columbia, SC. Monica has extensive litigation experience and also has experience in representing the State in child abuse and neglect cases.

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Rebecca A. Daddino

Attorney at Law

Rebecca graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2017. She became licensed in North Carolina in 2017 and South Carolina in 2020. Rebecca was elected to serve on the NC & SC NAELA Boards for the upcoming year. She also serves on the NCBA Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law guardianship subcommittee and the SC Bar Elder Law Committee.

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Alexa Litt

Attorney at Law

Alexa grew up in Apex, NC, and attended UNC Charlotte for her undergraduate degree with a major in Criminal justice and a minor in psychology. She then went to Elon University School of Law where she was a member of the moot court board. She was selected as a 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star.

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Sarah Sykes

Attorney at Law

Sarah Sykes is a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Mississippi College School of Law with a passion for family law. She is dually licensed in North and South Carolina. Sarah believes in zealously advocating for every client who steps foot in our office.

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Madison Woschkolup

Attorney at Law

Madison Woschkolup grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina for her undergraduate degree, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She received her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University where she was a member of the Wake Forest Law Review.

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Shayna Matheny

Attorney at Law

Shayna Matheny is based in our Monroe, North Carolina office and services clients in Union and Gaston Counties. She attended the California University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree in Jurisprudence and Legal Studies. She went on to become valedictorian of her class at North Carolina Central University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate and was an Editor on the NCCU Law Review. She was selected as a 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star.

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Jessica Brashear

Attorney at Law

Jessica Brashear is an attorney licensed to practice in North and South Carolina. She joined Collins Family & Elder Law Group as an Elder Law Attorney in 2023. She has a passion for people and a strong interest in working with individuals and families as they plan for the future.

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