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4.5
46 reviews

27 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, U.S.A.

Family Law, Child Custody, Grandparents and Third-Party Custody Actions and 20 more

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About Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.

Award winning board certified family law attorneys representing clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and estate planning matters. Named to the list of Legal Elite law firms by Business North Carolina.

Family law problems can be difficult and highly emotional, but you do not have to face them alone. With an experienced lawyer on your side, you will have access to the clearheaded perspective you need to make wise choices. With a respected law firm in your corner, you can be assured your rights will be protected throughout the process.

At Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., we have extensive experience handling divorces, child custody disputes and other family law matters for clients throughout the Triangle area, from our offices in Cary, Durham, Pittsboro and Wake Forest. We are committed to resolving your legal issues and helping you move on to a better tomorrow.

In North Carolina, there are approximately 24,000 attorneys. Just over 1.1 percent of them are board-certified family law specialists. Several of these specialists are attorneys within Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.

 

Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C. (Pittsboro, North Carolina)
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Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C. got this award in 2021

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Domestic Violence
Posted by Mike
July 21, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Working with Kathleen Murphy was a great experience. She was extremely knowledgeable about a very complicated domestic violence situation and was a fierce advocate for me when I felt like I had no one else in my corner. I wouldn't have had the same positive outcome without her.

Family Law
Posted by Devon
February 11, 2025
Hired Attorney Sarah H. Gerow

Sarah Gerow since the beginning has always had my best interest in mind and put alot of fears I had about lawyers to rest through the quick actions and on point communication throughout my particular situation. The level of knowledge and the ability to explain it in a way that I could easily understand only increased my level of trust I had while she represented me. I could not be happier with the representation I recieved from Sarah Gerow.

 
Military Divorce
Posted by Carla
January 31, 2025
Hired Attorney Sarah H. Gerow

I am a divorced Navy wife. In our divorce decree we agreed to leave each other as beneficiaries of our retirement. My Florida retirement would redice by 1/3 and leave 2/3 to the remaining spouse in the event of death. My husband died less than 3 weeks after our divorce. The Navy refused to honor the divorce decree because he didn't go in AFTER the divorce and reauthorize me as the beneficiary. After I exhausted all other appeals, Ms. Gerow took my case and appealed directly to the Secretary of the Navy. She worked EXTREMELY hard, and effectively. She won my appeal, and I am receiving pay, AND received back pay. She was so kind. I know she really cared about me. I could not recommend her more highly. Carla L Rich.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Gray Ellis

I was lost. After 22 years of marriage and two kids, one of whom has special needs, my husband and I realized that our life together was over. We had tried multiple times to save our marriage, but nothing worked. I was confused, scared, and I had no idea where to turn. I had been a stay at- home mom when my kids were young and I had just recently re-entered the workplace, starting over with my career. I had no idea how I was going to start all over with my life without jeopardizing the life of my kids. But, a friend of mine, who had gone through a similar experience a few years back, told me about Ellis Family Law. She said they absolutely saved her. I called their law office and was able to get an appointment right away. Upon my first visit, I found their whole care team, attorneys and other staff, to be compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced. They helped us to navigate to our new lives and they delivered! These are people you can trust.

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2024
Hired Attorney Eva Freeman

I had the pleasure of working with Eva Freeman for our business, Flying Bull Beer Company. From drafting comprehensive contracts to negotiating a highly favorable settlement, Eva demonstrated exceptional skill and professionalism throughout the process. She showed a deep understanding of our needs and her contracts were well crafted. She anticipated potential issues and added protective clauses that have already helped us. We used her to negotiate a settlement, which was in our favor. She primarily handles family law, but she easily handled the needs of our business and we will use her again. Highly recommend!

 
Family Law
Posted by Katherine
August 29, 2024
Hired Law Firm

So happy to have found you! My experience with the firm has been wonderful. They are reliable, trustworthy, and work well as a team. They made a dificult time in my life easier and each member of the team went above and beyond!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2024
Hired Law Firm

The team at Ellis Family Law not only made my Separation Agreement experience simple, I received an excellent outcome, better than I thought it would be. Everyone is responsive and everyone I spoke with explained the process well and negotiated professionally and effectively on my behalf.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I can't express enough how grateful I am to have chosen Ellis Family Law. This law firm is fantastic. The lawyers are not only skilled but also genuinely care about their clients. They offer great support and handle cases with real understanding. If you need help with family legal issues, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2024
Hired Law Firm

The attorneys and office staff at Ellis Family Law are extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I would consider them one of the top law firms in the area. If you have any hesitation about hiring them, accept this review as your green light! I recommend them to anyone with family legal issues.

Legal Separation
Posted by Mary
August 26, 2024
Hired Attorney Eva Freeman

I recently needed an attorney for a sensitive and challenging personal matter regarding the separation from my partner. Working with Eva Freeman, Esq. and the Ellis Family Law Center was the best choice I (or anyone) could possibly have made regarding representation and counsel. Ms. Freeman was professional and highly skilled. She discussed and presented my options with clarity giving me the confidence to make the best decisions possible. In addition to her professionalism and legal experience, Ms. Freeman approached my concerns with kindness and compassion. I highly recommend her and the Ellis Family Law Center.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Child Custody
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Divorce
    • High-Asset Divorce
    • Military Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Domestic Violence
    • Paternity
    • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Agency and Distributorships 1
    • Property Division/Equitable Distribution
  • Business Law 1
    • Dividing Businesses and Professional Practices
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Litigation
  • Legal Separation 1
    • Separation Agreements
  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Estate Planning
    • Wills and Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Other 5
    • Grandparents and Third-Party Custody Actions
    • Gray Divorce
    • Division of Retirement Accounts
    • LGBT Family Law Issues
    • Resolutions Outside of Court

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4.5
46 reviews

27 Hillsboro StreetPittsboro, NC 27312U.S.A.

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  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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