Ashley Michael
Owner/Managing Attorney at Michael & Russell, PLLC- Claim this Profile
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TODD McCURRY
Ms. Michael is a energetic and knowledgeable attorney. She demonstrates a great balance between negotiation and litigation that servers clients interest well, meaning she knows the law but also knows what she does involves people. She knows the law and understands that her clients and their lives matter as much as the rule of law. Todd McCurry
David Anderson, ChFC®
Ashley is a great resource for Guardianship and Family Law matters. She exudes competence and knowledge in these areas, as well as being an efficient communicator to both the clients and the court. I feel completely comfortable referring my clients to her when they need Family Law representation.
Stephanie Daniel
I first met Ashley in her role as Guardian ad Litem in an incompetency/guardianship proceeding. Ashley amazed me by the level of care and attention she gave to the matter. Ashley also has the unique ability to handle complex legal issues as well as difficult personalities that can be presented when issues involving family law arise. Ashley is practical and settlement-oriented, but when litigation is needed, she is aggressive, articulate and clearly well-known and liked by the judges, other attorneys and courthouse staff. In short, Ashley is experienced, passionate, dedicated and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have always enjoyed working with Ashley on a professional level and I am so blessed that the professional camaraderie we share developed into a dear friendship.
TODD McCURRY
Ms. Michael is a energetic and knowledgeable attorney. She demonstrates a great balance between negotiation and litigation that servers clients interest well, meaning she knows the law but also knows what she does involves people. She knows the law and understands that her clients and their lives matter as much as the rule of law. Todd McCurry
David Anderson, ChFC®
Ashley is a great resource for Guardianship and Family Law matters. She exudes competence and knowledge in these areas, as well as being an efficient communicator to both the clients and the court. I feel completely comfortable referring my clients to her when they need Family Law representation.
Stephanie Daniel
I first met Ashley in her role as Guardian ad Litem in an incompetency/guardianship proceeding. Ashley amazed me by the level of care and attention she gave to the matter. Ashley also has the unique ability to handle complex legal issues as well as difficult personalities that can be presented when issues involving family law arise. Ashley is practical and settlement-oriented, but when litigation is needed, she is aggressive, articulate and clearly well-known and liked by the judges, other attorneys and courthouse staff. In short, Ashley is experienced, passionate, dedicated and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have always enjoyed working with Ashley on a professional level and I am so blessed that the professional camaraderie we share developed into a dear friendship.
TODD McCURRY
Ms. Michael is a energetic and knowledgeable attorney. She demonstrates a great balance between negotiation and litigation that servers clients interest well, meaning she knows the law but also knows what she does involves people. She knows the law and understands that her clients and their lives matter as much as the rule of law. Todd McCurry
David Anderson, ChFC®
Ashley is a great resource for Guardianship and Family Law matters. She exudes competence and knowledge in these areas, as well as being an efficient communicator to both the clients and the court. I feel completely comfortable referring my clients to her when they need Family Law representation.
Stephanie Daniel
I first met Ashley in her role as Guardian ad Litem in an incompetency/guardianship proceeding. Ashley amazed me by the level of care and attention she gave to the matter. Ashley also has the unique ability to handle complex legal issues as well as difficult personalities that can be presented when issues involving family law arise. Ashley is practical and settlement-oriented, but when litigation is needed, she is aggressive, articulate and clearly well-known and liked by the judges, other attorneys and courthouse staff. In short, Ashley is experienced, passionate, dedicated and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have always enjoyed working with Ashley on a professional level and I am so blessed that the professional camaraderie we share developed into a dear friendship.
TODD McCURRY
Ms. Michael is a energetic and knowledgeable attorney. She demonstrates a great balance between negotiation and litigation that servers clients interest well, meaning she knows the law but also knows what she does involves people. She knows the law and understands that her clients and their lives matter as much as the rule of law. Todd McCurry
David Anderson, ChFC®
Ashley is a great resource for Guardianship and Family Law matters. She exudes competence and knowledge in these areas, as well as being an efficient communicator to both the clients and the court. I feel completely comfortable referring my clients to her when they need Family Law representation.
Stephanie Daniel
I first met Ashley in her role as Guardian ad Litem in an incompetency/guardianship proceeding. Ashley amazed me by the level of care and attention she gave to the matter. Ashley also has the unique ability to handle complex legal issues as well as difficult personalities that can be presented when issues involving family law arise. Ashley is practical and settlement-oriented, but when litigation is needed, she is aggressive, articulate and clearly well-known and liked by the judges, other attorneys and courthouse staff. In short, Ashley is experienced, passionate, dedicated and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have always enjoyed working with Ashley on a professional level and I am so blessed that the professional camaraderie we share developed into a dear friendship.
Credentials
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Legal Elite-2019 Family Law Attorney
NC Business MagazineJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Parenting Coordinator
approved by NC CourtsJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Michael & Russell, PLLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner/Managing Attorney
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Jul 2021 - Present
As a trained litigator, mediator and collaborative law professional, I meet with clients to discuss specific needs/goals/problems they are currently experiencing in their life. Then after information gleaned from the client and through education of the law to the client, together the client and I can make informed decisions about how to use the law and problem solving what will best fit with the client's goals. Budget consciousness, respectability, client personality and interests of the client are all factors used to in turn rationalize possible options to handle their case, whether by utilizing the courts, mediation, or collaborative law. Show less
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Board Certified in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar
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Nov 2017 - Present
Certified family law specialist November 20, 2017 by the North Carolina State Bar Certified family law specialist November 20, 2017 by the North Carolina State Bar
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North Carolina Collaborative Attorney Network
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United States
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Legal Services
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NC-CAN Board of Directors
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Jun 2017 - Present
Non-profit committed to educating the citizens of NC about Collaborative Divorce Non-profit committed to educating the citizens of NC about Collaborative Divorce
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COASTAL COLLABORATIVE COLLEAGUES
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Mar 2012 - Present
https://www.coastalcollaborativedivorce.com/ Collaborative Divorce/Collaborative Law attorney-services: Coastal Collaborative Colleagues is an interdisciplinary group of specially trained professionals committed to providing an alternative to the traditional adversarial court process for resolving divorce and family law disputes. Instead of relying upon a court to resolve issues related to separation or divorce, the members of Coastal Collaborative Colleagues and their clients reach such resolutions by working together in a client-driven process characterized by honest, respectful and good-faith communication and exchange of information. The members of Coastal Collaborative Colleagues agree and pledge to resolve their collaborative cases outside of court, a pledge reflecting the group’s philosophy that the collaborative divorce process yields cost-effective and creative resolutions while minimizing the emotional and financial devastation often accompanying traditional court processes. Show less
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NCDRC Mediator
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Craige & Fox, PLLC
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Family Financial Mediator
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Aug 2012 - Present
Ashley is a trained mediator who may be appointed by judges in Family Court and/or designated by local attorneys to mediate cases in Family Court such as alimony, spousal support, equitable distribution, child support, child custody, etc. Ashley is a trained mediator who may be appointed by judges in Family Court and/or designated by local attorneys to mediate cases in Family Court such as alimony, spousal support, equitable distribution, child support, child custody, etc.
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Attorney
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2021
Attorney, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Collaborative Law practioner Attorney, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Collaborative Law practioner
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Mako & Associates, PA
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Wilmington, NC
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Attorney
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2010
Family and Juvenile Law Family and Juvenile Law
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Education
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2003 - 2006
Appalachian School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), General; Mediation/Arbitration study; Practicums in Family Law, Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy -
1995 - 1999
University of North Carolina at Asheville
B.S. Management and Marketing, Minor in 2-Dimensional Art
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