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Gray Ellis - Wake Forest, NC
1740 Heritage Center DriveSuite 202 Wake Forest, NC 27587
Ellis Family Law
Wake Forest Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Gray Ellis is the founder and managing partner of Ellis Family Law and has successfully represented individuals and families in their most important legal matters for more than 20 years. He is also Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization - a distinction held by less than 2% of all family law practitioners in the state - and has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent attorney rating services.
In addition to his training and experience, Gray believes his effectiveness on behalf of clients is due in part to his personal experience as a parent who has gone through a separation.
"Perspective is very powerful in the practice of law, and especially in issues involving divorce, child custody, support, and end of life planning. I feel my background makes me a more effective advocate on behalf of our clients and provides an extra layer of determination and understanding about exactly what it is they are going through when they hire our firm." - Gray Ellis
Gray is also a believer in giving back to both the legal profession and broader communities served by the practice. He is a Board Member of Meals on Wheels Durham and created the Feed the Need Gala, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and funding to fight nutritional challenges among our elderly population.
In his free time, Gray enjoys tennis, golf, traveling and watching ACC sporting events.
About Gray Ellis
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Estate Planning
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founder & Managing Partner
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
- Attorney
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist, NC Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2008 - Present
- Durham County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
- Modern Family Committee of the North Carolina Family Bar (Chair)
Education
- North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- Burton & Ellis, Partner
- Wake County, Juvenile Court Counselor
Pro Bono Activities
- Board Member of Meals on Wheels of Durham
- Founder, Feed the Need Gala
- Habitat for Humanity
- Sponsor, Compass Center for Women Passion and Purple Event
- Sponsor, Durham Blues & Brews Festival Benefitting The Exchange Club of Greater Durham
- The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016
Classes and Seminars
- Divorce Clinic, Self Help, 2002 - Present
- Equitable Distribution Clinic, 2004 - Present
- Guest lecturer, UNC School of Women and Gender Studies
- Guest lecturer, Duke University School of Law
- University of North Carolina School of Women and Gender Studies, Guest Lecturer
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Gray Ellis
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2010 - 2012
- Super Lawyers Star Search, 2010
- AVVO Rating 10.0 - Top Attorney Divorce
- Martindale Hubbell A.V. Rated, 2016
- BBB Rating A+
- BBB of Eastern NC, Torch Award Finalist, 2017
- Best of Durham - Readers' Favorite Platinum Winner, 2014 - 2017
- North Carolina Leaders in the Law Honoree, 2017
- Best of The Triangle - Indy Week
- Leaders in Law Honoree, Lawyers Weekly, 2017
- Top 100 Family Lawyers in North Carolina Honoree, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016
- Top 100 Lawyer Honoree, The National Advocates, 2014 - 2016, 2014 - 2016
- Art of Law Excellence Award, 2015
- Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2012
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite, 2016 - 2018
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, 2015
- AV Preeminent Award, 2015 - 2019
- AV Preeminent Judicial Award, 2016 - 2017
- Top 100 Family Lawyers in North Carolina Honoree
- Charlotte Magazine North Carolina’s Super Lawyers, 2016
- AVVO 10.0 Rating
- Best Lawyers in America Honoree
Office Information
Address
1740 Heritage Center DriveSuite 202 Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone
Fax
- 877-678-1584
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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