Prior to law school, Ms. Kelly was the volunteer coordinator for the Guardian ad Litem Program in Durham, N.C., through the Americorps VISTA program.
Stephanie L. Kelly
Managing Partner
About Stephanie L. Kelly, Managing Partner
The divorce process is not easy. It is frustrating, and at times you will feel like giving in so that you can just get it over with. Other times, you will be so angry that you will want to take as much as you can. Stephanie Kelly says it’s her job as a divorce lawyer to keep a level head throughout the process for the sake of her clients. “My goal is to always be honest with you about when you are being unreasonable, when you are being too generous, and the entire spectrum of scenarios that you may expect.”
Ms. Kelly found family law appealing after participating in a Guardian ad Litem program that opened her eyes to the need children have for representation in the court system and the profound effect that the court system can have on their lives. “I genuinely want to help make the experience of ending a marriage as painless as possible for my clients, especially when children are involved,” Ms. Kelly said. “Of course, if I feel that my client is being treated unfairly, I’ll work aggressively and intelligently to set that right.”
Licenses
Ms. Kelly is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, England and Wales.
Education
Ms. Kelly received both her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Experience
Ms. Kelly solely practiced family law for two years at a family law firm in Charlotte before joining Cordell & Cordell. Prior to law school, she worked for the Guardian ad Litem program in Durham, N.C, a program that advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system.
Associations
Ms. Kelly belongs to the North Carolina Bar Association and Board Certified Specialist in Family law through the North Carolina Bar.
Publications
Ms. Kelly has presented to fellow attorneys at a National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education seminar titled “Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish.”
Miscellaneous
