Allison Holstein
All lawyers deal with the law, but family law attorneys are uniquely involved in our clients’ most personal lives and their most precious assets – their children. As a lawyer and a mother of four, my goal is for my clients and their families to transition through divorce as painlessly as possible, both emotionally and financially. I empower my clients to take control of their lives and reach agreements when possible, or I advocate for them in court when more aggression is necessary. As a mediator, I guide both parties and their attorneys toward fair and reasonable outcomes, while creating closure and reducing tension whenever possible. There is usually a creative solution to a problem if everyone simply “thinks outside the box.” It may just take a bit of extra effort to get there.
However, there are times when a solution is not possible or the other side refuses to compromise. I have been a Family Law litigator for over 20 years and continue to actively try cases in the courtroom. Not only does this give me a better perspective in mediating a case to settlement, but it also allows me to more accurately gauge my strategy for court so that I’m able to be a more successful advocate. Each case is different, just like each family is different and no two cases are alike. Some cases require both aggression and compromise, and I regularly handle both.
It is truly rewarding for me to help my clients navigate through the divorce process and achieve the finality they need to begin a new chapter in their lives. I would love to sit down with you to answer all of your questions and talk about how I may be able to help guide you through one of the most difficult times in your life. I have recently opened my calendar to accept new clients and can be reached by phone or email.
Education
- J.D., Wake Forest School of Law
- B.S. in Management, Purdue University
Admissions
- North Carolina
- 26th Judicial District
- U.S. District Court, W.D.N.C.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Legal Elite – Business North Carolina
- “Top Rated Family Law Attorney” – Super Lawyers®
- “Rising Star” – Super Lawyers®
- AV Preeminent® (highest possible) peer rating in legal ability and ethical standards – Martindale-Hubbell®
- 10.0 out of 10.0 rating – Avvo
- Domestic Court Bar Committee (Past Secretary)
- Certified Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professional
- Charlotte Women’s Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association (Family Law Section, Past Chair)
- Mecklenburg County Collaborative Family Law Practice Group
Civic Involvement
- Guardian Ad Litem and volunteer for Council for Children’s Rights
- Lecturer at continuing legal education courses for the Mecklenburg County Bar