Wake Family Law Group, a prominent divorce and family law firm, proudly announces the promotion of two of its attorneys to the level of Partner. As Partners, Rachel Beard, and Melanie Phillips will continue to serve their clients and Wake Family Law Group by providing reasonable solutions to complicated family law matters with their experience and expertise.
Rachel Beard is a board-certified family law specialist focusing on family law negotiations and litigation. She is also a certified parenting coordinator in high-conflict custody matters and certified as a Family Financial Mediator. Rachel was selected for inclusion as a “Rising Star” in family law by the publication North Carolina Super Lawyers in 2022 and was also named to the 2022 Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite in family law. Rachel was a Managing Editor of the 2023 edition of the North Carolina Family Law Marital Claims Deskbook.
Melanie Phillips is a board-certified family law specialist representing clients in all North Carolina family law litigation and negotiations. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Wake County Bar Association and was selected for inclusion as a “Rising Star” in family law each year from 2020-2023 by the publication North Carolina Super Lawyers.
“It is an honor to promote Rachel and Melanie to the level of Partner at the firm. We are excited to see them continue their hard work and dedication to serving our clients, our WFLG team, and our community.” – Helen O’Shaughnessy
For media inquiries or further information about this announcement, please contact Schilawski O’Shaughnessy Grace King & Mauney, PLLC at (919) 787-4040.
ABOUT WAKE FAMILY LAW GROUP
Wake Family Law Group is a firm of highly respected lawyers committed to serving North Carolinians with quality and excellence in family law. The team is highly skilled at handling complex and highly contentious cases that require an aggressive approach, as well as aiding those who wish to avoid courtroom litigation through problem-solving and settlement negotiation. Wake Family Law Group serves the Raleigh, NC region through a collective experience as mediators, courtroom litigators, and financial strategists, along with eight board-certified family law specialists.