Angela W. McIlveen

Bar / Professional Activity

• Angela is a Community Board Member of the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina, 2016 - 2019
• Angela is a member of the Florida State Bar Association
• Angela is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association., 2026
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2026
• Angela McIlveen is a member of the Gaston County Bar. , 2026
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2025
• Angela is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association., 2025
• Angela is member of Gaston County Bar Association., 2025
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2024
• Angela is a member of the Gaston County Bar Association , 2024
• Angela is a member of the NC Bar Association , 2024
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2023
• Angela is a member of the Gaston County Bar Association., 2022
• Angela is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association., 2022
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2022
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina , 2021
• Angela is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association., 2021
• Angela is a member of the Gaston County Bar Association., 2021
• Angela is a member of the Gaston County Bar Association., 2020
• Angela is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association., 2020
• Angela McIlveen serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina. , 2020
• Angela McIlveen is a member of the Lawyer's Mutual community board., 2019
• Angela McIlveen is a Member, of the Gaston County Bar , 2019
• Member NC Bar Association , 2019
• Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2019
• Angela McIlveen is a Member of the ABA, 2019
• Member of Gaston County Bar, 2018
• Member ABA, 2018
• Member NC Bar Association, Family Law Section , 2018
• Member NC Bar Association , 2018
• Angela is a member of the Lawyer's Mutual community board, 2018
• Member Mecklenburg County Bar, 2017
• Member Gaston County Bar, 2017
• Board Member NC Bar Association Law Practice Management Section , 2016
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association, 2016
• Member NC Bar Association Family Law Section , 2016

Videos

• Fox News interview with Angela McIlveen on the rise in divorce numbers during the month of March, Trend Shows Divorce Spikes in March
• WBTV interview with Angela McIlveen Think Fast Discovering an Unfaithful Spouse, Think Fast Discovering an Unfaithful Spouse, 2015
• 10 Things to Know Before Filing For Divorce in NC

Representative Clients

• Representative clients include business owners, doctors, and NFL spouses. , 2026

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, 2022

Pro bono / Community Service

• Angela and Sean McIlveen are supporters of Council for Children's Rights, 2025
• Angela and Sean McIlveen are supporters of Council for Children's Rights, 2024
• Angela McIlveen and the McIlveen Family Law Firm supported Justice Initiatives as sponsors. , 2019
• Angela and Sean McIlveen are supporters of Council for Children's Rights, 2018
• Angela McIlveen and Sean McIlveen are supporters of the Cathey Marby Cloninger Domestic Violence Shelter. , 2018
• Angela and Sean McIlveen are supporters of Blumenthal Performing Arts. , 2018
• Bread Inc. , 2018
• Angela McIlveen and the McIlveen Family Law Firm supported the ABA Pro Bono Justice Fund. , 2018
• Fighting for Women of Fashion, Angela McIlveen and the McIlveen Family Law Firm continue to support Safe Alliance., 2018
• Speaker at Bethlem Center fundraiser , 2017
• Platinum Sponsor Charlotte Cobras, 2014
• Sponsor Fighting for Women of Fashion , 2015
• Walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2013
• McIlveen Wine Tasting and Auction to raise money for The Relatives

Educational Background

• Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C., B.A. in English, 2002

White Papers

• Angela McIlveen, Partner McIlveen Family Law Firm provides 10 things that you should do before you think about divorce. , Ten Things to Do Before You Think About Divorce, Divorce, Custody, Family Law, 2018

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Advanced Divorce Law Valuing and Dividing Complex Assets: Stock, Pensions, Retirement and more, NBI 2016
• Divorce Law: Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets, NBI 2017
• Divorce Law: Financial Documents and Mistakes 2019
• Adoption Law from Start to Finish, NBI 2019
• Family Law From Start to Finish, NBI 2019
• Tools for Tackling Financial and Parenting Aspects of Divorce, NBI 2020
• Angela presented on Complex Assets: Finding, Valuing and Dividing and QDROs: Solutions to Common Challenges, Speaker/Presenter, Top Challenges in North Carolina Family Law,, NBI, Attorneys, Legal, Family Law, 2025
• Finance 101 for Family Law Practitioners, NBI 2021
• Child Custody Evaluations, NBI 2022
• Advanced Family Law in North Carolina, NBI 2023
• Angela presented the top problems and solutions for family law paralegals. , Speaker/Presenter, Family Law Top Problems and Solutions for Paralegal, NALA, Paralegals, Family Law, 2024
• Angela presented on Discovery and Evidence in NC family law cases, Speaker/Presenter, Discovery and Evidence in North Carolina Family Law Cases, NBI, Attorneys, Legal, Family Law, 2023
• Child Custody Evaluations, Speaker/Presenter, Advanced Custody and Support Issues, NBI, Legal, Divorce, Family Law, 2022
• FINANCE 101 FOR FAMILY LAW PRACTITIONERS, Speaker/Presenter, Family Law A-Z, NBI, Legal, Divorce, Family Law, 2021
• Tools for Tackling Financial and Parenting Aspects of Divorce, Speaker/Presenter, Property, Custody, Child Support & Maintenance Issues, NBI, Legal, Divorce, Family Law, 2020
• Angela McIlveen is presenting on Adoption Law. FOLLOWING ETHICAL GUIDELINES IN ADOPTION LAW Identifying Conflicts of Interest Confidentiality in Adoption Cases Guidelines for Setting Fair Attorney Fees Observing the Rules of Professional Conduct WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Rights of the Biological Parents vs. Adoptive Parents: Who Takes Precedence? Proving a Parent is Unfit in Contested Adoptions Tackling Third-Party Challenges Procedures for Dissolution of Adoption Withdrawal of Consent? What to do Next Correctly Handling an Appeal of the Adoption Decree, Writer and Speaker, Adoption Law: Start to Finish, NBI, Legal, Adoption, 2019
• Angela McIlveen presented at the 2018 Avvo Lawyernomics conference on how to Build an Inc. 5000 law firm. , Speaker/Presenter, Building an Inc. 5000 Law Firm, Avvo Lawyernomics Conference, Legal, Law Firms,, 2018
• Angela McIlveen was an instructor at the Advanced Divorce Law CLE seminar in Charlotte NC. She presented on Non-Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes. , Instructor, Non Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes, NBI, Family Law, 2018
• Child Evaluations in Custody and Support Litigation9:00 - 10:00, Angela W. McIlveen Custody Decision-Making Standards Today Analysis of Existing Custodial Environment Review and Analysis of Professional Custody Evaluations Contesting the Evaluation Gauging the Accuracy of the Child Testimony Allegations of Domestic Abuse Allegations of Substance Abuse Allegations of Mental Disability, Speaker, Child Evaluations in Custody and Support Litigation, NBI, Legal, 2017
• A. Income and Property Tax Returns B. Payroll Stubs and Other Income Information C. Banking Information D. Financial Statements and Loan Applications E. Stock, Bond, Mutual Fund and Other Investment Documents F. Employee Compensation Documents G. Gift Tax Returns H. Retirement Documents I. Probate/Estate Documents, Speaker/Presenter, I. Failure to Obtain and Interpret all Financial Documents, NBI, Legal, 2017
• Presented on the following:Valuing and Dividing Complex Assets: Stock, Pensions/Retirements and MoreStock Options: How to Value, How to Distribute and When How to Value and Divide ERISA and Non-ERISA Retirement Plans Valuing Executive Compensation Plans Small Business Valuations and Division Valuations of Professional Practices (Medical, Dental or Legal) Trust Assets Dividing Digital Assets (iTunes Libraries, Kindle Store, PayPal Accounts, etc.) Hiring Financial Experts: Cost/Benefit Analysis Sample Documents and Checklists, Presenter, Advanced Equitable Distribution, NBI, 2016
• CLE presentation for other attorneys, Instructor, Crafting the Right Story for Your Audience, Likeable Lawyer, 2012

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Under the leadership of Angela McIlveen, the McIlveen Family Law Firm was selected as an Inc. 5000 law firm for the third year in a row. , 2018
• Under the leadership of Angela McIlveen, the McIlveen Family Law Firm was selected as an Inc. 5000 company for the 2nd year in a row. , 2017
• Under the leadership of Angela McIlveen, the McIlveen Family Law Firm was named to the Inc. 5000 list. , 2016
• Under the leadership of Angela McIlveen, the McIlveen Family Law Firm was named a Fast 50 company by Charlotte Business Journal , 2015
• Under the leadership of Angela McIlveen, the McIlveen Family Law Firm was named a Best Places to Work by Charlotte Business Journal , 2014
• Author of NC Divorce Guidebook , 2013

Honors

• Top 10 Family Law Attorneys under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
• Top 10 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015, 2016
• Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers, Family Law, 2027
• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2027
• Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating
• Angela was selected to NC Legal Elite for 2026. , NC Legal Elite, Business North Carolina, 2026
• Selected to 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, Selected to 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers, 2026
• North Carolina Legal 250 Honoree for family law, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2026, North Carolina Legal 250 Honoree for family law, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2026
• Angela was selected to the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, Selected to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers, 2025
• Leader in the Law, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2025, Leader in the Law, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2025
• Angela was selected to the 2025 edition of In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firms, Selected to 2025 edition of In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firms, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2025
• Angela was selected by Business North Carolina as Legal Elite , Legal Elite, Business North Carolina, 2025
• NC Women Led Firms, 2025, NC Women Led Firms, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2025
• Angela was selected to the Power List for 2024, NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2024
• Angela was recognized for her leadership abilities. , Outstanding Woman-Led Firm, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2024
• Angela was awarded the Top 30 Family Law Attorneys , Top 30 Family Law Attorneys in the Carolinas, NC & SC Lawyers Weekly, 2023
• Angela was chosen as one of the Top 20 Family Law Attorneys in North Carolina. , Top 20 Family Law Attorneys in the Carolinas, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2022
• Angela was named as one of Top 20 Family Law Attorneys In the Carolinas by NC Lawyers Weekly, Top 20 Family Law Attorneys In the Carolinas, NC Lawyers Weekly, 2022
• Angela McIlveen is a 2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2017
• Angela McIlveen is a Rising Star Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016
• Top Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
• Angela McIlveen is a 2016 Rising Star Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015
• Top Attorney Child Custody Award, Avvo, Top Attorney Child Custody, Avvo
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
• Top Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
• Leader in the Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2014
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
• Client's Choice Child Custody Award, Avvo, Client's Choice Award Child Custody, Avvo, 2014
• Named as a national member of The Order of the Barristers, The Order of the Barristers, 2006

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Industry Groups

• Divorce
• Family Law

“Angela is a wonderful advocate and counselor for her clients. She has an innate grasp on both the law, and on what is right. Those two things do not always run parallel. Angela does the right thing WITHIN the law. That makes her a special attorney.”