Carolyn Woodruff
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Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Greensboro, NC
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Carolyn Woodruff is a family law attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience. She is CEO of Woodruff Family Law Group, and handles all types of family law matters, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, electronic media issues, equitable distribution, grandparents’ rights, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, qualified domestic relations orders, spousal support, appeals and more. She represents clients in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and throughout the Piedmont Triad area.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Woodruff has tried and settled many complex family law cases. She is experienced in litigation and collaborative divorce methods such as mediation. She is listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America,” and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named her to their “10 Best Female Attorneys” list.
Ms. Woodruff is certified as a family law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Legal Specialization. She has been certified as a public accountant by the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners. She is also certified as a valuation analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. She was the first North Carolina female fellow in the distinguished American College of Tax Counsel.
In addition to her practice, Ms. Woodruff serves as chair of the Domestic Relations Tax Committee for the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation. She is the author of two continuing education textbooks on divorce and business valuation principles, and recently co-authored a book titled “Essential Guide to Your Family Law Case”. Ms. Woodruff frequently speaks for legal education programs and organizations and hosts webinars on legal topics.
She serves on the public board of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS). She holds a FinTech certification from Harvard Business School. She holds AICPA badges in Blockchain and Cybersecurity. She is a frequent speaker on FinTech and recently presented on the topic “Demystifying FinTech” to the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) for their 82nd Annual Symposium.
Through the NCACPA, Carolyn has been a speaker and trailblazer in continuing education for CPAs who need knowledge of taxation related to divorce and business valuation in divorce in North Carolina.
Ms. Woodruff graduated with high honors from Duke University School of Law, where she served as research editor and managing editor of the Duke Law Journal. She holds a license to practice law before all North Carolina state courts and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and The District Bar of the 18th Judicial District of North Carolina family law section.
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2022
Top Lists
Certificates and Credentials
- North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization
Family Law
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About Carolyn Woodruff
First Admitted: 1983, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.woodrufflawfirm.com/carolyn-j-woodruff.html
Bar/Professional Activity
- Symposium for CPA's: Seven Strategic 2020 Updates to the Premarital and Divorce Arena Part 1 of 3: Divorce Taxation Part 2 of 3: Innocent Spouse Part 3 of 3: Divorce Business Valuation Carolyn J Woodruff of Woodruff Family Law Group gives a presentation for CPAs that explains the 2020 tax law updates as they relate to premarital agreements and divorce. The information in this video will be useful to those whose clients have high income and high net worth and will impact alimony for both the payor and the payee. Other issues involved are divorce forensics and spying on your spouse., 2020
- North Carolina, 1983
- NC Bar Association, Member, 1983-Present
- American Bar Association, Domestic Relations Tax Committee, Tax Section, Chair
- American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow
- 18th Judicial District Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Valuation Analyst® - National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, 2021
- Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals, AICPA & CIMA , 2020
- Certified Public Accountant, NC State Board of Accountancy
- Family Law Specialist, NC State Board of Legal Specialization
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- This e-book covers such topics as child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution. , Co-Author, Essential Guide to Your Family Law Case, Woodruff Family Law Group, Legal, 2021
- This e-book explores aspects of Family Law cases during COVID-19 and shares strategies for dealing with the impact. , Co-Author, Essential Guide to Your Family Law Case During COVID-19, Woodruff Family Law Group, Legal, 2020
- Unmasking Today's Divorce Problems, NCACPA Symposium, 2019
- Unmasking Damages, NC Bar, 2019
- Ghosts, Goblins and Zombies! Family Law Tax Changes, NCACPA Symposium, 2018
- National Speaker, Innocent Spouse Reform, Child Dependency Regulations and Corporate Redemption Regulations in Divorce
- Sharks in Them Thar' Waters, NCACPA Symposium, Speaker & Author, 2017
- Financial Guide to Divorce in North Carolina and Business Valuation Principles in North Carolina, Author, 2010 - 2015, 2016
- Asset Protection Strategies with Premarital Agreements, NCACPA Symposium, 2016
- Today's Divorce Climate: Money, Sex, and Lies, but What About the Kids?, NCACPA Symposium, 2015
- Closely Held Business Valuation Basics, NCACPA Symposium, 2014
- Seven of Hearts, or Is It Seven of Broken Hearts?, NCACPA Symposium, 2013
- 10 Pitfalls of Family Law Controversies, NCACPA Symposium, 2012
- The Subpoena & the CPA: The Ethical and Legal Saga, NCACPA Symposium, 2011
- Business Valuation Principles in North Carolina
- The Divorce Forensic Investigator, Colombo Follows the Money
- Speaker and Trailblazer, Continuing education for the CPAs, North Carolina
Videos
- In what could be a landmark case, a recent North Carolina Court of Appeals Court ruled that the 50B statute is unconstitutional due to the lack of provisions for same-sex couples. This webinar features a presentation on the ruling and its ramifications., Same Sex Couples & Domestic Violence Protection Orders: M.E. v. T.J., No. COA18-1045 (NC App. 2020), Legal, 2021
- Carolyn Woodruff and Alosha Anatoliy perform "Maria" at Dancing with the Carolina Stars, 2018
- Greensboro Lawyer Moonlights As A Competitive Dancer, 2013
Pro bono/Community Service
- Family Service of Greensboro Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees, 2021-2022, 2022
- Family Service of Greensboro Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees 2020-2021, 2021
- The Big Hair Ball, Family Service of the Piedmont, 2015 - present, 2021
- Men Can Cook!, Women's Resource Center of Greensboro, 2013, 2015 - present
- Multi-Engine Instrument Airplane Pilot
- Avid Ballroom Dancer, Dance Legends
- Dancing with the North Carolina Stars, Operation Smile, 2014, 2017 - present
- National Dance Day, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, 2013 - 2018
- PTI Run the Runway, Second Harvest Food Bank, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
- Hope for a Cure Gala, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2014, 2017 - 2019
Honors/Awards
- Named to Best Lawyers in America since 2009., Best Lawyers in America in Family Law for North Carolina, https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/carolyn-j-woodruff/45293, 2022
- , Leaders in the Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2022
- Named to Best Lawyers in America since 2009., Best Lawyers in America in Family Law for North Carolina., https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/carolyn-j-woodruff/45293, 2021
- American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow
- NC Super Lawyers
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2008 - 2020
- 10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016-2020
- Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America, 2009 - 2020
- Top Rated Lawyers in Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015-2020
- 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016 - 2020
- AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell, 2008-2020
- Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of North Carolina, American Society of Legal Advocates
- Largest Women Owned Businesses, Triad Business Journal, 2018
- Best Law Firms in North Carolina, U.S. News & World Report, 2018
- 10 Best Attorneys, Best Lawyers in America, 2015 - 2017, 2018
- 10 Best Attorneys - North Carolina, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015 - 2017, 2018
- Best Child Custody Litigation Firm - South East NC & Family Law Specialist of the Year - North Carolina, Legal Elite, 2017, 2018
- Top 50 Women Attorneys in North Carolina, Charlotte Magazine, 2016
- Best Lawyers in North Carolina, Our State Magazine, 2015
- R. Donald Farmer Award, NCACPA; 2013, 2014, 2015
- Leaders in the Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2014
- Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2014
- 5.0 Discussion Leader Award, NCACPA, 2012, 2013
- Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011
- Outstanding Seminar Discussion Leader, NCACPA, 2003, 2010, 2011
- Legal Elite, Business North Carolina, 2010
- Mental Illness and Stigma in Child Custody Cases https://t.co/itv60mOK52
- What if you find a GPS device on your vehicle? Carolyn Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA presents part five of the series, "Th… https://t.co/AxOjMRvRvI
- Equitable Distribution Judgments Are Not Modifiable https://t.co/5wseJZSgtr
- Alimony and Imputation of Defendant’s Income https://t.co/Bvj2KAaAVR
Last Updated: 5/16/2022