
Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2012
Education: Elon University School of Law
Details
Megan E. Spidell, the founding attorney of Spidell Family Law in Greensboro, North Carolina, has established a robust practice grounded in family law, estate planning and criminal law. From the outset of her career in Kernersville, North Carolina, she has been an advocate for clients navigating the complexities of the legal system.
Ms. Spidell’s dedication to law led her to join a reputed firm in 2013, where she continued to expand her experience in family law, criminal law and Social Security Disability across the Greensboro and High Point offices in North Carolina. In 2019, with a clear vision and years of experience, she took the bold step of establishing her own firm. As a native of Salisbury, North Carolina, she maintains strong ties to her community, which is reflected in her compassionate approach to legal representation.
Securing a bachelor’s degree from Catawba College, Ms. Spidell went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law. Her legal career has been largely devoted to family law matters, addressing critical issues such as separation, custody, adoption, divorce and financial disputes. Her commitment to her clients and her craft has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 in 2014 and multiple Avvo Client's Choice Awards, along with a “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Ms. Spidell is licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina, regularly appearing in district and superior courts across various counties. Her credentials also extend to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
An active member of the legal community, Ms. Spidell is part of The Guilford Inn of Courts and the Greensboro Bar Association, where she engages with both the Young Lawyers Section and Family Law Section. She also contributes to the Catawba College Alumni Board of Directors and serves as a preceptor for the Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program. Her leadership skills have been acknowledged through her role as the president of the Piedmont Triad Women Attorneys in 2018 and 2019.
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Family Law
- 20% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2012, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.spidellfamilylaw.com/team-2
- Member, Guilford Inn of Courts
- United States Middle District of North Carolina
- North Carolina
- Member, Greensboro Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section and Family Law Section
- Member, Catawba College Alumni Board of Directors
- 2018 and 2019 President of the Piedmont Triad Women Attorneys (a chapter of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys)
- Volunteer, Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, 2014
- AVVO Client's Choice Award
- North Carolina Legal Elite, 2017
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2022