Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 1998
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024, 2026 Call today:
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The Spagnola Law Firm
441 Battleground AvenueSuite B
Greensboro, NC 27401 Visit website
Samuel Spagnola, a dedicated attorney at The Spagnola Law Firm in Greensboro, North Carolina, devotes his practice to family law. He also is experienced in addressing bankruptcy issues that arise in family law cases. Mr. Spagnola is committed to offering compassionate and knowledgeable legal guidance to the Greensboro community and the wider North Carolina Triad.
Mr. Spagnola is known for his tenacity and creative approach to tackling complex family law issues. He strongly believes in the value of negotiating settlements to avoid the high costs of litigation, but he is ready to assertively represent his clients in court when necessary. He provides his clients with a range of options, carefully explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each, empowering them to make informed decisions about their legal paths.
Academically accomplished, Mr. Spagnola's journey began with a B.A. in political science from Guilford College in 1995, where he was active in the North Carolina Student Legislature and contributed political columns to the school newspaper. He then pursued his J.D. at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, graduating in 1998. During law school, he became president of the Federalist Society and participated in the American Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Team, the International Law Moot Court Team, the American Inns of Court and the Board of Advocates. His leadership extended to his role as chief counsel of the SMU Criminal Justice Clinic, where he gained real-world experience by winning two criminal jury trials and interning with the Attorney General of Texas in child support enforcement.
Mr. Spagnola continues to bring the same zeal and dedication to his work as he did in his early career. With a track record of successfully representing thousands of clients, he remains eager to offer his legal skills to those in need. An esteemed member of the legal community, he actively participates in the Greensboro Bar Association – Family Law Section, the Guilford American Inn of Court, and the North Carolina Bar Association – Family Law and Bankruptcy sections.
Recognized for his excellence, Mr. Spagnola boasts a "Superb" rating on Avvo and has been board-certified in family law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2008. He also holds a Distinguished* rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Samuel Spagnola is also a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1998, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.triadlaw.com/spagnola-law-firm-25-years-of-elite...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Past President, Greensboro Bar Association Family Law Section 2014-2015, 2014
- American Inns of Court, Member
- American Bar Association
- NC Bar Association, Member, 1998-Present
- American Inns of Court, Member
- Board of Advocates, Member
- International Law Moot Court Team, Member
- ATLA Mock Trial Team, Member
- Member, Family Law and Bankruptcy Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association. Barrister, American Inns of Court
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Successful appeal of adverse ruling denying father meaningful visitation during holidays and summers. Unpublished opinion. Delancey v. Delancey COA12-1512 (2013), 2013
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Recertified as Family Law Specialist by NC Board of Legal Specialization, 2019
- Recertified as Family Law Specialist by NC Board of Legal Specialization, 2014
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, 2008
Pro bono / Community Service
- Elon Law School Preceptor, 2008
- Board of Directors, Cabarrus County Humane Society, 2000
- Judge, Wade Edwards Mock Trial Competition, 2007
Educational Background
- 1997-1998, Chief Counsel, SMU Criminal Justice Clinic; 1997, Brief writer, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition; 1997-1998, ATLA Mock Trial Team. 1996-1998, President SMU Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy
- North Carolina Student Legislature, 1990
- B.A. Political Science, Guilford College, 1995
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Article on the interplay of bankruptcy and domestic support obligations and property settlements that focuses on the discharge ability of debt repayment obligations under separation agreements and court orders, Bankruptcy In The Context Of Divorce, Family Forum, NCBA, 2010
- North Carolina Bar Association Family Forum, Vol. 31 NO. 2, 2010, Published Author
- Continuing legal education seminar lecturer (2nd lecture). "When a bankruptcy is filed, it is important to know what steps you need to take to stay out of trouble and to move your domestic case forward. As is the case with all legal controversies, manyscenarios are fact specific. Our intention here is to give you an overview of bankruptcy and it’sapplication to family law by explaining common terms and also providing various scenarioshighlighting the interaction of bankruptcy and family law.", Speaker, Complex Emerging Issues in Family Law: Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Family Law, North Carolina Bar Association, 2020
- Continuing legal education seminar lecturer, Speaker, Complex Emerging Issues in Family Law: Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Family Law, 2019
- CLE speaker on the interplay between family law and bankruptcy, Speaker, Bankruptcy And Divorce, NC Family Law Specialists, 2014
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Candidate for N.C. House 61st District, 2002
- Candidate for Guilford County Commissioner, 2006
Honors
- Recognized for excellent reviews from clients, Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell, 2026
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award
- Named in Top 100 Family Lawyers in North Carolina
- Peer review rating of distinguished, BV Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell, 2019
- Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell, 2020
- Top Attorney, Avvo, 2020
- 10.0 Rating, Top Attorney Child Custody, Avvo, 2015
- Client's Choice, Avvo, 2015
Awards
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
Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.
Office location for Samuel Spagnola
441 Battleground Avenue
Suite B
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-790-1764
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024, 2026
Certificates and credentials
Family Law
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