Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in High Point, NC
Lee M Cecil Atty At Law has provided dedicated family law representation to clients in the Triad region for over 30 years. A lifelong High Point, North Carolina resident, Mr. Cecil earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University in 1984 before graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1987 as a James Mason Scholarship recipient. After passing the North Carolina Bar Exam in 1987, he practiced at Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler for nearly 15 years, specializing in family law alongside civil and criminal litigation. In 2002, he co-founded Nix & Cecil with Kathleen E. Nix, focusing exclusively on family law matters for a decade before establishing his current practice in 2012. Mr. Cecil handles cases across Guilford, Randolph, and Davidson Counties, with extensive experience in Mecklenburg, Catawba, Forsyth, and Brunswick Counties.His practice emphasizes child custody, support, alimony, mediation, and prenuptial agreements, combining courtroom advocacy with conflict resolution through mediation. Recognized for his expertise, Mr. Cecil has served as a financial mediator in hundreds of family law cases and argued precedent-setting child support and alimony cases before the North Carolina Supreme Court. He maintains active memberships in the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Greensboro Family Law Section. Mr. Cecil's commitment to client-centered representation balances legal rigor with compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging matters.
Services
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony
Mediation
Prenuptial Agreements
Separation
Equitable Distribution
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of family law experience in North Carolina courts
- Our attorney serves as certified financial mediator in family cases
- We handle complex child support and alimony litigation with appellate expertise
- Our practice combines courtroom advocacy with collaborative mediation solutions
- We maintain deep knowledge of local court procedures in seven North Carolina counties
What people say
Experienced attorney
Effective representation
Appellate expertise
Certified mediator
Local court knowledge
Services
Child Custody
Child custody representation focusing on North Carolina's best interest standard. Our practice emphasizes mediation while preparing for litigation when necessary. We handle modification cases related to employment changes, relocation, and evolving child needs. Attorney Lee M Cecil Atty At Law advocates for stable custody arrangements while adapting to life's changes.
Child Support
Child support services applying North Carolina's income share guidelines. We resolve complex cases involving self-employment income, extraordinary expenses, and third-party contributions. With appellate experience in landmark cases like Guilford County v. Easter, we ensure accurate calculations and modifications based on changing circumstances through both trial and appellate courts.
Alimony
Alimony representation covering temporary support and long-term obligations. We address cohabitation termination issues and modification cases based on income changes. With experience arguing before the North Carolina Supreme Court, we handle complex spousal support matters involving property division and marital misconduct considerations.
Mediation
Family law mediation services since 2012, specializing in financial settlements. Leveraging 25+ years of litigation experience, we facilitate negotiated solutions for custody, support, and property division. Our mediator background helps clients achieve cost-effective resolutions while maintaining courtroom readiness for unresolved issues.
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreement drafting and review services for asset protection. We counsel clients on preserving separate property and addressing unique financial situations. Our experience covers second marriages and complex estate planning needs, ensuring agreements protect client interests while complying with North Carolina law.
People
Lee M Cecil Atty At Law
Attorney
North Carolina family law attorney with 30+ years experience. Graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1987. Former partner at Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler. Certified financial mediator handling hundreds of cases. Argued precedent-setting appellate cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle child custody, support, alimony, mediation, prenuptial agreements, separation, and equitable distribution cases across seven North Carolina counties.
How much experience do you have?
Attorney Lee M. Cecil has practiced family law since 1987, including 15 years at Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler and 10 years co-founding Nix & Cecil before establishing this practice in 2012.
Do you handle mediation services?
Yes, since 2012 we've provided financial mediation services in family law cases, leveraging extensive litigation experience to achieve negotiated settlements.
Can you handle complex child support cases?
Yes, we resolve complex child support matters involving self-employment income, third-party contributions, and appellate-level legal issues through both trial and appellate courts.
What are your office hours?
Please call 336-878-7450 to schedule a consultation during regular business hours at our High Point, NC office.
