Michelle, a native of Salisbury North Carolina, acquired a degree in political science from Duke University and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law. Michelle is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. After graduating law school, Michelle was an Assistant District Attorney for the state of North Carolina. She met her husband Ryan at Campbell School of Law. They have four beautiful children, Hannah, James, Liam and Connor. In her spare time Michelle enjoys the beach, running, gardening, reading and would love to learn to paint!

Education:
  • Undergraduate: Duke University
    Major: Political Science; Minor: Psychology
    Graduated: 2005
  • Law School: Campbell School of Law
    Graduated: 2008
Legal:
  • Licensed to practice in NC and SC
  • Bar admission 2008 in NC and 2009 in SC

Michelle, a native of Salisbury North Carolina, acquired a degree in political science from Duke University and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law. After graduating law school, Michelle was an Assistant District Attorney for the state of North Carolina. Michelle practices in the areas of estate planning, probate administration and guardianship. She is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Professional Credentials:
  •  Member: North Carolina State Bar Association
  • Member: South Carolina State Bar Association
Charitable Organizations:
  • Miravia, Board Member
  • Pastoral Council Member – Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Indian Land, SC
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