The Law Office of Julia M. Pendleton

General information

I take my job seriously when it comes to all aspects of the case, including intake, attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, procedural and legal strategy, legal advice and most importantly, practical assessment in weighing a client’s options. It’s not only about the end result, but also how much time, effort and expense it will take to get there. Each case requires an approach of legal guidance with two important components, common sense and reason.

My main objective is to advance my client’s position to obtaining a fair and equitable result, keeping realistic expectations for reaching short-term and long-term goals and also keeping emotion secondary, which sometimes is just as important in building a solid foundation for the future. I’m very accessible and responsive to each client throughout their case. I find that most of my commitment and responsibility to a client involves continued support and advice throughout the term of my representation. I strive in customer service in that I always want my clients to feel they will get an immediate response to a question or issue that may arise during the course of my representation. Every case and client brings a journey, and it’s a journey not always easy, but with strategy, cooperation and communication, a client can turn the journey in to a positive experience for rebuilding their foundation for years to come.

Julie has transitioned to a solo practitioner after working with McKinney Perry & Coalter, PA as a family law attorney for seven years. Julie was an associate attorney and then promoted to partnership. Julie dedicated many years of her time and expertise in the family law division of McKinney Perry & Coalter, PA. Julie is a zealous advocate for her clients and enjoys both counseling and litigating. Her caseload over the years has provided invaluable experience in handling issues of separation and divorce. Along the way, Julie has learned to manage client expectations and at the same time provide meaningful advice and counsel. Julie’s mission is to protect and advise her clients as they go through life-changing experiences, and to do so with professionalism, integrity and compassion.

Julie is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where she double-majored in Journalism and Political Science and then subsequently received her J.D. from Campbell Law School with a concentration in trial advocacy. Julie served as a Student Bar Association representative for her law school class and was also a member of the National Trial Team. Since entering the field of law, Julie has been actively involved in her profession and the community. She currently teaches Parenting Under Two Roofs for Family Life Council and also serves in various projects within the community for public outreach.

During her free time, Julie enjoys traveling, watching football and spending time with her family, including her husband Blake and two dogs Benji and Maggie. Julie and her husband just recently returned from their favorite part of the world, Kauai!