McIlveen Family Law Firm announced today that attorneys Ashley Prince, Joshua Finney, and Kisha Patel have passed the North Carolina family law specialization exam and met all requirements to become North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Family Law. The North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization recognized the attorneys as newly certified specialists on December 10, 2025.
Board certification is one of the highest professional distinctions available to attorneys in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina State Bar's Legal Specialization program, there are approximately 33,400 lawyers statewide and 1,161 Board Certified Specialists—about 3.5% of all North Carolina attorneys. To qualify for certification in family law, applicants must demonstrate substantial involvement in family law, complete significant family-law continuing legal education, undergo peer review, and pass a comprehensive specialty examination.
"We are incredibly proud of Ashley, Joshua, and Kisha for earning board certification," said Angela McIlveen, Managing Partner of McIlveen Family Law Firm. "This achievement reflects an extraordinary level of commitment to the practice of family law and reinforces our promise to deliver focused, high-caliber representation to our clients across North Carolina."
McIlveen Family Law Firm is a North Carolina family law firm representing clients in matters including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and related family law proceedings. The firm serves clients throughout North Carolina with a commitment to strategic advocacy, practical counsel, and compassionate service.
