Chapel Hill Family Law

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support

Serving Orange, Chatham & Durham Counties

Contact us at 919.419.1244

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    "I would and have proudly recommended Chellie to friends, family and colleagues alike."
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    "This was a very difficult time for me, and Brian always provided me with sound strategy and advice."
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    "Chellie represented me in an ugly divorce which was emotionally and physical exhausting."
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    "Brian's calm, steady, and thoughtful advice was exactly what I needed to guide me through an inherently emotional and turbulent domestic situation."
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    "Chellie is knowledgeable and explains a clear timeline and pathway along with likely results so you know what to expect."
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    "Brian listened attentively, and I truly felt heard, rather than rushed. He was sympathetic and empathetic."
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    "Chellie was on top of everything and fought hard for me."
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    "Brian’s calm demeanor, professional approach, and attention to detail always kept things in the right perspective for both parties."
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    "Chellie was persistent and hard-working. She was also a friend when needed and a wonderful attorney when needed."
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    "I could always depend on Brian to keep my best interests at heart and am really glad that he was on my side."
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    "Anyone who gets the chance to retain Chellie would not be disappointed and would be well-represented."
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    "Brian was very thorough, patient, and knowledgeable in his handling of my case."
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    "Not only is Chellie organized, efficient and responsive, but she also has an empathetic and caring quality."
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    "Brian is very knowledgeable and did an excellent job of educating me about the law, my rights, and how best to protect my assets."
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    "Chellie makes her clients feel comfortable and confident that they will receive the outcome they are seeking."
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    "Brian was willing to listen to my priorities and showed respect and tolerance towards me."
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    "Chellie is knowledgeable and explains a clear timeline and pathway along with likely results so you know what to expect."
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    "I appreciate Brian's unique ability to vigorously and professionally represent my interests while also being solution-minded."
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    "Chellie is a model for all family law attorneys, and I recommend her with the utmost regard to those seeking counsel."
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    "I appreciate Brian's unique ability to vigorously and professionally represent my interests while also being solution-minded."
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    "I would and have proudly recommended Chellie to friends, family and colleagues alike."
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    "Thanks to Brian’s efforts, I was able to get 50/50 custody of my kids under difficult conditions."
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    "Chellie is a model for all family law attorneys, and I recommend her with the utmost regard to those seeking counsel."
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    "Not only does Brian have an exceptional knowledge of the law, he is also a superb negotiator, maintaining his professionalism while standing firm."
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    "Chellie is able to navigate through intricate legalities by simultaneously focusing on the big picture issues, as well as on the finer details."
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    "Brian and his firm were extremely attentive and prompt to my legal needs, and I would not hesitate to use his expertise again."
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    "Chellie has a deep understanding of human emotions and behavior that is so integral to achieving successful legal outcomes in family law."
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    "Not only was Brian extremely knowledgeable and helpful, but he seemed to sincerely care about my situation and helped me through a difficult time in my life."
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    "Chellie helped me through a long, complex, gut-wrenching case with professional wisdom, common sense, compassion, and a steady hand."
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    "I appreciated that Brian worked with me and made sure that I was the ultimate decision maker throughout the process."
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    "I will always be indebted to Chellie."
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    "I am very happy I chose Brian to represent me during my divorce."
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    "Chellie represented me in an ugly divorce which was emotionally and physical exhausting."
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    "In spite of a very combative and uncooperative opponent, Brian remained calm and professional during the entire process."
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    "Chellie was persistent and hard-working. She was also a friend when needed and a wonderful attorney when needed."
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    "I would highly recommend Brian to anyone going through a separation or divorce."
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    "Anyone who gets the chance to retain Chellie would not be disappointed and would be well-represented."
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    "I contacted Brian at the recommendation of a friend and am very glad to have had him as my attorney during my divorce."
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    "Not only is Chellie organized, efficient and responsive, but she also has an empathetic and caring quality."
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    "Brian’s insight kept me from making mistakes and steered me on a steady course towards a successful conclusion."
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    "Chellie was on top of everything and fought hard for me."
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    "Brian’s approach was very even-handed and focused on achieving my goals with a minimum of confrontation or acrimony."
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    "Chellie makes her clients feel comfortable and confident that they will receive the outcome they are seeking."
  • "Brian’s sound counsel and highly effective advocacy have been invaluable to me regarding child custody and support matters."
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    "Chellie is knowledgeable and explains a clear timeline and pathway along with likely results so you know what to expect."
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    "Brian helped to transform an extremely difficult and painful situation into a reasonably tolerable one, something for which I will always be grateful."
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    "I would and have proudly recommended Chellie to friends, family and colleagues alike."
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    "I was confident that Brian would always tell me the truth, even when it might not be something that I wanted to hear."
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    "Chellie is a model for all family law attorneys, and I recommend her with the utmost regard to those seeking counsel."
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    "Brian answered all of my questions and kept me well-informed as the case progressed."
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    "Chellie is a model for all family law attorneys, and I recommend her with the utmost regard to those seeking counsel."
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    "Brian explained to me what I could expect and took the time to make sure that I understood the process."
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    "Chellie is able to navigate through intricate legalities by simultaneously focusing on the big picture issues, as well as on the finer details."
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    "Most of all, I appreciated Brian's kindness."
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    "Chellie has a deep understanding of human emotions and behavior that is so integral to achieving successful legal outcomes in family law."
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    "From the moment Brian took my case, he put my mind at ease."
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    "Chellie was persistent and hard-working. She was also a friend when needed and a wonderful attorney when needed."
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    "Brian’s meticulous knowledge and strategy in the field of family law, together with his admirable integrity, yielded a very positive outcome for my case."
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    "Chellie helped me through a long, complex, gut-wrenching case with professional wisdom, common sense, compassion, and a steady hand."
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    "Brian guided me through two excessively difficult years and never wavered in his support and determination."
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    "I will always be indebted to Chellie."
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    "Brian gave my case the indescribable attention, sensitivity, and compassion rarely experienced in any profession."
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    "Chellie represented me in an ugly divorce which was emotionally and physical exhausting."
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    "With Brian, I have an ally. I am strongly defended. And, as a single woman, that is very important to me."
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    "Chellie was on top of everything and fought hard for me."
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    "My son's life literally depended upon the outcome achieved by Brian, and, for this, I will be forever profoundly grateful to him."
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    "Chellie was persistent and hard-working. She was also a friend when needed and a wonderful attorney when needed."
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    "Brian was always there for me, championing my case. We continually won our cases before the judge."
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    "Anyone who gets the chance to retain Chellie would not be disappointed and would be well-represented."
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    "With Brian, I felt as though I finally had someone championing me that could get things done."
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    "Not only is Chellie organized, efficient and responsive, but she also has an empathetic and caring quality."
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    "Brian made me feel safe and protected as I went through the court proceedings alone, with no family at my side."
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    "Chellie makes her clients feel comfortable and confident that they will receive the outcome they are seeking."
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    "Brian was there for me every step of the way."

Intro

BRIAN JOHNSTON
& CHELLIE JOINES

are the founding partners of Chapel Hill Family Law,
a firm focusing on:

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  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
  • Property Division
  • Separation Agreements
  • Collaborative Divorce
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Uniquely-Experienced

Brian and Chellie exclusively represent clients involved in family law matters. By focusing upon only one area of the law, Brian and Chellie have developed an in-depth knowledge of the law and a wealth of related experience.

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Client-Focused

Brian and Chellie understand that family law issues can be overwhelming and stressful. They are committed from the outset to not only securing the best possible outcomes for their clients but also to easing their clients’ anxiety and fear along the way.

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Solution-Oriented

Brian and Chellie understand that their clients are looking for solutions to what may be their most challenging personal problems, and they are entirely focused on finding the best possible solutions for those problems.

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Johnston & Joines PLLC

107 Conner Drive, Suite 210
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.419.1244 · info@chapelhillfamilylaw.com

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