Mark Spencer Williams

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Mark Spencer Williams: Attorney with Rice Law, PLLC
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Biography

Mark Spencer Williams is an experienced attorney focusing on civil litigation and family law, including separation, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution. He also handles personal injury cases and appeals at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Over his thirteen-year career, Mark has represented more than 2,000 clients and managed numerous appeals. A native of Southern Pines, North Carolina, Mark is the son of two dedicated educators. His father, Coach John Wiley Williams, Sr., was Pinecrest High School’s first Athletic Director, and his mother, Patricia, taught first grade at Southern Pines Elementary. Williams earned three degrees from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Prior to his legal career, Mark served as the Director of Financial Aid & Veterans Services at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and was President of the Center for Higher Education Support Services (CHESS). With fourteen years of experience in federal student financial aid administration, he has consulted for over 50 higher education institutions. Mark also co-created LearnStudentAid.org, a training program for high school counselors and financial aid administrators. He frequently presents at national, regional, and state conferences on various educational and legal topics.
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Areas of Practice (31)

  • Appeals
  • Education Law
  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Real Property
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Torts
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Separation Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • College and University Law
  • Federal Education Grants
  • Student Loans
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Grandparents Custody
  • Grandparents Visitation Rights
  • Third Party Custody
  • Visitation Rights
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Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 998, Wilmington, NC 28402
University Attended:
Appalachian State University, B.A., Philosophy & Religion, 1990; Appalachian State University, M.A., Leadership & Higher Education, Administration, 1991; Appalachian State University, Ed.S., Leadership & Higher Education, Administration, 1994
Law School Attended:
Campbell University, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, North Carolina; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina; 2006, District of Columbia; 2012, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Birth Information:
Pinehurst, North Carolina, 1967
ISLN:
918438452

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$300 - $450/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
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Peer Reviews

4.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.2/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.1/5.0

  • Judgment

    3.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/08/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/07/14 in Family Law

    Mark is incredibly detail oriented which benefits clients in a number of ways. I have never seen Mark cut corners in any case. Mark always knows the details of his cases and he is very ethical. I have referred matters that I was not able to handle... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/04/12 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/30/12 in Family Law

    Mark knows the law, stays abreast of all the changes in the law, and uses his knowledge for the benefits of his clients. His files at court are always prepared and therefore his clients get the best results possible. Mark is detail oriented and draft... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/28/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/18/14 in Divorce

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/07/14 in Family Law

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/28/14 in Family Law

    Mark is a very able attorney who is pleasant to work with and who is worthy of another attorney's trust. He is a man of his word and a diligent advocate for his clients

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/16/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/29/12 in Family Law

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
4.8/5.0 (25 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Mr. Williams is an aggressive and fast paced lawyer. At times he was pushing me for more on my case than I had even thought of. He is very skilled and knows how to get things done. Mr. Williams always...

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472-212-0079  Phone

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