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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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OPD Attorney Lee Gilliam is recognized as one of only a handful of NC attorneys with dual specializations.

May 20, 2024

On May 17, 2024, the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization held its annual Recognition Event. OPD’s Lee Gilliam was recognized for his accomplishment in becoming a newly certified specialist in Appellate Practice. He was previously certified as a specialist in Child Welfare law in 2021. There are only a few dozen lawyers in the entire state that have dual specializations. Congratulations Lee!

L to R: Wendy Sotolongo, J. Lee Gilliam

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123 West Main Street
Suite 700
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

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