Atty. Eleanor Panetti

Atty. Eleanor Panetti

Eleanor Panetti is a Winston-Salem lawyer who has been practicing family law for nearly three decades. Eleanor provides comprehensive legal counsel to men and women involved in family law disputes, to spouses creating and expanding families through adoption, and to those protecting and caring for children of family members.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Eleanor Panetti at a glance

Eleanor Panetti is a Member based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Stroud & Panetti, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1989). Educated at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (J.D., 1989) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Forsyth County Bar Association North Carolina State Bar (Member, Sections on: Litigation, Family Law) Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eleanor Panetti is a Winston-Salem lawyer who has been practicing family law for nearly three decades
  • Eleanor provides comprehensive legal counsel to men and women involved in family law disputes, to spouses creating and expanding families through adoption, and to those protecting and caring for children of family members
  • She is skilled and experienced in all matters related to divorce, custody and paternity, property settlement and support, the legal issues unique to the LGBTQ community, and those specific to senior populations
  • Eleanor is passionate in her representation of people involved in family disputes, whether through divorce, supporting parents through child custody and visitation matters, or disputes over property division or spousal support
  • She appreciates the emotional toll that comes with concerns over custody of children, loss of a relationship in divorce, and the division of one life into two
  • She has created a professional caring atmosphere that is attentive to the needs of her clients
  • Her approach to divorce is to provide practical advice with an eye to preservation of the parties’ assets and incomes as well as the relationship between parents who will interact for years to come in raising their children

Practice Areas Explained

Eleanor Panetti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eleanor Panetti handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

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Alimony / Spousal Support

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eleanor Panetti

Where is Eleanor Panetti's law office located?
Eleanor Panetti's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Stroud & Panetti, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eleanor Panetti handle?
Eleanor Panetti focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Eleanor Panetti practiced law?
Eleanor Panetti has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Eleanor Panetti go to law school?
Eleanor Panetti earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Eleanor Panetti for a consultation?
You can contact Eleanor Panetti directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eleanor Panetti received?
Eleanor Panetti's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- 1989
B.A.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1989

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