For over 20 years, Julie has effectively advocated for individuals in family law matters in Durham and Orange County courts. A Mediator and Collaborative Divorce practitioner, she is a skilled and experienced negotiator, using creative problem-solving techniques to achieve excellent results.
Julie graduated from UNC Law School in 1990. Following her association with the Durham law firm of Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, she established her own family law practice in 1997.
Focuses on finding practical, efficient solutions to her clients' legal problems, Julie helps her clients minimize financial difficulties and uncertainties and reduce parenting conflicts so they can work toward a secure and stable future. Julie enjoys a close working relationship with her clients, and finds it especially satisfying to help them resolve their legal issues so they can move into the next phase of their lives with a hopeful outlook.
Julie is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar, 14th Judicial District Bar, 14th Judicial District Bar Association, and North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. She has organized continuing legal education and mentoring workshops for lawyers.
Julie has served as a volunteer for the Durham Rape Crisis Center, the Orange County Women's Center, and the Durham Family Court's Help Desk. The mother of two children in high school, Julie has served as PTA President and in numerous school leadership positions for many years. She has served as the president of her neighborhood association and was a principal organizer and leader of her neighborhood's response to two land-use issues. She regularly volunteers for Urban Ministries of Durham, preparing and serving food to Durham's homeless population.
Julie and her husband, John Woodmansee, a teacher at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, have two children. She is a singer and musician, and enjoys gardening and traveling.
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- J.D. (1990) | Law
- Honors: Aycock-Poe Scholar
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- Davidson College
- B.A. (1984)
- Honors: cum laude
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- Partner
- Durham Family Law Group
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- Managing Partner
- Law Office of Julie C. Woodmansee
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- Associate
- Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer
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- Board Certified Specialist - Family Law
- North Carolina State Bar
- Family Financial Mediator
- North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Selected: 2016 - 2023
- Best Lawyers, Family Law Section
- Best Lawyers in America
- Selected: 2018 - 2023
- Client Champion - PLATINUM
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Selected: 2018 - 2023
- Best Divorce Lawyers in Durham
- Expertise.com
- North Carolina Bar Association
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- North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
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- North Carolina State Bar
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- 14th Judicial District Bar
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- 14th Judicial District Bar Association
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- North Carolina
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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- U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- English