Alicia Jurney Whitlock, Esq.
Phone: 919.926.1991
Email: swhitlock@smithdebnamlaw.com
Languages: English
Alicia Jurney Whitlock joined Smith Debnam in 2007 as an associate in the firm’s litigation practice group, with a practice focus in family law. She is experienced in representing clients in child custody, child support, domestic violence, equitable distribution, and alimony matters. Her experience with domestic actions includes handling related complex civil litigation matters, such as tortious interference with child custody, alienation of affections, criminal conversation, and interstate child abduction. Alicia also has significant experience representing clients in other civil disputes, such as cases involving defamation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and will caveats. Her practice encompasses all levels of jurisdiction within North Carolina, including jury trial experience and appeals to both the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Alicia is an alumna of the firm’s summer associate program, graduating from Campbell Law with honors. Upon graduation, she received the CLS Alan & Mary Button Service Award and the Fred O. Dennis Award, and was elected a member of the Order of Barristers.
Alicia has been recognized by her fellow lawyers as a Rising Star through North Carolina Super Lawyers®, an award presented to attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated an exceptional ability in the practice of law. She serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Haven House Services, a non-profit agency that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school and in the community. She is also a collaborative attorney with The Integrated Accountability and Collaborative Transparency Program (IACT), developed as a pathway to medical disclosure and transparency in resolving patient/provider conflicts resulting from medical error.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Admissions
North Carolina State Bar
Education
J.D., cum laude, Campbell University, 2007
B.A., Honors, Political Science, Wake Forest University, 2004; Minors, Asian Studies and Mandarin Chinese
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association, Povery and Pro Bono Issues Committee
Wake County Bar Association; Ask-a-Lawyer Day Chair 2009-Present
Primerus International Society of Law Firms, Family Law Practice Group
Listed as a Rising Star in North Carolina Super Lawyers 2012
Civic Involvement
Haven House Services; Vice Chair Board of Directors
Published Articles
Who’s Afraid of the CISG?, 30 Campbell L. Rev. 275 (2008).
Attorney News & Announcements
Two Smith Debnam Attorneys Selected as Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite
Four Smith Debnam Attorneys Selected as 2013 Rising Stars by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
Smith Debnam Attorney becomes a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Three Smith Debnam Attorneys Selected as 2012 Rising Stars in North Carolina Super Lawyers®
