At the heart of our practice is a client-centric philosophy. We understand that family-based legal challenges can be overwhelming, and our goal is to provide personalized attention to each client. By genuinely listening to your concerns and aspirations, we tailor our strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes that align with your unique needs.
Hello, I'm Manisha P. Patel, an attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina. With a deep-rooted passion for justice and a steadfast commitment to my clients, my mission is to be your trusted legal advocate in our community.
As an attorney, we choose to focus solely on North Carolina family law and, more specifically, alternative dispute resolution, which includes collaborative family law and mediation. My extensive experience and training equip me to offer insightful guidance and skillful representation to our clients. We often hear how clients appreciate my meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and compassionate approach to handling even the most intricate legal matters.
As an active member of the Greensboro community, I strongly believe in giving back, and you'll often find me participating in pro bono work, volunteering, and leading educational seminars. My commitment to making a positive impact extends well beyond the courtroom, touching the lives of individuals and families.
I proudly serve as an elected Councilor for the 24th Judicial District on the NC State Bar Council, a 59-person governing body, that oversees the regulatory agency presiding over the legal profession in North Carolina. I am also a member of several professional organizations, including the Greensboro Bar Association, where I served as President, immediate past-chair of the Women in the Profession Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association, a two-time Past-President of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, along with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, and the American Bar Association.
These memberships reflect my dedication to staying current with the latest legal developments and underscore my commitment to improving and upholding the highest standards of the legal profession.
I earned my Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Elon University School of Law. During my time in law school, I immersed myself in legal studies, honing my understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie the practice of law today. Prior to law school, I attended Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in History in my four years in Blacksburg, Virginia.
If you're seeking experienced legal representation in Collaborative Family Law or Family Mediation here in North Carolina, we’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to us at www.lawofficeofmpp.com/contact or (336) 203-8882 to arrange a consultation.
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ELON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2011VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)
Bachelor of Arts: Economics, 2008
Bachelor of Arts: History, 2008 -
North Carolina (all state courts)
Middle District of North Carolina, United States District Court -
North Carolina State Bar Council: Elected Councilor for the 24th Judicial District of North Carolina, (2022-Present).
Greensboro Bar Association: Immediate Past President (2025-2026); President (2024-2025); President-Elect (2023-2024); Pro Bono Committee Chair (2020- 2023); Herb Falk Society Chair (2018-2020).
24th Judicial District: President (2024-2025); Vice-President (2023-2024).
National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations: Liaison to the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession (2023-Present); Board of Directors (2021-Present); Executive Secretary (2022-2023).
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys: Immediate Past-President (2021), President (2019, 2020), President-Elect (2018), Vice-President (2017), Secretary (2017), Education Committee Chair (2016).
Piedmont Triad Women Attorneys: Immediate Past-President (2018, 2019), President (2016, 2017), Treasurer/Secretary (2015).
North Carolina Bar Association: Small Firm & Technology Section Chair (2025-Present), Council (2020-Present), Chair-Elect (2024-2025), Secretary (2023-2024, Treasurer (2022-2024); Family Law Section (Section Council- Pro Bono Co-Chair 2016-2018); Young Lawyers Division (2012-2022).
North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Board of Governors (2020- 2023); Family Law Section Chair (2020-2021), FLS Membership Chair (2017-2020); New Lawyers Division Council (2019-2021).
American Bar Association: Law Practice Management Section (Women Rainmakers Committee Member).
South Asian Bar Association of North America- North Carolina Chapter.
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.
Alpha Gamma Delta International.
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2026 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
American Bar Foundation Fellow
Greensboro Bar Association Foundation Fellow
2025 North Carolina Lawyers Weekly: Excellence in Law Leaders in the Law
American Bar Association 2025 Pro Bono Leader for Free Legal Answers
2025 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2024 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (359.6 hours)
American Bar Association 2024 Pro Bono Leader for Free Legal Answers
2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2023 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (292 hours)
2023 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2022 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (601 hours)
2022 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2021 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (327.4 hours)
2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2020 Greensboro Bar Association Pro Bono Award
2020 North Carolina Lawyers Weekly: Leaders in the Law
2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, Supreme Court of North Carolina
2020 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (393.25 hours)
2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2020 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2019 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Department of Economics Commencement Speaker
2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, Supreme Court of North Carolina
2019 North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
2019 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (651.5 hours)
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2019 Triad Business Journal Top 40 Leaders Under 40
2019 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2018 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (623.5 hours)
2018 Young Alumna of the Year (Elon University School of Law Women’s Law Association)
2018 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Family Law
2017 North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy
2016 Greensboro Bar Association Herb Falk Society- Pro Bono Honor Society (162 hours)
2010 Elon University School of Law Graduation Marshall
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NC Child Custody 101 for Legal Aid of North Carolina Continuing Legal Education
NC Child Support 101 for Legal Aid of North Carolina Continuing Legal Education
North Carolina Family Law: 2023 Lexington Continuing Legal Education
North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Representing People
North Carolina Bar Association Membership Panel: Establishing a Summer Associate Program
North Carolina Lawyers Assistance Program (NC LAP): 2023 Minority Outreach Conference
University of North Carolina School of Law: Small Firm Law Practice Course Guest Lecturer
Guilford County Public Defender's Office: Judicial Waiver Continuing Legal Education
North Carolina Bar Association Small Firm and Technology Section Annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) May 2022: Starting Out Solo
Greensboro Bar Association: 2022 Annual CLE- Pro Bono for NC Attorneys
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Fall Conference for Paralegals: Diversity and Inclusion Perspectives
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys 2021 Annual Conference: Pro Bono for NC Attorneys Continuing Legal Education
Elon University School of Law: Perspectives on Perseverance and Success
North Carolina Family Law: Lexington Continuing Legal Education
North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession & Young Lawyers Division: How to Build Your Brand as a Diverse Attorney
High Point Bar Association: Microsoft Office 101 for Lawyers
Elon University School of Law: Solo & Small Practice Course Panelist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Department of Economics Commencement Keynote Speaker 2019
Associate Breakout Panel: Professionalism for New Attorneys (PNA) (North Carolina Bar Association)
Advocacy in Contempt Cases: 2018 Child Support Enforcement Representing Respondents Continuing Legal Education (UNC School of Government)
WFMY News 2- 2 Wants You to Know: Filing for Separation? You Don’t Have To
Preparing for Your Law Career: Practice Area Panel
Preparing for Your Law Career: Practice Area Panel (Elon University School of Law)
Elon Law Admitted Students Panel (Elon University School of Law)
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Guilford County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem, 2019-Present.
North Carolina Bar Foundation Pro Se Custody Clinic Planning Group.
Planning Committee: Greensboro Landlord-Tenant Eviction Mediation Program, 2020.
North Carolina Justice Center: Driver’s License Restoration Clinics, 2019-Present.
Name Change Clinics for Gender Transitioning Individuals, 2019-Present.
North Carolina Justice Center: Power of Attorney Clinics for Immigrants, 2017-Present
North Carolina Bar Association: Free Legal Answers (FLA) Task Force, FLA Volunteer Attorney, 2017-Present.
Legal Aid of North Carolina- Volunteer Attorney for Pro Se Divorce Clinics, 2015-Present.
Legal Aid of North Carolina- Volunteer Attorney for Lawyer on the Line Program, 2012-Present.
North Carolina Bar Association 4ALL Volunteer Attorney, 2012- Present.
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End Your Marriage Peacefully: Your Guide to Successful Collaborative Divorce in North Carolina
Celebrating National Pro Bono Week (NC Bar Association Blog)
Tying the Knot in North Carolina? Four Simple Steps to Making it Official (Saathee Magazine)
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English
Conversational Proficiency
Gujarati
Spanish
Italian
Hindi
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Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2024-Present.
Notary Public, 2015-Present.
