Alexander French

Alexander French is a partner at McIlveen Family Law Firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. He represents clients in contested divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, and child support matters. His practice places particular emphasis on financially complex divorce cases involving businesses, real estate, investments, retirement assets, and substantial income. He works through negotiation, mediation, and trial as the circumstances require.

Alexander attended The Ohio State University before moving to North Carolina for law school. He earned a J.D. from Charlotte School of Law and began practicing in North Carolina in 2014. His professional training and family law experience provide the foundation for examining financial records, presenting contested evidence, and addressing court proceedings involving parenting and property issues. He has also developed experience preparing detailed cases for settlement and trial.

Alexander has handled many contested family law proceedings, including custody trials and disputes over parental arrangements. His financial cases involve identifying marital and separate property, evaluating business interests, examining debt and retirement accounts, and assessing support obligations. He also represents spouses seeking or defending against alimony claims. His work requires connecting legal positions with the practical financial consequences that a divorce settlement or judgment can create.

Alexander French has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite. He also presents continuing legal education programs on custody, parenting plans, and related topics. His board certification and trial background support an approach that combines case preparation, realistic settlement analysis, and courtroom advocacy when disputes cannot be resolved by agreement.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McIlveen Family Law Firm
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Charlotte School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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