Bennita P. Bullett

Bennita P. Bullett is a Raleigh, North Carolina lawyer and litigation partner at Cordell & Cordell, who focuses her practice on family law and divorce matters. She serves as a Litigation Partner and represents clients facing significant changes involving family relationships and legal disputes. Her approach emphasizes active listening, problem-solving, and keeping clients informed throughout the legal process. Before her current role, she practiced family law in Durham and Wake counties for several years. Her earlier legal experience includes criminal defense work.

Bennita earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, cum laude, from North Carolina State University. She later received her J.D., cum laude, from North Carolina Central University. Her academic record includes graduating with honors at the undergraduate and law school levels. Her education prepared her for a legal career centered on advocacy, litigation, and client representation.

Bennita is licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Her professional memberships include the North Carolina Bar Association, George H. White Bar Association, and Tenth Judicial District Bar. Her experience as a family law practitioner includes guiding clients through difficult and consequential legal proceedings. She received the NC Top Attorney Award for 2019 through 2022. Her litigation background supports work involving case preparation, negotiation, courtroom advocacy, and consistent communication with clients.

Bennita P. Bullett brings family law experience and a litigation-focused background to clients in North Carolina. She works with individuals navigating divorce and related family disputes that can affect important legal and financial interests. Her prior criminal defense experience adds another dimension to her courtroom background. She combines legal advocacy with a client-focused approach that helps people understand their cases, evaluate options, and proceed with informed guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, George H. White Bar Association
• Member, Tenth Judicial District Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• North Carolina Central University
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• North Carolina State University
  Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Cum Laude

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