Mary Charles Amerson

Mary Charles Amerson is a family law attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A. in Wilmington, North Carolina. She represents individuals and families in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and modifications. Her practice also includes alimony, equitable distribution, separation agreements, and family law litigation. Mary Charles helps clients understand their rights, evaluate difficult decisions, and move through sensitive family law matters with clear guidance and practical advocacy.

Mary Charles earned her J.D. from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2007. She also received a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000. Her education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, problem solving, and client-focused advocacy. This background supports her ability to address the financial, practical, and personal issues that often arise in divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.

Mary Charles has experience assisting clients through a wide range of family law disputes and agreements. Her work includes child custody disputes, alimony and spousal support matters, marital property distribution, separation agreements, premarital agreements, and litigation when a negotiated resolution is not possible. She combines careful preparation with practical judgment, helping clients protect their interests while seeking efficient and informed solutions during challenging transitions.

Mary Charles has been recognized as “Legal Elite” in Family Law by Business North Carolina for 2025 and 2026. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the New Hanover County Bar Association. Her practice reflects a commitment to helping families in difficult circumstances, both through legal representation and community outreach supporting nonprofits that assist families in crisis.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, New Hanover County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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