Phyllis Penry

Phyllis S. Penry is an attorney at Penry & Mitchell, PLLC in Lexington, North Carolina. She has practiced law since 1975 and focuses primarily on family law and municipal law. A lifelong Davidson County resident, she advises individuals, families, and local government clients on matters that require practical judgment and careful legal guidance. Her long-standing service as City Attorney for the City of Lexington adds substantial experience in public-sector legal issues and municipal decision-making.

Penry earned her undergraduate degree from High Point University. She received an M.A.Ed. from Wake Forest University in 1971 and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University in 1975. Her academic background in education and law provided a strong foundation in communication, analysis, and public service. This training supports her ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, evaluate competing interests, and guide clients through family, municipal, and litigation matters with an informed and practical approach.

Penry has built a legal career spanning private practice, public service, and courtroom work. She previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Davidson County and has represented the City of Lexington for more than three decades. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina state and local courts, the US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. Her experience helps clients address disputes, government responsibilities, and significant legal decisions.

Phyllis S. Penry holds an AV peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and received the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Athena Award in 1995. She has served in leadership roles with Davidson County Community College, Lexington Memorial Hospital, Domestic Violence Services, the Municipal Attorney Association, and other civic organizations. Her professional memberships include the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar, 22B Judicial Bar, and Davidson County Bar. Her career reflects sustained service to clients, the legal profession, and the Lexington community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Penry Terry & Mitchell LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member, Municipal Attorney Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  Master of Arts in Education
• High Point University
  Undergraduate Degree

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