About
Driven by her personal experiences, Allison is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless. She devotes the majority of her practice to child custody cases, with particular focus on matters involving mental health and addiction issues. Her deep understanding of these complex family dynamics allows her to provide compassionate yet effective representation for her clients during their most challenging times. Allison strives to advocate for her clients with the same dedication, thoroughness, and compassion she would expect from an attorney representing her own interests. Allison is also authorized to serve as a Guardian ad Litem in South Carolina, further demonstrating her commitment to protecting children's best interests.

Professional background
Allison Thomas is a dedicated family law attorney licensed to practice in both North Carolina since April 2022 and South Carolina since February 2024. Her commitment to advocating for families and children has established her as a rising leader in the field of family law.
Allison graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Florida in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Elon University School of Law in 2021. Her academic excellence and dedication to family law were recognized early when she received the prestigious North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers award for her commitment to family law during law school. In 2025, she was honored as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, reflecting her growing reputation in the legal community.
When she's not advocating for her clients, Allison enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her fiancé and their three beloved pets. Her balanced approach to life helps her bring both professional excellence and genuine empathy to every case she handles.
Education & admissions
- J.D. (2021) – Elon University School of Law
- B.A. (2019) – University of North Florida
Bar Admissions:
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
Licenses
- North Carolina Bar
- South Carolina Bar
Office
6101 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 100
Charlotte NC 28209
Office Hours: By Appointment
NC: (704) 936‑0062
SC: (803) 212‑4777
Fax: (704) 498-4870
Memberships & recognitions
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- South Carolina State Bar Association
- North Carolina State Bar Association
- North Carolina Super Lawyer in Family Law 2025
- North Carolina Super Lawyer in Family Law 2026
