C. Ray Grantham, Jr., Family Law Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Over 38 years of legal practice
Winston Salem, NC
Practicing family law in Winston Salem since 1988.
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- Years practicing
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C. Ray Grantham, Jr. is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. C. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson & Lawing LLP.
- Based in
- Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Triad) (2024).
About C. Ray Grantham, Jr.: C. Ray Grantham, Jr. is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. C. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson & Lawing LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by C. Ray Grantham, Jr.
C. concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case C. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina
C. takes family law matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About C. Ray Grantham, Jr. — Over 38 years of North Carolina family law experience
C. Ray Grantham, Jr. is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. C. has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robinson & Lawing LLP.
Ray Grantham Jr. is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished career in family law, employment law, and complex commercial litigation. A veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ray brings the discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking honed during his military service to his legal practice. He is a National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Fellow. As Of Counsel at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, he focuses on complex equitable distribution and client relations.
Ray earned his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the North Carolina Law Review and the Order of the Coif. Since 2005, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America’s Family Law Section, where he was named Triad Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in 2021 and 2024, and has been selected to North Carolina’s top attorneys in North Carolina Super Lawyers since 2007.
Beyond his legal practice, Ray is a respected educator and speaker, frequently presenting on trial practice, rules of evidence, and other legal topics at Continuing Legal Education seminars. He has served as an Ethics Instructor for the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, has taught at the District Court Judge’s Conference, and is a former Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section.
How C. handles family law matters
Ray Grantham Jr. is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished career in family law, employment law, and complex commercial litigation. A veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ray brings the discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking honed during his military service to his legal practice. He is a National Academy of Distinguished…
The kind of cases C. takes
C. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Winston Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
C. Ray Grantham, Jr.'s legal education and bar admissions
United States Military Academy
BS · 1979
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1988
Jurisdictions
C.'s state bar admissions
North Carolina, Nort
1988 · ACTIVE
C. studied at BS in United States Military Academy and J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law school and academic background
C. completed BS in United States Military Academy and J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice C. runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of C. Ray Grantham, Jr.
C. has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Triad)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Triad)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Caroina Legal Elite, Family Law Section, 2022, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyers, since 2007
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Triad) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Triad) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
C. Ray Grantham, Jr.'s office in Winston-Salem
C.'s primary office is at 110 Oakwood Drive, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Robinson & Lawing LLP
110 Oakwood Drive, Suite 200
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
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How to hire C. Ray Grantham, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with C. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
C. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; C. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for C.
C. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. C. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
C.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about C. Ray Grantham, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire C. for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. C. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does C. offer a free consultation?
C. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check C.'s current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. C. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can C. take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?
C. is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — C. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with C.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. C. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is C. accepting new family law clients right now?
C.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Winston Salem, Raleigh and Charlotte in North Carolina
C. handles family law matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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