Kimberly (Kim) Wallis

Biography

Kimberly Wallis, Attorney With nearly three decades of legal expertise and knowledge, Kim is a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law and has experience managing an array of family law matters from negotiating settlements to litigating complex equitable distribution and custody cases. Prior to devoting her career to family law, Kim served as a Law Clerk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Kim’s clients are often professionals and business owners who appreciate her knowledge and understanding of business valuations. Kim understands the emotional and financial upheaval that a separation and divorce can have, so she focuses on formulating and executing a strategy consistent with each client’s unique needs and goals without unnecessary acrimony or expense. Kim received her B.A. degree from North Carolina State University and her J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.  Kim has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2019. Certified Legal Specialties Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, North Carolina State Bar, since 2007 Bar Admissions North Carolina, Since 1995 Honors and Awards Best Lawyers, 2019-present Education Wake Forest University School of Law J.D. – 1995 North Carolina State University B.A. – 1991 Publications and Oral Presentations Presenter: “Proving Best Interest and Simplifying Complex Facts in Custody Cases”, NCBA, October 2025 WCBA Professionalism Roundtable for Practitioners co-presenter Wake Forest Continuing Legal Education, Presenter, Discovery and Pre-Trial Matters Wake Forest Continuing Legal Education, Presenter, Drafting Orders in Family Law Cases Wake Forest Continuing Legal Education, Presenter, Finding Hidden Assets N.C. Academy of Trial Attorneys, New Developments in Adoption co-author and presenter