Cited: https://gritdaily.com/top-lawyers-in-the-united-states-for-2026/
We are proud to share that Gray Ellis, Founder and Managing Partner of Ellis Family Law, has been recognized by Grit Daily as one of the Top Lawyers in the United States for 2026 — the only North Carolina family law attorney featured in this national list.
This recognition reflects what our clients and community have known for over two decades: that thoughtful, strategic, and genuinely compassionate legal counsel makes a difference in people’s lives.
What This Recognition Is About
Grit Daily’s feature highlights legal professionals across the country who are shaping the future of their practice areas through integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to the people they serve. Gray was recognized for his client-centric approach to family law and estate planning, his firm’s remarkable growth — including a 200% expansion since 2023 — and his longstanding commitment to the Triangle community.
The feature specifically noted Ellis Family Law’s philosophy of matching each client with the right attorney based on expertise, personality, and even knowledge of opposing counsel. It’s an approach rooted in one core belief: that how you guide someone through a difficult time matters just as much as the outcome you help them achieve.
Serving the Triangle Since 2008
Since opening its doors in Durham in 2008, Ellis Family Law has grown into one of the largest exclusive family law firms in the region, with four Triangle-area locations and a team of twelve skilled attorneys. Every case — whether divorce, child custody, estate planning, or something in between — is handled with the same standard Gray set from day one.
We are grateful to our clients, our team, and our community for making this recognition possible. It belongs to all of you.
