Meet the Team Behind Your Legal Support
At The Law Offices of Benjamin T. McLawhorn, our team is dedicated to providing personalized, client-focused legal services across North Carolina. From your first consultation to the final resolution, we work together to guide, support, and fight for the outcome you deserve. Get to know the faces behind the firm and the people who have your back every step of the way.
Our team
Founder, Managing Partner
Benjamin T. McLawhorn
Attorney Benjamin T. McLawhorn is a proud North Carolina native who has spent most of his life in Eastern NC. He earned his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, along with certifications in welding and a license to teach in the trades. An early career that shaped his understanding of hard work, fairness, and advocacy.
Driven by a desire to make a deeper impact, Attorney McLawhorn went on to earn his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham. Since then, he has dedicated his career to fighting for clients across family law, employment law, and civil litigation matters.
In 2018, he founded The Law Offices of Benjamin T. McLawhorn with a clear mission: to take clients from “I do” to “I deserve.” Passionate about providing steady guidance through life’s most challenging legal transitions. Known for his tenacity, empathy, and real-world approach, Attorney McLawhorn is the advocate you want in your corner.
Paralegal
Ayda Atici
Ayda Atici joined The Law Offices of Benjamin T. McLawhorn in October after relocating from Las Vegas to Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from the West Coast, she has quickly adapted to her new home and is enthusiastic about building meaningful connections within the local legal community.
Ayda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, which she impressively completed in just two years. During her time at UCSD, she was an active member of the Undergraduate Law Review and the Speech and Debate team, sharpening her legal research, analytical thinking, and advocacy skills.
With plans to attend law school in 2026, Ayda is gaining invaluable hands-on experience as she prepares for a future career in family law. She is deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate emotionally charged legal matters and is especially interested in the intersection of law and personal advocacy. Ayda brings focus, empathy, and drive to every case she supports.
Director of Marketing and Human Resources
Bianca Seagraves
Bianca Seagraves joined The Law Offices of Benjamin T. McLawhorn in 2024 and has been a powerhouse ever since. A proud East Carolina University graduate, Bianca holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Skills she puts to work every day to elevate the firm's brand, streamline internal operations, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Bianca wears many hats in the office, managing everything from marketing campaigns and social media to HR processes and team culture. She’s the reason our attorneys can focus fully on your case because she’s already handled everything else.
With a sharp eye for strategy and a strong sense of team morale, Bianca keeps the office not only functioning but thriving. If she’s not organizing the next big initiative, she’s probably adding “TikTok Time” to the calendar, or reminding us all to take a breath and enjoy the work we do.