Amanda Owens is a dedicated and highly credentialed elder law attorney serving families across Eastern North Carolina. With a steadfast commitment to helping older adults and individuals with special needs, Amanda brings both legal expertise and heartfelt compassion to every client interaction.
Amanda holds the distinction of being a Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar, as well as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)—a certification conferred by the National Elder Law Foundation and recognized by the American Bar Association. These credentials are not easily earned; they require years of focused practice, passage of a rigorous national examination, and ongoing peer review and continuing legal education. Simply put, not all elder law attorneys are the same—and these certifications are your assurance that Amanda meets the highest standards in the field.
Her practice is devoted to providing strategic, personalized legal counsel to seniors and their families in matters such as asset protection, estate and long-term care planning, Medicaid and Medicare navigation, special needs planning, and guardianship. Whether preparing for the possibility of long-term care or seeking to preserve a loved one’s legacy, Amanda helps her clients make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
Amanda graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University and earned her law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, all North Carolina State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the United States Supreme Court.
As a Veteran Marine Corps spouse and accredited attorney for veterans’ benefits, Amanda has a deep appreciation for military families and proudly assists veterans in obtaining the benefits they have earned.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail and sincere dedication to her clients’ well-being, Amanda strives to be more than just an attorney—she is a trusted advisor and advocate. She understands the difficult choices families face as loved ones age and is honored to be a guiding hand through those transitions.
When you choose Amanda Owens, you are choosing experience, compassion, and integrity. You can feel confident that your future—and your family’s—is in capable and caring hands.
Amanda graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Arts in English.
She then graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2011. While in Law School Amanda interned with the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals.
Amanda is a:
- Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law with the North Carolina State Bar
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)—a certification conferred by the National Elder Law Foundation
- Elder Law & Special Needs Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- North Carolina Chapter of NAELA
- Board member of the Lenoir County Council on Aging