Ketan Soni
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Overview

Ketan Soni

Ketan Soni is a mediator, arbitrator, and the co-founding partner of Soni Brendle, PLLC, a Charlotte – based law firm focused on divorce and business litigation.

With a passion for combining mathematical precision with legal strategy, Ketan tackles complex and high – value cases where detailed analysis makes all the difference. He frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator for fellow attorneys who recognize the value of avoiding the unpredictability of the court system. True to his collaborative spirit, Ketan creates and shares spreadsheets, charts, and analytical tools with other attorneys and the public, believing that better resources make for better legal outcomes for everyone.

Ketan’s dedication to his field has earned him recognition as past chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section, a NC Business Legal Elite category winner in 2022 for Family Law, a top 25 “Super Lawyer” in Charolotte, a top 100 “Super Lawyer” in North Carolina, and appointment as a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commissioner.

Born in North Carolina but raised in the Chicago suburbs (where being a Cubs fan provided the only relief from bitter winters), Ketan gave the Midwest one last chance by attending the University of Illinois, Champaign – Urbana, before returning to the welcoming warmth of the Carolinas for law school at Wake Forest University.

After nearly two decades of working for others, Ketan launched Soni Brendle, PLLC, finally giving him the freedom to indulge his love of creating every conceivable spreadsheet – including one that tracks how many spreadsheets he’s actually made. Since 2000, he has represented clients throughout Charlotte, Raleigh, and surrounding areas in divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, child support, domestic violence cases, and appeals, always approaching each situation with a comprehensive “big picture” perspective. Witnessing the toll that court battles took on families, Ketan became a North Carolina DRC Certified Family Financial and Superior Court Mediator in 2011 and opened a mediation practice dedicated to helping couples resolve their differences outside the courtroom. He also developed a 40 – hour mediation training course approved by the Dispute Resolution Commission of North Carolina.

Beyond his practice, Ketan regularly conducts free public seminars on divorce and has appeared on Charlotte local news programs. He lives in Charlotte with his wife and two children, and when he’s not working, you’ll find him exploring the latest technology, spending quality time with his family, or planning his next adventure to experience different cultures around the world.

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2000

Education

  • 2000: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D.
  • 1996: University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana, B.A. Philosophy

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • NC Bar Association
  • Former NC Dispute Resolution Commissioner

 

Honors & Awards

  • NC Board Certified Family Law Specialist
  • 2020-2023: NC Dispute Resolution Commissioner
  • NC Business Legal Elite – 2023 Winner, Family Law Category
  • Super Lawyers: Top 100 North Carolina – 2023-2025
  • Super Lawyers: Top 25 Charlotte – 2023-2025
  • Avvo’s Client’s Choice Badge – 2015-2017, 2020, 2023
  • Super Lawyers: 2018-2025
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star: 2013-2015
  • Martindale Hubbell®, AV Preeminent®
  • NC Business Elite Legal 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024

 

Speaking Engagements

  • “NC Conference of District Court Judges: Electronic Evidence”
  • “War of the Roses in the Digital Age: A Hypothetical Family Law Case”
  • “When Immigration Law and Family Law Collide”
  • “Annual Family Law Section: Social Media as Evidence”
  • “Lawline: Social Media as Evidence: Challenges and Considerations
  • “Preparing the Negotiation Landscape”
  • “Convincing the Court to #Follow your Social Media Evidence”

 

Community Involvement

  • NC Bar Association: family law section chair – 2023
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association: family law chair –2014

 

Publications

Rates and Fees

Rates - Ketan Soni

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Charlotte Rates
2 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $166 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $420/hr.

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral’s hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Charlotte Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.