Biography:
Bonnie Braudway is an attorney at Law Firm Carolinas whose practice focuses on homeowner and condominium association law. Based in Wilmington, she represents homeowner, condominium, and townhouse associations throughout North Carolina, with an emphasis on general counsel and assessment collection.
Bonnie helps association boards and community managers address legal questions arising in daily operations. Her work includes reviewing governing documents, advising on board responsibilities, and helping associations evaluate appropriate steps for collecting delinquent assessments. She helps clients understand their options and consider the practical effect of legal decisions on their communities.
Bonnie began practicing law in 2006, initially handling real estate matters, including residential closings. She has focused on community association law since 2009. Her real estate background provides an additional perspective on the property and governing document issues that arise in association matters.
Bonnie joined Law Firm Carolinas in November 2025 from Marshall Williams & Gorham. She is an active member of the Community Associations Institute’s North Carolina Chapter and regularly speaks at CAI events and educational programs for association boards and community managers.
Born and raised in Boone, Bonnie moved to the coast to attend the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Outside the office, she enjoys boating with her husband and daughter, backpacking, traveling, and fostering animals for local rescue organizations.
Contact Bonnie Braudway
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to discuss an HOA or condominium association matter, including general counsel or assessment collection. Please include the association’s name, its location in North Carolina, your role with the association, the type of matter, and any approaching meeting dates or deadlines.
Areas of Practice:
- Homeowner & Condominium Association Law
- Association General Counsel
- Assessment Collection
Education:
- Campbell University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
- University of North Carolina Wilmington, B.A., cum laude, 2001
Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2006
Experience & Publications:
- Community association practice beginning in 2009
- Association general counsel and assessment collection
- Prior real estate practice, including residential closings
- Joined Law Firm Carolinas in November 2025 from Marshall Williams & Gorham
- Speaker at CAI events and educational programs for association boards and community managers
- Executive Editor, General Practitioners Guide to Litigation, North Carolina Bar Association, 2013
- Author, “Scarlet Letter Punishments for Juveniles: Rehabilitation through Humiliation?,” 27 Campbell Law Review 63, 2004
Professional Affiliations:
- Wilmington Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Community Associations Institute, North Carolina Chapter
Professional Leadership & Community Involvement:
- Former Council Member, North Carolina Bar Association Solo, Small Firm, General Practice Section
- Former Board Member and President, Cape Fear Community Land Trust
