About Margaret E.
Margaret E. Ford earned her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law in 2019 after completing undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2016. Her academic path combined legal training with a foundation in business principles. That combination has informed how she approaches client matters and casework since leaving law school.
After completing her J.D., Ford became a member of the North Carolina bar and began practicing in the state. She has maintained active professional affiliations and holds current memberships in legal organizations. Colleagues describe her as methodical in case preparation and clear in courtroom and client communications. She applies a steady, pragmatic style to legal problems.
Ford’s background in business administration shapes her analytic approach. She draws on that training when handling disputes that touch on commercial concerns, contract interpretation and regulatory questions. She also handles matters that require attention to procedural detail. Her work involves research, drafting pleadings and advising clients on tactical decisions. She balances litigation tasks with client-facing consultation.
Throughout her career she has worked from an office environment that emphasizes collaborative problem solving. At Price, Petho & Associates P.L.L.C. she participates in team-based case planning and contributes to firm projects. Her role involves both courtroom preparation and day-to-day client management. She is comfortable presenting arguments in court and explaining complex legal issues to people who do not practice law.
Ford keeps current with developments in North Carolina law and maintains ties to professional networks. That ongoing engagement helps her stay familiar with procedural changes and emerging practice trends. She also draws on mentors and peers for strategic input on challenging matters. In practice she relies on steady research, careful drafting and direct communication with clients.
She practices law in North Carolina from the offices of Price, Petho & Associates P.L.L.C. Her current practice focuses on representing clients in a range of state matters at the firm.
