Practicing Law Since 1996

I’ve practiced civil litigation – including family law and commercial litigation – since 1996, including 12 years with one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the Southeast. I have served as President of the 14th Judicial District Bar and the Durham County Bar Association, as well as twice served as Co-Chair of the Durham County Family Bar. I have been a speaker with the North Carolina Bar Association, providing continuing legal education to other attorneys. In 2013, I opened the Law Offices of Catherine Pavur to provide personalized, quality legal service at competitive cost.

Based in Durham, I handle commercial litigation matters statewide and family law cases throughout the Triangle and surrounding areas.

I am a North Carolina native. When not practicing law, I enjoy volunteering with my church, restoring vintage furniture, cooking and spending time with my husband and our two children. 

  • Experience – in practice since 1996
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Juris Doctor (JD) – North Carolina Central University School of Law, cum laude

Admitted to the following:

  • North Carolina Bar
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • Member of North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), NCBA Family Law section member
  • Member of 16th (formerly 14th) Judicial District Bar
  • Member of Durham County Bar Association (DCBA)
  • President of 14th Judicial District Bar, Durham County Bar Association and Durham Bar Foundation 2012-13
  • Vice President of 14th Judicial District Bar, Durham County Bar Association and Durham Bar Foundation 2011-12
  • Director on Joint Board of Directors for 14th Judicial District Bar, Durham County Bar Association and Durham Bar Foundation 2008-2011
  • Chair of Nominating Committee for 14th Judicial District Bar, Durham County Bar Association and Durham Bar Foundation 2013-14
  • Co-chair of Durham County Family Bar 2008-2010
  • Co-chair of Durham County Family Bar 1998-1999
  • Continuing Legal Education speaker for NCBA “Jurisdictional Issues Relating to Contracts” 2008
  • North Carolina Attorney at Law Magazine article: “Sentimental Value and Division of Marital Property“