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Modern Legal - Charlotte, NC

6715 Fairview RdSTE A Charlotte, NC 28210

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Updated: 02/03/2025

North Carolina Family Law Firm

Overview

Modern Legal focuses on family law matters, including spousal support, domestic violence, divorce, adoption, parental rights, estate planning and more. The firm recognizes family law as more than just statutes and regulations; it's about the lives, emotions and futures of real people.

Operating across North Carolina and South Carolina, this Charlotte-based law firm offers proficient legal guidance when the complexities of family law intersect with the lives of their clients. Their mission is to transform confusion into clarity, helplessness into empowerment and frustration into proactive steps forward.

The founder, Theresa E. Viera, brings a deeply personal understanding to the firm’s practice. Licensed in North Carolina as a family law attorney and certified mediator, Ms. Viera’s early exposure to domestic violence and child abuse has profoundly shaped her approach to legal representation. This background gives her a unique perspective on the emotional and psychological dimensions that accompany legal disputes.

Modern Legal believes in doing more than just navigating legal systems. It strives to make a genuine difference in the community and the lives of the clients. Understanding that each case involves real people with real stakes, it is committed to providing legal solutions that not only address the immediate needs but also contribute to long-term well-being.

Whether you are dealing with custody issues, divorce or any other family law matters, trust Modern Legal to handle your case with the utmost care and professionalism. The team is not here to just serve as your legal representatives, but as your advocates, supporters and guides through every step of the legal process. Let them help you turn challenging situations into opportunities for growth and empowerment. With Modern Legal, you are not alone. The Modern Legal team ensures that your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

About Modern Legal

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Collaborative Law
  • Equitable/Interim Distribution
  • Postseparation Support/Alimony
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Fathers Rights
  • Mediation
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Power of Attorney

Languages

  • English (Primary)
  • Spanish

Pro Bono Activities

  • Charlotte Triage - Human Trafficking and SIJS Matters, 2020 - Present
  • Council For Children's Rights - Best Interests Attorney, 2024 - Present

People

Attorneys

Staff

  • Adrienne K. Dewberry, Firm Administrator
  • Lourdes G. Lagos Flores, Legal Administrator
  • Rebecca L. Harrelson, Legal Assistant
  • Allison B. Frazier, Fractional Communications Director

Office Information

Address

6715 Fairview RdSTE A Charlotte, NC 28210

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

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