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Raleigh Family Law Firm
Overview
At Tharrington Smith we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality professional legal services available. Our motto “we don’t deal with cases, we deal with people” is the foundation of our practice. Since its founding in 1964, Tharrington Smith has grown into a practice that reaches across the state, and has earned a reputation that spreads across the nation. Our attorneys focus on the core proficiencies of family law, education law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. We have helped countless individuals, companies and governmental boards find lasting resolution to their legal issues in North Carolina for 50 years.
Core Practice Areas:
- Divorce and family law
- Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims
- Separation Agreements & Divorce
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Child Custody & Child Support
- Equitable Distribution
- Premarital Agreements
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Retirement Division
- Same Sex Couple Matters
Our website includes a child support calculator compliant with the 2015 North Carolina Child Support Guidelines.
General civil litigation:
- Beverage & Alcohol Control Law
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Creditors Rights & Collections Law
- Employment Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Local Government Law and Litigation
- Professional Licensing Boards & Discipline
Criminal defense:
- Driving While Impaired (DUI/DWI)
- Drug Offenses
- Homicides and Assault
- Larceny and Theft Offenses
- Traffic Offenses
- White Collar Offenses
- Corporate and Government Investigations
- Criminal Tax Investigations
- Criminal Appeals
Education law:
- Personnel Matters
- Student Matters
- Special Education
- Constitutional Matters
- Policy Review & Drafting
- Litigation & Appeals
- School Construction, Purchase & Finance
- Open Meetings & Public Records Law
We also provide representation and consultation in matters relating to:
- Administrative Law
- Alcohol Beverage Control
- Antitrust Litigation
- Appeals
- Aviation
- Business
- Class Actions
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
- Elections Law and Redistricting
- Employment
- Legislation
- Licensing Boards, Discipline
- Local Government
- Mediation/Arbitration
- Personal Injury
- Redistricting
- Special Education
- Tax Audits and Investigations
- Traffic Violations
In addition to our focus on the above areas of the law, we offer mediation and arbitration services, assist clients who are pursuing justice through the appeals process, represent victims in class actions and personal injury suits, and offer a number of other legal services. Regardless of your legal needs, you can find the guidance and support your situation demands at our law firm.
At Tharrington Smith, we will never treat you like a number; we will treat you like a person. Providing aggressive, yet personalized, legal service was our founders' goal 50 years ago, and it is the foundation our firm is built upon.
About Tharrington Smith LLP
Practice Areas
- Family Law 30%
- Criminal Law 30%
- Education Law 30%
- Civil Litigation 10%
Litigation
- 80%
Previous Law Firm Name
- Tharrington, Smith & Hargrove, January 1, 1995
People
Attorneys
- Howard J. Cummings (Attorney)
- Randall M. Roden (Attorney)
- Wade M. Smith (Attorney)
- Melissa Michaud (Attorney)
- Fred M. Morelock (Attorney)
- Jaye Powell Meyer (Attorney)
- Rod Malone (Attorney) 1 Review
- Kristopher B. Gardner (Attorney) 1 Review
- Daniel W. Clark (Attorney)
- Kenneth A. Soo (Attorney)
- Deborah Stagner (Attorney)
- Neal Andrew Ramee (Attorney)
- Alice Stubbs (Attorney)
- Steve Mansbery (Attorney)
- Eva DuBuisson (Attorney)
- Adam Mitchell (Attorney)
- F. Hill Allen (Attorney)
- Lynn P. Burleson (Attorney) 1 Review
- Roger W. Smith Jr. (Attorney)
- Carolyn A. Murchison (fka Waller) (Attorney)
- Evan Bonder Horwitz (Attorney)
- Mary Aiken Barrow (Attorney)
- Jeffrey R. Russell (Attorney)
- Stephen Rawson (Attorney)
- Maura O'Keefe (Attorney)
- Patricia R. Robinson (Attorney)
- Lindsay Vance Smith (Attorney)
- Jason R. Weber (Attorney)
- Casey Fidler (Attorney)
- David Noland (Attorney)
- Russell D. Babb (Attorney)
- Colin Shive (Attorney)
- Douglas E. Kingsbery (Attorney)
- Melissa Hill (Attorney) 1 Review
- Jonathan A. Blumberg (Attorney)
- Clare Poston (Attorney)
Office Information
Address
150 Fayetteville StreetSuite 1900 Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone
Fax
- 919-829-1583
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Achievements
Lawyers at Tharrington Smith LLP selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Allen, F. Hill On a Super Lawyers® List
- Barrow, Mary Aiken On a Super Lawyers® List
- Burleson, Lynn P. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hill, Melissa On a Super Lawyers® List
- Horwitz, Evan On a Super Lawyers® List
- Meyer, Jaye On a Super Lawyers® List
- Russell, Jeffrey On a Super Lawyers® List
- Smith, Jr., Roger W. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Soo, Ken On a Super Lawyers® List
- Stubbs, Alice On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Best Law Firms®, 2011 - 2025
- Recognized as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 firm in Raleigh for 14 practice areas in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, 2025
- Recognized as a Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 firm in Raleigh for 12 practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, 2024
- Recognized as a Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 firm in Raleigh for 12 practice areas in the 2023 edition of Best Law Firms®, 2023
- US News/Best Lawyers in America®, 2012 - 2025
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed State Awards Criminal Defense: General Practice in North Carolina: 3 lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar in North Carolina: 4 lawyers, 2019
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed City Awards Criminal Defense: General Practice in Raleigh: 3 lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Raleigh: 4 lawyers Family Law in Raleigh: 6 lawyers, 2019
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed State Awards Criminal Defense: White-Collar in North Carolina: 5 lawyers Family Law in North Carolina: 7 lawyers, 2018
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed City Awards Criminal Defense: General Practice in Raleigh: 4 lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Raleigh: 5 lawyers Family Law in Raleigh: 7 lawyers, 2018
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed State Awards Criminal Defense: White-Collar in North Carolina: 5 lawyers Family Law in North Carolina: 7 lawyers, 2017
- Best Lawyers® in America: Top Listed City Awards Criminal Defense: General Practice in Raleigh: 3 lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Raleigh: 5 lawyers Family Law in Raleigh: 7 lawyers, 2017
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