Raleigh, N.C., February 20, 2025 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is proud to announce that 18 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers selects only the top attorneys in the state, based on a patented, multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations from leading legal professionals across practice areas.
This year, Evan Horwitz and Alice Stubbs were distinguished among the Top Lists, recognizing the highest point earners in the selection process. Both attorneys were named among the premier family law practitioners in North Carolina, reinforcing their leadership in the field.
Additionally, we are excited to celebrate four of our attorneys-Caitlin Birckhead, Jonathan T. Dickerson, Casey Fidler, and Maya Weinstein-who have earned their first-time recognition on the Rising Stars list, marking a significant achievement in their careers. Caitlin Birckhead, a first-time honoree, shared her excitement: “Being named to the Rising Stars list is an incredible honor, and I’m grateful to be recognized among such talented peers. It motivates me to keep learning, growing, and working hard for our clients, while contributing to the success and values of the firm.”
Our attorneys named to the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list include:
- F. Hill Allen – Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Russell D. Babb – Criminal Defense
- Lynn P. Burleson – Family Law
- Melissa Hill – Criminal Defense
- Evan Horwitz – Family Law (Top 25 Raleigh Super Lawyers, Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers)
- Douglas E. Kingsbery – Criminal Defense
- Rod Malone – Schools & Education
- Steven D. Mansbery – Family Law
- Jaye Meyer – Family Law
- Fred M. Morelock – Family Law
- Jeffrey Russell – Family Law
- Roger W. Smith, Jr. – Criminal Defense
- Wade Smith – Criminal Defense
- Alice Stubbs – Family Law (Top 25 Raleigh Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women North Carolina Super Lawyers, Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers)
We are also pleased to congratulate the following attorneys named to the 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars list:
- Caitlin Birckhead – Family Law
- Jonathan T. Dickerson – Schools & Education
- Casey Fidler – Family Law
- Maya Weinstein – Schools & Education
Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers’ research team to receive this honor. No more than 2.5% of lawyers are chosen for the Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is a rating service for outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas. All selected attorneys have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made using a patented multiphase process, which includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. For more information, visit SuperLawyers.com.
About Tharrington Smith LLP:
The attorneys at Tharrington Smith LLP pride themselves on providing the highest quality professional legal services available. The motto “We don’t deal with cases, we deal with people” is the foundation of our practice, and we have been building successful relationships in the state since 1964. Because of this, our firm has grown practices that reach across North Carolina and has earned a reputation that spreads across the nation. Focusing on the core proficiencies of family law, education law, criminal defense, criminal tax defense, and civil litigation, Tharrington Smith, LLP has helped countless individuals, companies, and governmental boards find lasting resolutions to their legal issues in North Carolina for 60 years.
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