Firm News

Tharrington Smith LLP is pleased to welcome four talented law students who are spending the summer with our firm. Throughout the summer, they will work alongside our attorneys across several practice areas. In addition, they will gain hands-on legal experience through legal research, court proceedings, client matters, and other aspects of the practice.  Please join

The July Bar Exam is just around the corner. As law graduates prepare for this important milestone, attorney Jonathan Dickerson shares practical tips and words of encouragement drawn from his own experience. Whether you’re reviewing outlines, taking practice exams, or managing pre-exam nerves, preparation, persistence, and confidence can go a long way. We wish all

Raleigh, N.C., February 19, 2026 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is proud to announce that 17 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Fourteen attorneys were selected to the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, with three attorneys named 2026 North Carolina Rising Stars. Leading this year’s honors

Raleigh, N.C., January 8, 2026 – Each year, the Legal Elite distinction recognizes North Carolina attorneys who have earned the respect of their peers through professionalism, experience, and service to clients. We’re proud to share that eight attorneys at Tharrington Smith, LLP have been selected as part of the 2026 Legal Elite, a peer-voted honor

Raleigh, N.C., April 2, 2025 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Sharon Lin has been officially sworn in as the Town Attorney for the Town of Weldon on March 10, 2024.  She has also recently taken on the role of Town Attorney for the Towns of Enfield and Littleton. She succeeds

Raleigh, N.C., March 20, 2025 – After nearly three decades with Tharrington Smith LLP, our friend and colleague Kris Gardner is stepping into an exciting new role as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (NCBWWA). Having represented the association for over 20 years, Kris is more than prepared for

We are thrilled to share that Alice Stubbs, our family law partner at Tharrington Smith, recently participated in the Level 4 tennis tournament at the Carolina Country Club. Held from November 7 to 10, this tournament featured both Doubles and Mixed events as part of the annual “Footprints on the Court” fundraiser, benefiting Abilities Tennis

We are excited to announce that Sara West, one of our firm’s valued family law attorneys, was recently featured on the podcast AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb. In the episode “Sara West: A Divorced Mother Changes Careers to Become a Family Lawyer to Help Other Women in Her Situation,” Sara shares her inspiring journey

We are excited to announce that Russell Babb, our co-managing partner of Tharrington Smith, is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Attorney at Law Magazine. The cover story, titled “Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World,” explores Russell’s dynamic career and his exceptional dedication to criminal defense. In

Tharrington Smith proudly announces that our esteemed attorney, Roger Smith, Jr., delivered a heartfelt speech at the Wake County Justice Center’s Memorial Session of Court on June 7, 2024. The session honored the legacy of prominent attorneys, including Roger’s late father, Roger Smith, Sr., who made significant contributions to the legal profession. In his speech,