Press Release

Raleigh, NC – August 20, 2026 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that 22 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The firm is proud to have 18 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 4 attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones

Raleigh, N.C., July 2, 2026 – Tharrington Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Sharon Lin to Of Counsel, effective July 1, 2026.  Sharon is a member of the firm’s Education Law practice, where she advises and represents public school boards and educational institutions across North Carolina, regularly advising on procurement, contracting, and construction

Raleigh, NC – April 21, 2026 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that Micah Deveaux has joined the firm as an associate in its Education Law section.  Micah brings a strong background in administrative and government law, with experience representing state agencies and working within the North Carolina administrative courts. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Assistant Attorney

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, NC – November 7, 2025 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list, earning accolades across 12 regional practice areas. This marks over 15 years of consecutive recognition, a testament to the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence and the outstanding work of its attorneys and

Raleigh, NC – October 20, 2025– Tharrington Smith, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Hannah Litty as an Associate in the firm’s Family Law practice.  Hannah graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2025, earning a reputation for excellence in both academics and practical legal experience. During law school,

Raleigh, NC – October 7, 2025 – Tharrington Smith is pleased to announce that Jason Naulty has joined the firm as an associate in the Education Law section. Raised in a family dedicated to public education, Jason brings a strong appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing North Carolina’s public schools.  A lifelong North Carolina resident,

Raleigh, NC – September 17, 2025 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that Kendall Barbour has joined the firm as a Family Law Associate. A 2025 graduate of Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Kendall earned her B.A. in Media and Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2022. During law school, she

Tharrington Smith, LLP is excited to announce that Jaye Meyer was appointed to the North Carolina Disciplinary Hearing Commission on July 16th. This is a tremendous honor for any attorney, and Tharrington Smith, LLP is thrilled to be represented by Meyer with her nomination. The Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC) is an independent agency that hears