We are pleased to announce that two of our lawyers have been included in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite Criminal Law Section:

• F. Hill Allen
• Russell D. Babb

Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Allen is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Lawyer and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America®’s Criminal Defense, White Collar Section since 2012, in North Carolina Super Lawyers since 2009, and in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite Criminal Section more than a dozen times.

Russell Babb is a partner in the firm’s Criminal Law Section. He is an American Bar Foundation Fellow, is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Lawyer, is recognized by Best Lawyers in America, and has previously been included in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite Criminal Section five times. He is the President-Elect of the 10th Judicial District Bar.

Business North Carolina Legal Elite lists the state’s top lawyers chosen through peer vote. The Business North Carolina Legal Elite is the only award of its type that gives every active lawyer in the state the opportunity to vote for their peers. Attorney Wade Smith is a member of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame Criminal Law Section since 2004.

“We care about people, not cases” isn’t just a tagline, it is the cornerstone of our practice. Because of it, Tharrington Smith is one of the most widely respected law firms in the Southeast. Our practice is broad and includes core focus in criminal law, taxation and seizure, family law, education law, complex civil litigation matters, and dispute resolution. We support excellence in our profession, the arts, education, and the community through professional service and financial support. Commonly associated by our peers to assist with complex matters, we welcome these associations and referrals. For complete information visit our website at https://tharringtonsmith.law.