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Biography

Steve Mansbery is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is concentrated in family law and appeals. He earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University and prior to law school, Mr. Mansbery attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Finance, with Departmental Honors, and graduated magna cum laude. He joined Tharrington Smith in 2006 where he is now a Partner in the firm’s Family Law Section, and his practice is concentrated in family law.

Mr. Mansbery’s volunteer activities include serving on the Board of Directors and as President of the Laura Holland Uzzell Foundation.

Credentials

Case Western Reserve University

  • Juris Doctor, 2006
  • Deans List Fall 2004, Fall 2005

University of Kentucky

  • B.B. A. Finance, 2003
  • Departmental Honors
  • Magna Cum Laude

Certifications and Fellowships

  • North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, Certified Family Law Specialist, 2016

Membership and Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar, 2006
  • Wake County Bar Association, 2006
  • 10th Judicial District Bar, 2006
  • North Carolina Bar Association Member, 2006
  • Young Lawyers Division Committee Member
  • Family Law Section Member
Experience
  • We the People: The Citizens and The Constitution State Competition, Judge
  • 50B Pro Bono Project at Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Judge
  • Wake County Bar Association Food Drive Coordinator
  • Wake County Bar Association Lunch with a Lawyer Volunteer
  • North Carolina Bar Association LRE Partner

Verdicts

  • Mastny v. Mastny, COA17-1171; May 15, 2018
  • Crews v. Paysour, 261 N.C.App. 557, 821 S.E.2d 469 (2018)
  • Mastny v. Mastny, 259 N.C.App. 572, 816 S.E.2d 241 (2018)
  • Johnston v. Johnston, 256 N.C.App. 476, 808 S.E.2d 463 (2017)
  • Mastny v. Mastny, 252 N.C.App. 92, 796 S.E.2d 402 (Table) (2017)
  • Barton v. Barton, 215 N.C.App. 235, 715 S.E.2d 529 (2011)
  • Carson v. Carson, 199 N.C.App. 101, 680 S.E.2d 885 (2009)
Awards & Honors
  • North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, since 2015
  • Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers®, Family Law, 2023 – 2025
  • Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2010 – 2013, 2016 – 2020
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Family Law Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, since 2014
  • Included in The Best Lawyers in America® – Family Law Section, 2016–2025
Engagement

Presentations

  • Wake County Family Court Rules Continuing Legal Education Speaker
  • North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Basics Continuing Legal Education Speaker
  • Co-Author of Family Forum Case Law Updates
  • Author of Continuing Legal Education Manuscript on Alimony Recapture
  • Guest Lecturer of Family Law Planning course at Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

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