Tharrington Smith LLP is a distinguished law firm based in North Carolina, specializing in criminal defense, family law, education law, civil litigation, and criminal tax defense. Founded in 1964, the firm has built a longstanding reputation for integrity, fairness, and dedicated client service, handling over 39,000 cases with a team of more than 40 attorneys.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, tailoring strategies to meet individual needs while leveraging over six decades of experience to achieve favorable outcomes. Tharrington Smith is particularly recognized for its expertise in high-stakes litigation and its role as a leading education law practice in the state, serving individuals, businesses, and public institutions with compassion and professionalism.
Services Offered
- Divorce and family law
- Civil litigation
- Criminal defense
- Criminal tax defense
- Education law
- Mediation service
- Beverage alcohol control law
- Business torts
- Intellectual property law
- Contract disputes
- White-collar crime defense
- Drug offenses defense
- Violent crimes defense
- Tax fraud and evasion defense
- Child custody
- Asset division
- Spousal support
- Special education law
- Student rights advocacy
- Public records compliance
- School construction law
Serving clients across North Carolina, the firm is equipped to handle both state and federal matters and has been consistently recognized with multiple Best Law Firms® awards in its core practice areas.
