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Atty. Alice C. Stubbs

Atty. Alice C. Stubbs

Alice C. Stubbs is a partner in the firm.

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About Alice C. Stubbs at a glance

Alice C. Stubbs is a family law attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1992) and Davidson College (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alice C. Stubbs is a partner in the firm
  • She joined Tharrington Smith in 2006 after completing eight years as a Wake County District Court judge
  • First appointed in 1997 by Governor Jim Hunt, she was elected to the judgeship in 1998 and 2002
  • During her time on the bench, Ms. Stubbs presided in domestic court
  • was certified as a juvenile judge in 2001
  • and was designated as a family court judge from 2002 through 2005
  • Ms. Stubbs is a native of New Bern
  • She graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in 1985, from Davidson College in 1989 with a major in economics, attended University College in London, and received her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992
  • She then clerked for Chief Judge James B. Wolfe, Jr., of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of North Carolina, followed by a litigation practice with Stubbs and Perdue, P.A
  • Long active in bar association activities, Ms. Stubbs has served on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Bar Association
  • In 2008, she served as the vice chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Wake County Bar Association
  • She is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
  • She has served on the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Board of Directors of Meredith College's Paralegal School, the Board of Directors of the Carolina Ballet, and the Women's Executive Mentoring Coalition
  • She is a North Carolina State Bar family court mediator and was appointed by Governor Mike Easley to serve on the North Carolina Ethics Commission, effective October 2006
  • She was reappointed to the Ethics Commission by Governor Perdue in January of 2010
  • She was recently recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the "Legal Elite" family law attorneys in North Carolina
  • Ms. Stubbs is married to Tex Barrow and has two young sons
  • She is a runner and a good tennis player

Practice Areas Explained

Alice C. Stubbs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alice C. Stubbs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Alice C. Stubbs's law office located?
Alice C. Stubbs's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Tharrington Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alice C. Stubbs handle?
Alice C. Stubbs focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Alice C. Stubbs go to law school?
Alice C. Stubbs earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (BA, 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Alice C. Stubbs received?
Alice C. Stubbs's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1992
BA
Davidson College
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Family Financial Mediator
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyers (Since 2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in the Family Law section of Best Lawyers in America (Since 2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed among the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina Magazine (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Lawyer, Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow (2016)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar

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