Atty. Jaye Meyer
Jaye Meyer is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® and North Carolina Super Lawyers®. She has been recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the "Legal Elite" in North Carolina.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC
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About Jaye Meyer at a Glance
Jaye Meyer 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., 1990) and Wake Forest University (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law (1997- Present) (2026). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jaye Meyer
- Jaye Meyer is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® and North Carolina Super Lawyers®
- She has been recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the "Legal Elite" in North Carolina
- Ms. Meyer is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is certified as a Family Financial Mediator
- Ms. Meyer was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1990
- She received her B.A. cum laude from Wake Forest University and her J.D. with High Honors from the University of North Carolina, where she served as Editor-In-Chief of the North Carolina Law Review
- Ms. Meyer has served on the Family Law Council of the North Carolina Bar Association and was the Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section in 2000-2001
- She is the past Chair of the Family Law Specialization Committee of the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and received the Howard L. Gum Service Award in 2008
- She was elected to the Board of Law Examiners in 2007
- Ms. Meyer is the past Chair of the Family Law Continuing Legal Education Curriculum Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association and is a frequent course planner and speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs throughout the state
- Ms. Meyer has recently lectured on the following topics: "Cohabitation Sufficient to Terminate Alimony," "Use of Wiretap Evidence," "Domestic Violence and Related Laws," "Divisible Property and Distribution of Marital Assets," "Family Law Basics -- Case Management," "Modification and Enforcement of Judgments in Family Law Cases," and "Rules 4 and 45 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure
- Ms Meyer received the Super Lawyers award for top 50 Women Lawyers in North Carolina
- Ms. Meyer's hobbies are hiking and running
- She has completed 61 marathons since 1994
Practice Areas Explained
Jaye Meyer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jaye Meyer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Family Law in Raleigh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
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 venue, 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.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Jaye Meyer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jaye Meyer's practice in the field of family law.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Jaye Meyer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Jaye Meyer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jaye Meyer Handles in Raleigh
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