Atty. Rose H. Stout
Rose Stout, a partner with the firm, is a highly respected attorney, characterized by humility, strength, compassion and a proven ability to effectively advocate for her clients.With over 20 years of experience, Rose represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, property division, child support and alimony. She has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 1991, with extensive trial experience in family law court.
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Rose H. Stout is a family law attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1985) and Campbell University (BA, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawers - 2006 thru 2016 (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rose Stout, a partner with the firm, is a highly respected attorney, characterized by humility, strength, compassion and a proven ability to effectively advocate for her clients.With over 20 years of experience, Rose represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, property division, child support and alimony
- She has been a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 1991, with extensive trial experience in family law court
- Rose also frequently serves as an effective mediator in family law matters, assisting clients in resolving differences without the costly and difficult process of going to court.Rose has been recognized by her family law peers as an outstanding lawyer in her field of practice
- Her accolades include being listed among North Carolina Super Lawyers as well as among the Best Lawyers in America
- As a leader in the family law practice group at Smith Debnam, Rose places a high priority on mentoring younger attorneys in the field
- She is a model of integrity and sincerity with an intimate knowledge of her area of practice.Clients and professional colleagues alike are impressed by her poise and responsiveness generated from a genuine concern and respect for others
- Those who work with Rose are never surprised to receive a hand-written note or a thoughtful gift
- This evident character is also modeled through her active participation in the community, and her committed service to her church and family
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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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