Atty. Tamara Avis Smith
Ms. Tamara Avis Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce.
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Tamara Avis Smith is a Member based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Pennington & Smith, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 2000) and Mary Baldwin College (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Hanover County and North Carolina (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Fifth Judicial District Bar. Serves clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Tamara Avis Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce
- Tamara received a B.A. degree from Mary Baldwin College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Tamara practices at Pennington & Smith, PLLC in Wilmington, NC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Wilmington 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.
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