Atty. Tara A. Harrawood
Tara is and always has been passionate about serving people and being a voice for her clients. There is no greater satisfaction, thrill, or sense of personal achievement to her than knowing she has helped another.
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Tara A. Harrawood is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Marcellino & Tyson PLLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2012). Educated at Elon University School of Law (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tara is and always has been passionate about serving people and being a voice for her clients
- There is no greater satisfaction, thrill, or sense of personal achievement to her than knowing she has helped another
- She was raised in a small town in North Carolina alongside her younger brother and two older sisters, and it was here that she learned the value of people and community
- Tara was a leader throughout her college years and graduated from an accelerated program at East Carolina University prior to attending law school at Elon University School of Law
- During law school, she worked in several clinics serving the local population and was awarded the Outstanding Clinical Student Award as a result
- Since law school, Tara has had the opportunity to practice several different areas of law
- She understands each case is unique and is dedicated to providing her clients with the zealous representation they deserve
- Tara believes the most powerful tool she can provide her clients is knowledge of the law, so together they are able to make informed and educated decisions each step of the way
- When Tara isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, volunteering in her community, cheering on her East Carolina Pirates, traveling with her husband, and spoiling their dog, Captain Jack Sparrow
Practice Areas Explained
Tara A. Harrawood's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara A. Harrawood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Tara A. Harrawood is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Tara A. Harrawood is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
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 Charlotte 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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