Tara Kay Johnson

Tara Kay Johnson

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Greensboro, NC
Practice Areas: Family

436 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC

About Tara

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

I handle all aspects of family law matters, including: Divorce, Separation, Equitable Distribution, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Child Support, etc.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 10 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2015

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Location

Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, PLLC

436 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC, 27401

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Tara Kay Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frank Garrett | March 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Garbage

She’s terrible, don’t bother she will leave your case cold. Couldn’t get custody of my kid because of her

Posted by Tim | April 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Tim D.

Our family was extremely fortunate to have Tara help with two very difficult matters. Being under very tight timelines Tara was able to prepare excellent documents to address them. She remained accessible and was committed to take the time to provide us with good advise taking into account practica...l measures while keeping our best interest in mind. Thank you Tara for all of your help!

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case...

Tara Johnson did an awesome job! If you're like me, you didn't think something like this would happen to you, but there you are at that moment in your life with a lot of questions and very few answers... doubt and emotion starts to take over, but fear not. As with many folks who have to go through ...this unfortunate event in your life, you want the strongest and most well-respected representation you can find. That is exactly what I received. Tara will listen to your concerns and stand up for you, while at the same time she will also recommend the absolute best course of action. I cannot express in words how confident you will feel by having Tara in charge of your case. During my case, there was not a single moment where I felt vulnerable or a moment where I wondered what the outcome would be. Tara and her very well-educated staff were with me every step of the way. Communication and support was excellent throughout the entire process. The bottom line is: If you or someone you know is heading down the tough road to divorce, then you need the BEST guide you can find, and that is Tara Johnson.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2017

The best lawyer for the job

While we only had an hour long consult with Tara, she was professional and advocated for us from the word "Hello." She was very thorough and made us feel comfortable right away. Her dedication and quick phone/email responses afterwards left us feeling secure and at ease until our problem was resolved.... If you want a great experience and peace of mind from the stress of your legal issues, you definitely want to have Tara on your side! Strongly recommend Hartsoe and Associates for your legal needs!

Posted by Scott | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Difficult Child Custody Case

Child custody is always an emotionally charged situation. Tara is cool under pressure, graceful with extremely sensitive situations, and always on top of things. My case spanned significant time and Tara was always completely prepared for every meeting and hearing we had. There was a great deal of... background information to sift through, understand, and organize, and Tara never missed a beat. Connecting the dots throughout my case required extreme attention to detail and the intellectual ability to piece together a puzzle many years in the making. She made it look easy. In addition to Tara's professionalism, she's well spoken and a pleasure to work with. On many occasions, I needed her to translate legalese into plain English so that I always understood what was going on with my case. She's an excellent translator, and she shoots straight. If there are difficult topics to be addressed, she's going to get through them with you smoothly and leave no question unanswered. Tara is a comforting soul at a time when tensions and emotions are high. Child custody matters are difficult at best, and when working with Tara, I felt like she was doing for me and my children just as she would her own family. She is a person of high moral caliber, and I can't recommend Tara highly enough. The outcome of my case was much better than I could have anticipated. I know with absolute certainty that that outcome was due to Tara's talents.

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Tara Kay Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hilary Workman Hux

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Tara Johnson. She is well respected by both her colleagues and her clients. She is a passionate advocate in the courtroom and an expert negotiator outside the courtroom."

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Robert Hartsoe

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tara is one of the smartest, wisest, and hard working lawyers I know. She is a bulldog in court, knows when to settle and when to fight, and has a great heart for her clients. She has been recognized by Legal Elite two years running, and is well respected by the local bar."

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James Downey

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is an exceptional practitioner devoted to her clients."

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Manisha Patel

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is a great colleague to have in the community. She is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of family law."

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Joseph Schmitz

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is phenomenal attorney with a great work ethic. Intuitive, aggressive, and approachable, Tara is a lawyer you can trust."

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James Downey

Family lawyer

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Julia Pendleton

Family lawyer

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Manisha Patel

Family lawyer

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Robert Hartsoe

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joseph Schmitz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Oakley

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Legal Elite - Family Law, Business North Carolina

2017

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

Work Experience

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Hartsoe & Associates, PC

2014 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Brock & Scott, PLLC

Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

Elon University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

WFU Law School Mediation Clinic

Mediation in Equitable Distribution

Languages

English

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