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Laura Kastner, born in Bethesda, Maryland, grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina State University with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. During her time at N.C. State, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and a member of Sigma Tau Sigma Textiles Honor Society. She graduated from the university with honors and spent six semesters on the Dean’s List.
Ms. Kastner went on to attend The University of North Carolina School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2015. In law school, she was a member of the Client Counseling Moot Court team and sat on the Executive Board for the Holderness Moot Court. She served as co-chair for the Craven Moot Court Competition. In her third year at UNC School of Law, Ms. Kastner was honored with an induction to the Order of the Barristers. While in law school, Ms. Kastner had numerous clerkships, which enabled her to better comprehend court processes. She clerked for the Honorable G. Wayne Abernathy, N.C. Superior Court Justice in District 15B, Orange and Chatham Counties, NC. In 2014, she clerked for the Honorable Christine M. Walczyk and Honorable Anna E. Worley in Wake County, where she gained experience in family law. Later that year, she clerked for the Honorable Robert N. Hunter of the North Carolina Supreme Court, where she experienced appeals work and brief writing.
When she is away from the office, Ms. Kastner spends time with loved ones, including her black lab, Scout. She enjoys exercising, traveling, and volunteering. Ms. Kastner is a dedicated advocate for children and a Guardian ad Litem for Orange and Chatham Counties. Laura Kastner joined Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. as a family law attorney in July of 2015, after having previously clerked for attorney John Miskey at the firm. She chose to focus on family law because she wanted to make a difference with clients who are in the throes of a crisis. While clients are sometimes unrealistic about the realities of the legal system, Ms. Kastner feels “a huge part of being a good attorney is managing client expectations and helping prepare them for the best and worst case scenarios.” She also finds, “making one person’s life better is extremely rewarding and makes a challenging job worth it.”
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111 Cloister Court, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
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Posted by Jolly | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The whole Bagwell holt team is amazing. The first time I met Laura she made me feel comfortable, I was able to talk freely she is very easy to talk to she gets to the point and gives amazing suggestions. I counted on her with my situation and she provided everything I needed to have a smooth case. on...
Posted by Lisa | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Laura Kastner was one of the lawyers who represented me in a difficult custody case. She is very professional, responsive and caring! Some lawyers only see clients as dollar signs, but Laura is not among those. She really, really cares and wants to make the process as painless as possible. Every time...
Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Laura Kastner is an exceptional attorney. I have found her to be knowledgeable, empathetic, dedicated, and detail-oriented. She did extensive research for my nontraditional case. Most importantly, she took it on with gusto and did not shy away from the complexity of the matter. She listened to me...
Posted by Rudynette | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I found her very warm, caring and just so light to talk to which i believe is very important when dealing with family affairs. Everytime i had a question, she tried to answer them immediately setting any doubts or fears to rest. I would definitely recommend her to anybody who will be in need of a law...
Posted by David Sterling | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Laura communicates her skills in family legal matters with compassion and sensitivity. She never left me hanging or in want for any inquiry I was making. Great Communication skills.
"I am impressed with Ms. Kastner's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I first interacted with Laura during her service as a Guardian ad Litem in Orange County while we were both in law school at UNC. She is professional, bright, and compassionate. I would recommend her to anyone in need of family law representation."
"Laura Kastner is a bright, charismatic and capable family law attorney. She exhibits emotional intelligence, empathy and determination in assisting clients navigate challenging circumstances."
"I endorse this lawyer. I supervised Laura in the Youth Justice Clinic at UNC Law School. She provided excellent representation to children charged with criminal offenses in juvenile delinquency court. She is incredibly smart, hard-working, and dedicated. She was a complete pleasure to have as a colleague. I recommend her without reservation!"
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2015
Order of the Barristers, Order of the Barristers
2015 - Present
Associate, Bagwell Holt Smith
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Honorable Christine M. Walczyk and Honorable Anna E. Worley in Wake County
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Honorable Robert N. Hunter of the North Carolina Supreme Court
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Honorable G. Wayne Abernathy, N.C. Superior Court Justice in District 15B, Orange and Chatham Counties, NC
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, 15BMember
2015 - Present
NC Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2015 - Present
North Carolina Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Order of the BarristersMember
Guardian ad Litem
Guardian ad Litem
2014 - 2015
Executive Board for the Holderness Moot CourtBoard Member
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
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