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Alice C. Stubbs
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Biography
Alice C. Stubbs is a partner in the firm. She joined Tharrington Smith in 2006 after completing eight years as a Wake County District Court judge. First appointed in 1997 by Governor Jim Hunt, she was elected to the judgeship in 1998 and 2002. During her time on the bench, Ms. Stubbs presided in domestic court; was certified as a juvenile judge in 2001; and was designated as a family court judge from 2002 through 2005.
Ms. Stubbs is a native of New Bern. She graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in 1985, from Davidson College in 1989 with a major in economics, attended University College in London, and received her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. She then clerked for Chief Judge James B. Wolfe, Jr., of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of North Carolina, followed by a litigation practice with Stubbs and Perdue, P.A.
Long active in bar association activities, Ms. Stubbs has served on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Bar Association. In 2008, she served as the vice chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Wake County Bar Association. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. She has served on the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Board of Directors of Meredith College's Paralegal School, the Board of Directors of the Carolina Ballet, and the Women's Executive Mentoring Coalition. She is a North Carolina State Bar certified specialist in Family Law, a certified mediator in family financial cases, and was appointed by Governor Mike Easley to serve on the North Carolina Ethics Commission, effective October 2006. She was reappointed to the Ethics Commission by Governor Perdue in January of 2010. She was recently recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the "Legal Elite" family law attorneys in North Carolina.
Ms. Stubbs is married to Tex Barrow and has two young sons. She is a runner and a good tennis player.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Tharrington Smith LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Alice C. Stubbs's Reviews
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Posted by Sarah | June 20, 2014
Alice Stubbs - Consistent, Honest, Reliable and Respected
Alice assisted our family in our greatest time of need as we dealt with accusations from Child Protective Services. She took on our very difficult and emotional case without thinking twice. In court, Alice delivers. Each time Alice represented us in court, we were successful. Alice is knowledgeable ...
Alice C. Stubbs's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Alice is a leading family law attorney at a preeminent firm in Raleigh. It is always a pleasure to work with her and I am impressed by her commitment to her clients."
"Alice Stubbs is one of the best family law attorneys in Wake County. As a former Wake County District Court Judge who presided in Family Court, Ms. Stubbs has developed an expertise in all family law related matters and brings that expertise in approaching each client's case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alice is an excellent lawyer who represents her clients zealously to achieve the best possible outcome. She treats every case like it is her only case and provides sound, competent and honest representation. She is highly respected by attorneys as well as judges in her community. I am impressed with the work Alice does every time I have a case with her. Her passion for her work is evident and her clients are lucky to have her on their side."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2015
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
“Top Rated Lawyer™ in Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Women Leaders in the Law, Legal Leaders™, American Law Media and Fortune Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2011
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
N/A
Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Tharrington Smith, LLP
1997 - 2006
District Court Judge, Wake County District Court
Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Wake County Bar Association
Member
10th Judicial District Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Family Lawyers
Member
Education
1992
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Davidson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Intensive CLE
Child Custody Evaluations
2012
Festival of Legal Learning
Case Law Update and Tips for Handling Family Law Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I force a separation/divorce on an unwilling spouse?My wife an I have been married for 7 years, we have no kids.
14 Jul 2014
Q&A
If a custodial parent allows minor children to drink (age 13 and 15) can it effect their custodial privileges or more?
29 Jun 2014