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Lynn P. Burleson
also known as Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
About Lynn
Biography
Lynn Burleson is a native of Albemarle, North Carolina. He was admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina after receiving his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his Juris Doctor degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Before joining Tharrington Smith, Mr. Burleson served as a district court judge and was a partner in the law firm of Kilpatrick Stockton. He has served as an adjunct professor of law for the Wake Forest University School of Law and High Point University.
Mr. Burleson practices exclusively in the field of family law. He is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist in Family Law and is past president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is Chair Emeritus of the Arbitration Committee and has sat on the Board of Governors as a Chapter Delegate to the national American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He frequently serves as the lead faculty member of the national AAML Matrimonial Law Arbitration Institute. In 2009, he became one of only 100 divorce attorneys from across the United States to be inducted as a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He has been listed among the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina in numerous years. He is listed as one of the "Super Lawyers" by Charlotte and Law and Politics magazines. He is listed in the Family Law Section of Best Lawyers in America and has been named the "Raleigh Best Lawyers Family Lawyer of the Year". He has served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and has served on the Board of Governors of the Association. Mr. Burleson was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina Bar Association for his service to the Family Law Section. He has served as president of both the Twenty-First Judicial District and the Forsyth County Bar Associations.
Mr. Burleson has been a frequent speaker at law schools and at continuing legal education programs and has presented manuscripts on a wide range of topics including absolute divorce, divorce from bed and board, alimony, child support, sanctions, qualified domestic relations orders, employee benefits, discovery of corporate records by minority shareholders, ethics, counsel fees, mediation, neutral evaluation, use of referees, classification and distribution of marital assets, marital property valuation, family law contracts, breach of confidential relationships, and arbitration.
Mr. Burleson is certified as an arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has served as an Observer-Member of the Uniform Laws Commission Family Law Arbitration Act Drafting Committee.
Tharrington Smith LLP is a North Carolina law firm regulated by the Rules of Professional Conduct, as promulgated by the North Carolina State Bar. As such, our lawyers do not and cannot ethically participate in many of Avvo's programs, including its Legal Topics, Legal Forms, or its fixed-price legal services. Tharrington Smith advises extreme caution when relying on Q&A's or use of legal forms without the guidance of a qualified lawyer.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 45 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Tharrington Smith, LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Posted by Trish | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
When seeking a Divorce Lawyer - Lynn Burleson is the Best
I had no idea what to do or who to talk to when life changed for my children and I. Thank God I was directed to Lynn.. from the beginning I knew he would be the one to keep my interests as the focus. Always responsive and attentive. His knowledge of the law is amazing...He had a lot to deal with i...
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Replied last December 11, 2019Thank you for leaving this kind and thoughtful review. We are very pleased that our efforts made a daunting time less burdensome.
Lynn P. Burleson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lynn is knowledgeable and a great lawyer. I would recommend him."
"I endorse Lynn. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Lynn Burleson for many years and highly endorse him. He has an excellent understanding of what it takes to be a family law specialist. He possesses the knowledge, training and experience to handle even the most complicated family law matters."
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
2017
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2016
Chair Emeritus, National Arbitration Committee of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Leaders in the Law, Elon University and NC Lawyers Weekly
2016
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2016
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2015
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2014
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2013
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2012
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2011
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2011
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2010
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2010
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2009
Raleigh Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyers, Family Law section, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Top 100, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Top 100, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
Family Law Section Distinguished Service Award, North Carolina Bar Association
N/A
Diplomate, American College of Family Trial Lawyers
N/A
Certified Arbitrator, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
N/A
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Tharrington Smith
1987 - 1999
Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
1986 - 1987
Adjunct Professor, High Point University
1984 - 1987
District Court Judge, 21st Judicial District Court in Winston Salem
1982 - 1984
Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School Of Law
1981 - 1984
Assistant District Attorney, 21st Judicial District in Winston Salem
Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Wake County Bar Association
Member
10th Judicial District Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Member
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
American College of Family Trial Lawyers
Diplomate
North Carolina Chapter of the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers
Past President
21st Judicial District Bar Association
Past President
Forsyth County Bar Associations
Past President
Education
1980
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
MPA
1970
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family Law Intensive Seminar
“There’s Money on the Table: Issues in High-End Family Law Cases- High Alimony and Child Support Awards”
2015
119th Annual Meeting of the Indiana State Bar Association
Family Law Arbitration
2006
Family Law Specialists Meeting
"Codifying Marital Torts"
2006
Family Law Section of Mecklenburg County Bar Association
"Arbitrating Under the North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Act"
2005
Family Law in Our Changing World
"Arbitration - A New Concept in Family Law"
2004
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting
"Matrimonial Law Arbitration"
2002
What About the Children? Child Custody and Support in 2002
"Ethics and Professionalism in Custody Cases"
2002
Practical Family Law 2002
"Professional Responsibility"
Publications
2005
The National Law Journal Vol. 28, No. 2
"Matrimonial Arbitration- A Welcome Development,"
2004
North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section Legislative Committee
"North Carolina Bar Association Position Paper on HB 1047- Bill to Abolish Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation"
2003
Desk Book, North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section,
"Arbitration"
2000
The Newsletter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"The North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Act"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers