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Emily C. Moore Tyler

also known as Emily Moore Tyler
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  • Raleigh, NC
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About Emily

I am a board certified family law specialist and devote 100% of my practice to divorce & family law.  

One of my goals is to provide the client with the pertinent information so that he or she can make the best decision, an informed decision.  Sometimes a client does not agree with what I feel is the best decision.  Ultimately it is your life, and you get to call the shots, but at least make an informed decision. 

My job as your attorney is to represent your best interests.  In most cases, part of representing the client’s best interests is for the client to keep as much money in his/her pocket as possible- and paying your attorney as little as possible.  If there is ever any work you can do in your case yourself, and thereby reducing your attorney’s fees, I will always give you the option to do it yourself.  Not only does this reduce your attorney’s fees, but it means you are more actively involved in your case. 

The most important thing is that your trust your lawyer.  I am personally, morally, legally and ethically obligated to be loyal to my clients.  Many people are not “themselves” during a divorce. Their head is foggy and their moods depressed.  They don’t know who to trust and they are angry. Many times they do things or act in ways that are detrimental to themselves.  These things can produce conflict with your lawyer as well as other people around you; try to be patient and understand that your lawyer is working for you and you must trust that.

  • Emily knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a lawyer, and she remain committed to that goal.

  • Originally from Greensboro, NC, Emily graduated magna cum laude from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, with a double degree in History and Political Science.  She earned law degree from The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University and has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to practice Law in North Carolina.

  • While in law school, Emily excelled in her studies and extracurricular activities.  As a result of Emily’s genuine interest and passion for the courtroom, she excelled in Campbell Law’s moot court competition, and additionally was awarded the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Advocacy Award.  In the summer before her third year of law school and continuing during the school year, Emily worked part-time for a law firm in Smithfield, which provided her with valuable hands on experience that isn’t taught in law school.

  • Emily began her legal career as an associate attorney at two other family law firms in Wake County before deciding to form her own law firm.  She has not looked back, and enjoys the flexibility that having her own firms allows, while providing the utmost in professionalism and knowledgeable advice.

  • Emily has exclusively practiced family law from day one and is a board certified family law specialist, a designation limited to only a couple hundred of attorneys statewide out of more than 20,000 licensed North Carolina lawyers.
  • Emily is also both certified family financial and superior court mediator. 

  • Emily is currently an active member with the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section, the American Bar Association Family Law Section, and the Wake County Bar Association.

Practice areas

Divorce and separationChild custodyFamily
  1. Family: 50%

    12 years

  2. Child custody: 25%

    12 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 25%

    12 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

4600 Marriott Drive
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The Law Offices of Emily Moore Tyler, PLLC

4600 Marriott Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC, 27612

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCSuspended- Disciplinary200912/17/2020

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Suspension
    issued in NC, 2020

    updated on 10/07/2020

    Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Avvo Contributions
Legal answers34
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40National Academy of Family Law Attorneys2015
Family Law SpecialistNorth Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization2015
Certified Superior Court MediatorDispute Resolution Commission2014
Certified Family Financial MediatorDispute Resolution Commission2014
Top 40 Under 40The National Trial Lawyers2014
Advocacy AwardNorth Carolina Advocates for Justice2009
Health Law Student AwardThe American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics2008
Book Award- highest grade in Property IINorman Adrian Wiggins School of Law2007
Top 24Moot Court, Campbell University2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyWake County Custody and Domestic Violence Courtroom2014 - Present
AttorneyThe Law Offices of Emily Moore Tyler, PLLC2012 - Present
Court-Appointed Attorney, Child Support EnforcementAdministrative Office Of The Courts2010 - Present
AttorneyWard & Campbell, P.C.2010 - 2012
AttorneyMarshall DuBree2010 - 2010
ClerkMast Schulz Mast Johnson Wells & Trimyer , P.A.2008 - 2010
Legal InternBrooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard, LLP2002 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
Wake County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
Morrisville Chamber of CommericeMember2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
Delta Theta PhiMember2007 - Present
Phi Alpha Theta, Honors FraternityMember2005 - Present
Pi Sigma Alpha Honors FraternityMember2004 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice-Chair, Child Support Committee2015 - 2016
North Carolina Bar AssociationCo-chair, Student Liaison2008 - 2009
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AVVO Legal GuidesTop Tips for Divorce Cases in North Carolina2013
AVVO Legal GuidesHow to Minimize Your Attorney's Fees2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of LawJuris Doctorate2009
Furman UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Furman UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Order to Show Causedismissed
client's claim for postseparation supportgranted

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Excellent

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Emily Moore Tyler represented me in a family law matter in 2018 and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She and her paralegal, Kellie, put adverse counsel to shame with client-focused, well-reasoned advice and thorough preparation for mediation. Her services were an excellent value and I felt that she was an effective advocate for my best interests.
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Made a difficult process seamless

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I never thought in all my life that I would ever find myself going through a divorce. However when that reality was upon me and my young children, I knew I had to hire an attorney who would put me, my family, and my interests first. I knew I needed to be deliberate about avoiding attorneys out to profit from this difficult time in my life or whose answer to everything was litigation. I was referred to Emily by a friend who was recently divorced. He described her as efficient, compassionate, and seamless in her work. I found all of this to be the case at my initial consultation with Emily. My other first impressions of Emily were that she was experienced, she knew the law, she understood the tactics of my former wife's attorney, she was straightforward, honest, interested in and protective of everything that concerned me, detailed, focused, down to earth, fully capable of being aggressive if we needed her to be, and completely understanding and committed to my case. I felt that she had a good, cost effective plan for responding to my former wife's filing. She put the plan into action that very day by reaching out to my former wife's attorney. She promised follow-up and communication, which she and her incredible paralegal Emily always delivered. One of the things that impressed me most about Emily was her retainer fee. It was extremely reasonable and greatly reduced the amount of stress I had about the whole process. She does not have one set fee for every client but instead listens to the facts of your case at consultation, works with you there to determine how long and involved the case will be, and presents a cost. This gave me an assurance that the retainer was not going to be used like a credit card. I truly felt like I was paying for the service I needed rather than my attorney's law school loan or her firm's office furniture. I would highly recommend and encourage anyone looking for solid, all around representation on family law matters to contact Emily. She made what I thought was going to be a very complex case routine and seamless. I'm extremely thankful for my friend's referral, for Emily's leadership, and for the entire outcome!
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Hired attorney

Emily is a professional and truly caring attorney. She gives her all to her clients and has helped me tremendously.

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Emily has been attentive to my specific case and helps in anyway she can. She always calls to check in even after my agreement was reached. I have dealt with four attorneys in the past 7 years but Emily has been by far the best.
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Child Support & Custody

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I had a very difficult Custody & Child Support case and I was worried about losing badly in court because of the accusations from the other parent. Emily was very supportive and she was realistic also, her honesty helped me prepare for court better than I think someone that would sugar coat would be. I was very glad for her positive attitude and she was very interested in my children's welfare and how they were doing. That was very important to me. It was nice to have someone in my corner for this bad time and who worked to create resolutions. She also will teach you to work with child support enforcement. I would 100 percent recommend her because she will provide a great service especially regarding the welfare of your children and their future.
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Trusted Divorce Attorney

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Emily was an absolute blessing to work with during my recent divorce. She was always available to answer questions, was extremely understanding, and provided expert advice. She was never pushy and realized that a divorce requires time to process the entire situation, the length of which differs for every individual. I am so glad that she was there to help me through this difficult time and am glad that I had her as my trusted attorney.
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Very Dedicated and Personable

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I hired Emily to help me with an extremely complicated high conflict custody and child support case. She truly helped me prioritize the facts and evidence of my case and took the lead when I was in a state of emotional crisis and wasn't always making the best decisions. Emily is extremely dedicated to her clients and treats them as more than just a number. She took the time to intimately get to know me and learn all the details of my case. When hard decisions needed to be made she was not afraid to back down from making the tough choices and getting in the front line for me. She is well balanced by being aggressive in court but knowing when to hold back so that she doesn't jeopardize your case by being too tough. She is honest and was very sensitive to my needs and was concerned about my children. I trust her as a person and attorney and will continue to use her as an attorney until my children are 18.
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Hired attorney

Fantastic Family Attorney

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Emily is a top notch family attorney. She is patient, hardworking, energetic, and very very smart and savvy. Not to mention completely fearless. She is very organized and well connected in the legal community. Couldn't have asked for a better advocate!

Wonderful Lawyer!

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I am so glad I found Emily; she was very knowledgeable and learned all the details of my case and took a real interest in understanding me as a person and what my needs where. She is courteous, professional and smart, I am so glad I had a better lawyer than my Ex! Believe me you will want Emily in your corner!

Outstanding Family Attorney

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Emily was genuinely concerned with my case and is extremely knowledgable about family law. She is trustworthy and is detailed in her billing so you know exactly what you are paying for. Emily will have all my family law business in the future.

Emily Moore

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Timely, thorough and responsive. I would without question highly recommend Ms Moore if in need of a family law attorney.
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Attorney endorsements

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Melissa Flanagan, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is an amazing attorney who truly cares about her clients. In addition, she is a mentor to new attorneys in the area and is always willing to help.

Carolyn Bone, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

J. Williams, Family Attorney on Dec 18, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Emily on cases and she's knowledgeable, professional, and fights for her clients.

Rachel Laborde, Family Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is well respected in the community and a passionate advocate for her clients. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their attorney. I endorse this lawyer

Kristopher Hilscher, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Emily is a dedicated, and hard-working lawyer.

Christelle Beck, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I highly endorse this lawyer. I asked Emily to help me on a case. She was extremely responsive and helpful.

Jennifer Sotack, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily Moore is a professional, hardworking, and highly ethical attorney in the Triangle area. She is a zealous advocate for her clients.

Jennifer Hames, Family Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is a fine domestic attorney and represents her clients to the fullest.

Andrew Crook, Family Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Emily since law school, and even then her passion for family law was evident. Her passion has carried over into her family law practice, as she has successfully represented clients with all family law matters, including custody issues, child support, separation agreements, and divorce. If you need a family law attorney, call Emily.

Kelly Thompson, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is an excellent attorney. Her clients greatly benefit from her knowledge and strong work ethic.

Ashley Smith, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
Relationship: Friend

Emily is knowledgeable in the family law field as well as professional and intelligent. Emily has been a wonderful colleague to have and I trust her judgment and admire her work ethic. I recommend her highly.

Elliot Abrams, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is an extremely knowledgeable, talented and dedicated attorney whom I would recommend to anyone in need of a family law attorney.

Robert Walls, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is a tremendous lawyer who provides a client-centered approach to the area of family and domestic law. I have been impressed with her legal abilities and her firm's commitment to customer service.

Tiffany Ward, Family Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend Emily Moore for your family law needs. She is extremely dedicated to her clients, and she fully explores all the legal issues of each and every case.

Judith Vincent-Pope, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily is a very competent and conscientious attorney, who zealously represents her clients and puts their best interest first. I highly recommend this lawyer.

Lee Thompson, Family Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. I don't know Ms. Moore personally. I have reviewed her Legal Guide and a response caught she made on a comment is what first caught my eye. It was insightful and contrary to what I saw posted by someone else with more experience, but the other attorney I don't believe had a grasp on the issue the way Ms. Moore demonstrated she did.

Michael Frickey, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Emily Moore is an excellent lawyer who is true asset to her clients. Her skill, diligence, and concern for her clients make her truly standout among the attorneys in her field.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$295-$295/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

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