Tara Austin Harrawood

Tara Austin Harrawood

also known as Tara Michelle Austin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Litigation ... +2 more

2200 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC

2200 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204

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Tara Austin Harrawood's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding attorney.

I strongly recommend Tara Harrawood as an attorney with outstanding professionalism integrity and the ability to obtain the best results. She and her staff provided me with an outcome far beyond my expectations. It was a pleasure dealing with her. Look no further if you want an attorney to represent ...you with your best interest at heart.

Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Compassionate

Tara Harrawood was hired as my attorney to represent me in a child custody case. She answered every question I had without hesitation. She pushed for the best scenario for my children. She not only worked for me, but had my children's best interest at heart as well.

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Tara Austin Harrawood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Albert Aberle

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tara, both as a fellow attorney in the community and as a classmate in law school. She is incredibly smart, zealous, dedicated, and believes in the work she is doing which drives her to outwork her opposing counsel on behalf of her clients. I happily endorse her services and completely trust the quality of her work. Her clients can have confidence that Tara genuinely understands how important their matters are and just what is at stake in a family court proceeding."

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Jennifer Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Tara on many cases and have found her to be a confident and strong advocate for her clients. She's knowledgeable and compassionate."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Ms. Harrawood'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!"

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Danielle Walle

Family lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tara's beauty is surpassed only by her legal prowess and dazzling personality. Truthfully, she's a kind and compassionate attorney who is whip-smart and digs deep to help her clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone."

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Angela McIlveen

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tara and I have worked on many cases together. She is a talented litigator who genuinely cares about her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tara to anyone who needs a family law attorney."

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Andria Marquez

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is a compassionate attorney who is dedicated to providing her clients with the best legal representation possible. Her excellent litigation skills inside the courtroom and superior negotiation skills outside of the courtroom make her a great advocate. I highly recommend Tara to anyone in need of a family law attorney."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara is an excellent attorney. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and has earned the respect of the entire legal community. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Travis Owen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Miss Harrwood is an exceptional attorney who fights for her clients. I would recommend her services to anyone in need."

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Cassandra Strunk

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara is committed to her clients and provides them with high quality legal representation. She shows great compassion and works hard to make sure her clients feel comfortable throughout the legal process."

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Leonard Boyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Harrwood is an effective and passionate advocate for her clients."

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Sean McIlveen

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly endorse Tara. She has an excellent legal mind and the right personality to deal with individuals going through difficult situations. Her confidence and courtroom skills will serve you very well."

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Benjamin Snyder

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara serves her clients with diligence, skill, and compassion. She's well respected in the legal community and well liked among her peers. I endorse Tara and wouldn't hesitate to refer to her anyone in need of representation concerning family law matters."

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Anna Carpenter

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is a dedicated and caring family law attorney who advocates diligently for her clients."

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Theresa Viera

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is a talented and caring attorney that is willing to fight for her clients and their unique circumstances."

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David Simmons

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. She is personable and works very hard for her clients. I strongly recommend her services."

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Chelsea Chapman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is an intelligent and dedicated attorney. She is passionate about her work and genuinely cares about her clients. I would recommend Tara to anyone seeking a divorce attorney."

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Albert Aberle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Walle

Family lawyer

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Justin Ervin

Probate lawyer

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Andria Marquez

Family lawyer

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Colleen Molner

Immigration lawyer

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Cassandra Strunk

Family lawyer

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Sean McIlveen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Angela McIlveen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anna Carpenter

Family lawyer

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Benjamin Snyder

Immigration lawyer

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David Simmons

Family lawyer

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Chelsea Chapman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Theresa Viera

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina

2021

Legal Elite Family Law, Business North Carolina

2020

Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina

2018

Rising Star, McIlveen Family Law Firm

2018

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2012

Outstanding Clinical Student, Clinical Legal Education Association

2012

Certificate of Achievement for 75+ Hours of Pro Bono Work, North Carolina Bar Association

2006

People Helping People, State Employee's Credit Union

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, McIlveen Family Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Contract Attorney, Hall, Lamb & Hall, PA

2013 - 2014

Assistant District Attorney, Judicial District 19B

2012 - 2012

Student Attorney, Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic

2011 - 2011

Student Attorney, Elon University Wills Drafting Clinic

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Guilford County District Attorney's Office

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Children's Law Center of Central NC

Associations

2019 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar, Law Day Committee

Member

2018 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Attorney Member

2018 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2016 - Present

Women Lawyers of Charlotte

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Attorney Member

2015 - 2018

Gaston County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2013 - 2014

Randolph County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - 2019

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Attorney Member

2009 - 2012

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Student Member

2009 - 2012

Phi Alpha Delta

Student Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic Violence (08-30-2016)

Consent Order dismissing DVPO and creating temporary child custody schedule

Separation Agreement (08-24-2016)

Separation Agreement dividing parties' assets and debts

Attorney's Fees (08-09-2016)

Award of attorney's fees to my client.

Custody Consent Order (08-04-2016)

Primary Custody to my client

Child Support (08-01-2016)

Continued Child Support to my client

Temporary Parenting Arrangement (07-28-2016)

Parenting time with the minor children for my client

DVPO & Child Custody (07-15-2016)

Voluntary restraining order and Permanent Child Custody

Emergency Custody (07-06-2016)

Emergency custody to my client

Temporary Custody (04-22-2016)

Temporary Custody to my client and required Mental Evaluation and Drug Tests from opposing party prior to any unsupervised visitation with the minor children.

Emergency Custody (04-08-2016)

Emergency Custody to my client.

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Education

2012

Elon University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

East Carolina University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Business Law: A to Z

How to Effectively Draft Contracts

2019

Girls on Fire

Professional Networking

Languages

English

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