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David Douglas Moore

Divorce and separation Attorney at Sylva, NC

3.0   2 reviews
  • State Years
    North Carolina - NC 16 years
    Tennessee - TN 23 years
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
  • Licensed for 23 years
    State TN
    Acquired 2000
    Status
    Active

About David

Learn David’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    45%
    Divorce and all family law issues arising from divorce proceedings.

    23 years

  2. Child custody
    15%
    Temporary emergency custody, custody litigation, child support and all other areas of child custody.

    23 years

  3. Domestic violence
    15%
    Represent victims of Domestic Violence in State and Tribal Court for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

    23 years

  4. Personal injury
    15%

    7 years

  5. Government
    10%
    Advise several governmental agencies in regard to various issues associated with governance, as well as employment issues.

    17 years

 

In private practice since 2000 with an almost exclusive focus on civil litigation. Varied general litigation practice includes representation of the Domestic Violence Program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, family law issues, juvenile issues. Additionally represents various clients in complex litigation matters.

Represents the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Indian Child Welfare Act ("ICWA") matters, as well as representation of domestic violence victims. Currently back up counsel for the Haywood County Department of Social Services. Conflict Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem program of the 30th Judicial District.  Previously represented Graham County Department of Social Services.

Licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Specialties: General civil litigation, Indian Child Welfare Act ("ICWA"), domestic violence victim representation, divorce, child custody, child support, social services/juvenile law, traffic matters.

Contact David

The Law Office of David D. Moore, P.C.
596 W. Main St.
Sylva, NC, 28779

Reviews

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Posted by Samantha Harrell | March 2, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I am from Arkansas and found I needed an attorney in North Carolina, David and Josh did an amazing job, they handled everything very well when I made my way to North Carolina they had all the paperwork I needed ready to go. They were always quick to call back if they did not answer the phone. I felt completely comfortable through the whole case. Being that laws are different in Arkansas than North Carolina they made sure they were very clear on how everything happens there, and were able to successfully help me with my case.
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Posted by Deb | May 20, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Consultation
Paid $250.00 for a 20 minute phone consultation. Felt like I was being rushed, you think? Wouldn't recommend him! Save your money.
Response from David Moore October 22, 2018
Fails to mention that there were documents to review that she had failed to produce and that the consultation was going to be continued after the documents were provided. Also fails to mention that her money was refunded because no consultation could occur without the document review. I will always accept fair criticism but this is completely unfair and a half truth.
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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in NC, 2022
updated on 12/12/2022

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Law Office of David D. Moore, P.C.
  • 2017 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Clay County Department of Social Services
  • 2016 - Present
  • Staff Attorney
  • Macon County Department of Social Services
  • 2015 - Present
  • Backup Attorney
  • Jackson County Department of Social Services
  • 2014 - Present
  • Conflict Attorney Advocate
  • 30th Judicial District Guardian ad Litem Program
  • 2013 - Present
  • Assistant Agency Attorney
  • Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency
  • 2013 - Present
  • Domestic Violence Program Lawyer
  • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
  • 2012 - Present
  • Member
  • Earwood and Moore, PLLC
  • 2012 - 2017
  • Partner
  • Earwood, Moore, Carpenter & Guy
  • 2012 - 2017
  • Indian Child Welfare Act Attorney
  • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
  • 2011 - 2016
  • Attorney
  • Village of Forest Hills
  • 2007 - 2016
  • Shareholder
  • Coward, Hicks and Siler P.A
  • 2004 - 2012
  • Associate
  • Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, PC
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Associate
  • Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan
  • 2000 - 2003
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Education

  • University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Appalachian State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1994

Associations

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • United States District Court Western District of North Carolina
  • Admitted
  • 2007 - Present
  • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Court
  • Admitted
  • 2007 - Present
  • United States Tax Court
  • Admitted
  • 2003 - Present
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • Admitted
  • 2003 - Present
  • United States District Court Eastern District Tennessee
  • Admitted
  • 2001 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Domestic Violence Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Family Law
  • Vice Chair
  • 2015 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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Sylva Divorce and separation Lawyer David Douglas Moore
David Douglas Moore
Divorce and separation Attorney
Sylva, NC
Licensed for 23 years
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details