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.
Practice areas
Divorce and all family law issues arising from divorce proceedings.
22 years
Temporary emergency custody, custody litigation, child support and all other areas of child custody.
22 years
Represent victims of Domestic Violence in State and Tribal Court for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
22 years
6 years
Advise several governmental agencies in regard to various issues associated with governance, as well as employment issues.
16 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 2006 | 06/23/2022 |
| TN | Active | 2000 | 06/06/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Appalachian State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
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