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Shannan Barclay Tuorto

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Avvo Rating8.5
  • Asheville, NC
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Shannan

Shannan Barclay Tuorto is a native of central Pennsylvania.  She received her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 2005 and graduated from Vermont Law School in 2009.  While in law school, Shannan interned with Pisgah Legal Services Mountain Violence Prevention Program and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rebecca Knight, retired Buncombe County Family Court Judge. 

Shannan is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has experience in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and the drafting and enforcement of prenuptial and separation agreements.  She practices exclusively in the field of Family Law. 

Shannan is a MAVL volunteer attorney, member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar, member of the Young Lawyer’s Division, and North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star.  She has practiced family law in Asheville since 2009.

Practice areas

OtherChild supportChild custodyAlimonyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 25%

  2. Alimony: 20%

  3. Child custody: 20%

  4. Child support: 20%

  1. Marriage and prenuptials: 15%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

56 Church Street
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Tuorto Family Law

56 Church Street
Suite 301
Asheville, NC, 28801

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NCActive200902/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2015
Outstanding Service AwardNC Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Award2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
North Carolina State BarN/AN/A
28th Judicial District BarN/AN/A
NC State Bar, Family Law SectionN/AN/A
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ithaca CollegeBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
Vermont Law SchoolJD - Juris DoctorN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CLA/CP and NCCP Review CourseBasics of Family Law: An Overview of the Divorce Process2010

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Good Lawyer!!, very expensive

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Shannan is a really good lawyer - She is tough but also heartfelt. She is not afraid to take a strong stand on a matter. She gives good advice, I hired her for my restraining order case, which I won. Shannan's firm that she works at is very expensive! But overall I am thankful for her support, caringness, and service!

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Monty Beck, Family Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have worked with Shannan as opposing counsel. I have found her to be professional, competent and a pleasure to work with. In fact, I have been so impressed with Shannan, I have referred family law clients to her. I strongly endorse Shannan.

Dustin Dow, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Brenda Coppede, Child support Attorney on Oct 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Shannan is knowledgeable, thoughtful, professional, and a great advocate for her clients.

Rhonda Moorefield, Child custody Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have worked with Shannan on several matters. She has always been professional in her dealings and work towards a good outcome for everyone.

James Minick, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Shannan was immensely helpful when I called her a couple of months ago with an adoption questions. She is extremely well respected in the Asheville legal community and is very personable and professional. I highly recommend her services.

April Burt, Litigation Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Shannan is professional and trustworthy, and she achieves the best result under difficult circumstances.