Jeff Russell
Raleigh, NC

Jeff Russell

Tharrington Smith LLP

Family Law

Jeffrey R. Russell concentrates his practice in family law and appeals. Prior to joining Tharrington Smith in 2013, he clerked for the Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the Norman Ad…

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About

Jeffrey R. Russell concentrates his practice in family law and appeals. Prior to joining Tharrington Smith in 2013, he clerked for the Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, serving as Chief Comments Editor of the Campbell Law Review.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Family Law (2023–2025)
  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite in Family Law (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Family Law (2024–2025)
  • Order of the Barristers
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • Wake County Bar Association
  • 10th Judicial District Bar

Education

  • B.S., Political Science, Furman University (1999)
  • Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University (2012)

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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