Lauren Quinn
River Bend, NC

Lauren Quinn

Ward & Smith PA

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+5 More

Lauren Quinn leads Ward & Smith's family law practice, focusing on premarital and post-marital agreements, equitable distribution, and child custody and child support litigation, as well as adoption. She handles complex financial matters su…

21 years' experience
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About

Lauren Quinn leads Ward & Smith's family law practice, focusing on premarital and post-marital agreements, equitable distribution, and child custody and child support litigation, as well as adoption. She handles complex financial matters such as business valuations, pension valuations, military retirement division, and executive benefits, and has experience with interstate custody issues, high-conflict cases, and appellate representation before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Before joining the firm, she clerked for Judge J. Douglas McCullough of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementProperty DivisionPrenuptial and Postnuptial AgreementsAdoption and SurrogacyHigh Asset | High Net WorthComplex Divorce

Awards & Recognition

  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina (2017, 2019, 2022-2026)
  • "Best Lawyer," The Best Lawyers in America (2021-2026)
  • "Lawyer of the Year," The Best Lawyers in America (2023)
  • "Rising Star," North Carolina Super Lawyers (2011, 2014-2021)
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2005
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Campbell Law School, 2005
  • M.B.A., Campbell University, 2005
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in North Carolina

Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.