Jeffrey R. Russell

Jeffrey R. Russell: Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and Partner at Tharrington Smith, LLP

Jeffrey R. Russell is a distinguished attorney with over a decade of experience concentrated in family law and appeals. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, he serves as a partner within the renowned Tharrington Smith, LLP, where his expertise has been invaluable to clients navigating complex familial legal matters. Before joining Tharrington Smith in 2013, Russell gained significant practical experience by clerking for the Honorable John C. Martin, Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Professional Background

• Magna cum laude graduate from Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2013
• Credentials: Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of North Carolina and The National Board of Trial Advocacy (2016)
• Attended Furman University with a Bachelor’s degree in political science

Practice Areas

• FAMILY LAW - FAMILY COURT APPEALS - WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING - PARENTING PLANS AND ALIMONY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE PROCEEDINGS - FEMALE HOMICIDES

Awards and Recognitions

• Recognized: Family Law, 2022 by Best Attorney USA
• Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Family Law in 2016 - recognized since 2024

Affiliations and Memberships

• Firm: Tharrington Smith, LLP (current)
• Lecturer at University of North Carolina Law School's Family Law Practice Seminars (since 2016) as a guest lecturer

Professional Activities and Community Involvement

• Volunteer for the North Carolina Bar Association’s 4All Statewide Service Day since 2016
• Coach of Campbell Law's moot court team (since 2016)

As a Western North Carolina native, Russell is an avid outdoorsman, engaging in various recreational activities such as backpacking, snow skiing, mountain biking, and SCUBA diving. He also enjoys working on his project Jeep JKU in his free time.

Languages

• English