Lauren Taylor Arnette

Arnette, Lauren Taylor

Contact Information

P: 252.672.5461
F: 252.672.5477
lta@wardandsmith.com

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1001 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
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Mailing Address:
 Post Office Box 867
New Bern, NC 28563-0867

Biography

Ms. Arnette's practice experience encompasses various areas of civil litigation. She focuses her practice on a variety of family law matters. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Arnette was a law clerk to Judge J. Douglas McCullough of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Admitted to Practice

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

Honors and Distinction*

  • "Rising Star," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2011
  • "Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2011

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Campbell Law School, 2005. Fourth Circuit Editor, Campbell Law Observer, Order of Barristers, National Trial Team, Top Advocate, International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
  • M.B.A., Campbell University, 2005 
  • B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • American Bar Association — Sections: Family Law; Litigation; Young Lawyers Division
  • Craven County Bar Association (300th Celebration Committee public relations chair, 2009 - 2010; secretary, treasurer, and vice president, 2009 - 2010)
  • Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court
  • North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
  • North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Family Law; Litigation

* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: www.bestlawyers.com; www.businessnc.com/legalelite; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.