About Laura
With 20 years of experience as a paralegal, Laura Lemus has spent her career helping clients navigate challenging legal situations with compassion, patience, and understanding. She recognizes that family law matters are deeply personal and often involve significant uncertainty. Her goal is to help clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the legal process.
Laura brings a diverse legal background to her role at Triangle Divorce Lawyers, including previous experience as a private investigator. That combination gives her a valuable perspective when assisting with family law matters, particularly cases involving complex facts, documentation, and sensitive family dynamics.
Laura is especially passionate about supporting survivors of domestic violence. She understands that leaving an abusive relationship is rarely simple and that every person's circumstances are different. She works to create a supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable asking questions, understanding the process, and taking informed next steps.
As a Senior Paralegal, Laura works closely with the attorneys and legal team to help keep cases organized, gather and review important information, communicate with clients, and support the preparation of family law matters involving divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and other related concerns.
Outside the office, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, especially when their plans involve anything geeky. She is also a published author of a middle-grade fantasy novel, with plans for the story to become a series. Writing provides Laura with a creative outlet and reflects her love of storytelling and imagination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a senior paralegal do in a North Carolina family law case?
A senior paralegal works closely with the attorney and client throughout a family law matter. Responsibilities can include helping organize case information, gathering documents, assisting with court filings and case preparation, communicating with clients, and helping the legal team stay organized as the case progresses.
Can a paralegal help with a domestic violence or high-conflict family law case?
A paralegal can provide important support to the attorney handling the case by helping organize documentation, maintain communication, and prepare information needed throughout the legal process. Laura's background and experience give her particular insight into the sensitive circumstances that can arise in domestic violence and high-conflict family law matters.
Will I work with both my attorney and a paralegal during my family law case?
In many family law matters, clients work with both their attorney and members of the legal support team. Paralegals help attorneys manage the many details involved in a case and can serve as an important point of communication throughout the process. Legal advice and strategy, however, are provided by the attorney.
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