Cape Fear Family Law

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Cape Fear Family Law

You want a secure and happy future.
We can help you achieve that goal.
(910) 210-0349

Selected Super Lawyers

Janet L. Gemmell & Allie C. Moore were named to the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list.
March 13, 2025
Selected Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that Janet L. Gemmell and Allie C. Moore were selected to the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list.

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers. No more than five percent of attorneys are selected annually in the state using a patented multiphase process that includes:

• Peer nominations
• Independent research by Super Lawyers
• Evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys

The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys to be used as a resource for referring attorneys, consumers, and business professionals seeking legal counsel.

The Super Lawyers lists are seen nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines including digital editions, and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.
Please join us in congratulating Janet Gemmell & Allie Moore on their selection.

For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com

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Allie Moore
For clients looking for a peaceful resolution, Allie Moore is their go-to. Serving New Hanover, Brunswick, and Columbus counties, Allie combines her mediation skills with a genuine empathy that clients instantly feel. She’s skilled in handling divorce, custody, and support cases but can find common ground that truly sets her apart. Allie knows that every family situation is unique, and her dedication to finding fair, positive solutions leaves a lasting impact on her clients, helping them achieve a sense of closure and peace.

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Knowledgeable

We know what to do and we actively share our knowledge.

Integrity

Integrity

Honesty in action and a good moral compass.

Empathetic

Empathetic

Active understanding without judgment.

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Accountable

To yourself, your clients, your colleagues and the court.