Laura Kastner
Experience:
10 years
Language(s):
English
Laura Kastner | Charlotte Divorce and Family Lawyer
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About Laura
Laura E. Kastner, born in Bethesda, Maryland, grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina State University with her bachelor’s degree in apparel and textile marketing management. During her time at N.C. State, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and a member of Sigma Tau Sigma Textiles Honor Society. She graduated from the university with honors and spent six semesters on the dean’s list.
Ms. Kastner went on to attend The University of North Carolina School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2015. In law school, she was a member of the Client Counseling Moot Court team, sat on the executive board for the Holderness Moot Court, and served as co-chair for the Craven Moot Court Competition. In her third year at UNC School of Law, Ms. Kastner was honored with an induction to the Order of the Barristers. While in law school, Ms. Kastner had numerous clerkships, which enabled her to better comprehend court processes. She clerked for the Honorable G. Wayne Abernathy, North Carolina Superior Court Justice in District 15B, Orange and Chatham Counties; the Honorable Christine M. Walczyk; and the Honorable Anna E. Worley in Wake County, where she gained experience in family law. Later that year, she clerked for the Honorable Robert N. Hunter of the North Carolina Supreme Court, where she experienced appeals work and brief writing.
Ms. Kastner joined Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. as a family law attorney in 2015, after having previously clerked for attorney John Miskey at the firm. She chose to focus on family law because she wanted to make a difference with clients who are in the throes of a crisis. While clients are sometimes unrealistic about the realities of the legal system, Ms. Kastner feels a huge part of being a good attorney is managing client expectations and helping prepare them for the best and worst case scenarios. She also finds helping to make a person’s life better is extremely rewarding and is worth the challenges.
When she is away from the office, Ms. Kastner spends time with loved ones, including her Black Lab, Scout. She enjoys exercising, traveling and volunteering. Ms. Kastner is a dedicated advocate for children and a Guardian ad Litem for Orange and Chatham Counties.
Ms. Kastner went on to attend The University of North Carolina School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2015. In law school, she was a member of the Client Counseling Moot Court team, sat on the executive board for the Holderness Moot Court, and served as co-chair for the Craven Moot Court Competition. In her third year at UNC School of Law, Ms. Kastner was honored with an induction to the Order of the Barristers. While in law school, Ms. Kastner had numerous clerkships, which enabled her to better comprehend court processes. She clerked for the Honorable G. Wayne Abernathy, North Carolina Superior Court Justice in District 15B, Orange and Chatham Counties; the Honorable Christine M. Walczyk; and the Honorable Anna E. Worley in Wake County, where she gained experience in family law. Later that year, she clerked for the Honorable Robert N. Hunter of the North Carolina Supreme Court, where she experienced appeals work and brief writing.
Ms. Kastner joined Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. as a family law attorney in 2015, after having previously clerked for attorney John Miskey at the firm. She chose to focus on family law because she wanted to make a difference with clients who are in the throes of a crisis. While clients are sometimes unrealistic about the realities of the legal system, Ms. Kastner feels a huge part of being a good attorney is managing client expectations and helping prepare them for the best and worst case scenarios. She also finds helping to make a person’s life better is extremely rewarding and is worth the challenges.
When she is away from the office, Ms. Kastner spends time with loved ones, including her Black Lab, Scout. She enjoys exercising, traveling and volunteering. Ms. Kastner is a dedicated advocate for children and a Guardian ad Litem for Orange and Chatham Counties.
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Experience
Attorney
Bagwell, Holt, Smith P.A.
Present
Charlotte, NC
Admission
North Carolina
2015
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
2015
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Orange County Bar Association, 15B Member2015 - Present
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NC Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Member2015 - Present
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North Carolina Family Law Bar Association Member2015 - Present
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Order of the Barristers Member2015 - Present
Honors / Awards
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Order of the Barristers Order of the Barristers2015
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North Carolina State University | Graduated With Honors
Additional Info
Bagwell Holt Smith PA Highlights
Estate, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Entertainment, Immigration
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