Theresa E. Viera
Divorce Attorney, Arbitrator, Certified Mediator and Founder, Modern Legal
Theresa Viera experienced the court system when she was just a young child. Growing up in a family of domestic violence, she experienced firsthand both the frightening and courageous journey of her mom exiting out of a toxic situation. It is that history that gave her hope and inspiration to become who she is today: a family law attorney, an arbitrator, a certified mediator, and the founder of her successful law firm, Modern Legal.
I was connected to Theresa last year through a colleague, and after our conversations, have the utmost respect for her accomplishments and her passion not only to help people going through a divorce, but to change how communities address legal matters. When asked why she became a family law attorney, Theresa said her facial expression usually reads, “If you only knew.”
I am absolutely so excited to add Theresa as a Divorced Girl Smiling Trusted Professional, and am beyond confident in her abilities not only as a divorce lawyer and mediator, but as a role model for inspiration, courage and integrity.
About Modern Legal
We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action.
Legal representation in family law matters involves more than the black-and-white letter of the law. In North Carolina and South Carolina, our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide.
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Child custody
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property and debt
- Domestic violence
- Termination of parental rights
- Adoption
- Estate planning
About Theresa E. Viera:
Theresa Viera attended George Washington University in Washington, DC, for her undergraduate studies. Thereafter, she attended the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill. Over many years of practicing law with a focus on Family Law, she has been able to expand her skills in oration, writing, and legal thinking. More importantly though, Theresa has been able to help hundreds of clients and their families find healthy solutions by utilizing the law.
Every family is unique. Many cases may be resolved outside of the courthouse with the use of negotiations, mediation, or collaborative law; however, a number of cases will need the assistance of a Judge via the litigation process. Theresa helps her clients utilize each legal tool available to ensure a fitting solution for their specific family’s situation.
“And if I am able, I hope to go one step further: I want to inspire others as my mother’s attorney inspired me.” – Theresa Viera, J.D.
Associations
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- North Carolina State Bar
- 26th Judicial District Bar/Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Former Chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar Family Law Section
- Former Playing for Others Board Chair