team-member

Elizabeth James

Charlotte, NC

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Born and raised in Charlotte, Ms. Laughrun graduated from Myers Park High School and went on to attended the College of Charleston, receiving a degree in business administration. While attending Charleston, she participated in the Honors Program, serving as a justice on the Charleston Honor Board, as well as, serving as judicial chair and elected treasurer of her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. In 2009 Ms. Laughrun graduated cum laude with a certificate of concentration in Family Law from  T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond on a partial scholarship. In 2009, Ms. Laughrun returned to her hometown of Charlotte and accepted a position with the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office. During this time, Ms. Laughrun dedicated her practice to defending the rights of those individuals unable to afford counsel, giving a voice to the often overlooked and ignored.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A.2600 One Wells Fargo Center301 South College StreetCharlotte, NC, 282022600 One Wells Fargo Center301 South College Street301 South College StreetCharlotte, NC, 28202

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jon
February 28, 2014

I couldn't be happier with the result Bree from Arnold & Smith obtained in my family law case. Before retaining the firm, I was with another attorney who closed up shop with virtually no notice. From the moment I stepped foot into Arnold & Smith's offices, I was treated with respect and told what our likely outcome was and what the best strategy would be. I was kept up to date regularly and was kept in the loop on all communications. Best of all, when it came down to crunch time, our main objective was achieved. I couldn't recommend the firm, and in particular Bree, more highly.

Jason
February 7, 2014

Bree not only handled a lot of the behind the scenes grind on my custody case, but also took the lead on another important issue for me. She was always very responsive to my emails, called me even after-hours to discuss my case, was on-time to court, and her court room presence was awesome. She made my case look almost too easy, even though I know it was a complicated issue. I walked out of court with what I needed, and it was a great experience. She was also instrumental in resolving my custody issue, handled really tough negotiations, and brought the case to a great conclusion along with her colleague Matt Arnold. She may not tell you what you want to hear, but she will tell you the truth, and that is very important in these types of cases. She is clearly experienced, and that experience equaled a more precise attorney, which in turn reduced costs. I know this is something on everyone's mind that has to get an attorney. I have no doubt that anyone that works with Bree will know immediately they got the right person for the job. All you have to do is *follow her instructions*, give her the facts, and do your part, and I believe Bree will get the best possible results for your situation.

Ben
September 20, 2013

Ms. Laughrun did an excellent job representing me in a family law matter. She was very knowledgeable of the law and, perhaps more importantly, responsive to my questions and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner. Ms. Laughrun helped me achieve every objective I identified at the outset of my case.

anonymous
April 6, 2013

Bree was excellent in two of my court defenses. I'm very satisfied with the overall communication that we had and preparation that went into each case. Any questions I had were answered with a quick response and without delay. I would highly recommend her in the future.

anonymous
March 5, 2013

She gets the job done. I had to use Bree at Arnold and Smith twice for 2 separate cases. I appreciated how she handled my case. The more lawyers I've had the pleasure of talking too, the more I appreciate her and the staff at Arnold and Smith.

Joe
December 27, 2012

Bree, I would like to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude and appreciation for all your hard work and relentless effort and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my legal battle. Your patience and professionalism were impressive, but your sincere caring and concern was what really set you apart from most attorneys. You and the staff were all professional and courteous at all times. I never had to worry about whether or not things were being handled properly and in a timely manner. It seems to me that the entire staff went above and beyond all my expectations. I will not hesitate to suggest the Law Offices of Arnold & Smith to anybody that is looking for a great lawyer. Thank you all again for the amazing job!

Jon
February 28, 2014

I couldn't be happier with the result Bree from Arnold & Smith obtained in my family law case. Before retaining the firm, I was with another attorney who closed up shop with virtually no notice. From the moment I stepped foot into Arnold & Smith's offices, I was treated with respect and told what our likely outcome was and what the best strategy would be. I was kept up to date regularly and was kept in the loop on all communications. Best of all, when it came down to crunch time, our main objective was achieved. I couldn't recommend the firm, and in particular Bree, more highly.

Jason
February 7, 2014

Bree not only handled a lot of the behind the scenes grind on my custody case, but also took the lead on another important issue for me. She was always very responsive to my emails, called me even after-hours to discuss my case, was on-time to court, and her court room presence was awesome. She made my case look almost too easy, even though I know it was a complicated issue. I walked out of court with what I needed, and it was a great experience. She was also instrumental in resolving my custody issue, handled really tough negotiations, and brought the case to a great conclusion along with her colleague Matt Arnold. She may not tell you what you want to hear, but she will tell you the truth, and that is very important in these types of cases. She is clearly experienced, and that experience equaled a more precise attorney, which in turn reduced costs. I know this is something on everyone's mind that has to get an attorney. I have no doubt that anyone that works with Bree will know immediately they got the right person for the job. All you have to do is *follow her instructions*, give her the facts, and do your part, and I believe Bree will get the best possible results for your situation.

Ben
September 20, 2013

Ms. Laughrun did an excellent job representing me in a family law matter. She was very knowledgeable of the law and, perhaps more importantly, responsive to my questions and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner. Ms. Laughrun helped me achieve every objective I identified at the outset of my case.

anonymous
April 6, 2013

Bree was excellent in two of my court defenses. I'm very satisfied with the overall communication that we had and preparation that went into each case. Any questions I had were answered with a quick response and without delay. I would highly recommend her in the future.

anonymous
March 5, 2013

She gets the job done. I had to use Bree at Arnold and Smith twice for 2 separate cases. I appreciated how she handled my case. The more lawyers I've had the pleasure of talking too, the more I appreciate her and the staff at Arnold and Smith.

Joe
December 27, 2012

Bree, I would like to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude and appreciation for all your hard work and relentless effort and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my legal battle. Your patience and professionalism were impressive, but your sincere caring and concern was what really set you apart from most attorneys. You and the staff were all professional and courteous at all times. I never had to worry about whether or not things were being handled properly and in a timely manner. It seems to me that the entire staff went above and beyond all my expectations. I will not hesitate to suggest the Law Offices of Arnold & Smith to anybody that is looking for a great lawyer. Thank you all again for the amazing job!

Jon
February 28, 2014

I couldn't be happier with the result Bree from Arnold & Smith obtained in my family law case. Before retaining the firm, I was with another attorney who closed up shop with virtually no notice. From the moment I stepped foot into Arnold & Smith's offices, I was treated with respect and told what our likely outcome was and what the best strategy would be. I was kept up to date regularly and was kept in the loop on all communications. Best of all, when it came down to crunch time, our main objective was achieved. I couldn't recommend the firm, and in particular Bree, more highly.

Jason
February 7, 2014

Bree not only handled a lot of the behind the scenes grind on my custody case, but also took the lead on another important issue for me. She was always very responsive to my emails, called me even after-hours to discuss my case, was on-time to court, and her court room presence was awesome. She made my case look almost too easy, even though I know it was a complicated issue. I walked out of court with what I needed, and it was a great experience. She was also instrumental in resolving my custody issue, handled really tough negotiations, and brought the case to a great conclusion along with her colleague Matt Arnold. She may not tell you what you want to hear, but she will tell you the truth, and that is very important in these types of cases. She is clearly experienced, and that experience equaled a more precise attorney, which in turn reduced costs. I know this is something on everyone's mind that has to get an attorney. I have no doubt that anyone that works with Bree will know immediately they got the right person for the job. All you have to do is *follow her instructions*, give her the facts, and do your part, and I believe Bree will get the best possible results for your situation.

Ben
September 20, 2013

Ms. Laughrun did an excellent job representing me in a family law matter. She was very knowledgeable of the law and, perhaps more importantly, responsive to my questions and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner. Ms. Laughrun helped me achieve every objective I identified at the outset of my case.

anonymous
April 6, 2013

Bree was excellent in two of my court defenses. I'm very satisfied with the overall communication that we had and preparation that went into each case. Any questions I had were answered with a quick response and without delay. I would highly recommend her in the future.

anonymous
March 5, 2013

She gets the job done. I had to use Bree at Arnold and Smith twice for 2 separate cases. I appreciated how she handled my case. The more lawyers I've had the pleasure of talking too, the more I appreciate her and the staff at Arnold and Smith.

Joe
December 27, 2012

Bree, I would like to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude and appreciation for all your hard work and relentless effort and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my legal battle. Your patience and professionalism were impressive, but your sincere caring and concern was what really set you apart from most attorneys. You and the staff were all professional and courteous at all times. I never had to worry about whether or not things were being handled properly and in a timely manner. It seems to me that the entire staff went above and beyond all my expectations. I will not hesitate to suggest the Law Offices of Arnold & Smith to anybody that is looking for a great lawyer. Thank you all again for the amazing job!