Daphne Edwards Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc

Daphne has over two decades of experience and focuses exclusively on divorce and family law cases, including child custody, alimony, property division, child support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, mediation, trials and litigation, and domestic violence. Daphne has the highest AV Peer Rating by Martindale and has been voted by her peers as a Legal Elite in Family Law in 2016 and 2018 and as a Super Lawyer. Daphne also represents clients in family law appeals and has over ten years of appellate experience in state and federal appellate courts. Daphne approaches each client's case with the detail, persistence, and individual attention necessary for family law cases and works as a team with her client to achieve the client's desired goal at the most affordable cost.

Raleigh, Nc

Family Law, Divorce and Divorce Appeals lawyer, Raleigh

333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1513, Raleigh, Nc 27602

Daphne practices exclusively divorce and family law, specializing in division of the marital estate, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, mediations, arbitrations, domestic violence matters and civil protective orders, and trial and appellate litigation. Ms. Edwards, a Raleigh native, has over fifteen years of trial and appellate experience which she brings to every unique case. In addition to family law services, the office also provides experienced appellate representation for clients in the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Ms. Edwards has over a decade of experience in civil and criminal appeals in state and federal courts.

Raleigh, Nc

Conducted trials once a month, drafted appellate briefs, negotiated settlements and managed 100-plus caseload. Conducted pretrial discovery, interviewed witnesses, conducted depositions, and determined trial strategy. Litigated cases at trial, including selecting witnesses, conducting direct and cross examinations, and presenting opening and closing statements. Represented client in motion hearings and drafted trial briefs following the hearings. Represented client in mediations weekly, negotiated settlements, and drafted settlement agreements for cases settled prior to trial.

225 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, Nc, 27603

Instructed law students in Legal Research and Writing, teaching students how to organize a legal argument, synthesize case law, and draft objective legal memorandums and appellate briefs. Instructed students on the components of an appellate brief, the proper format and organization, and standards of review. Advised students on how to construct a concise, clear, and cogent legal argument and how to present an oral argument before a three-judge appellate panel. Instruct students on the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reno, Nv

As law clerk, drafted bench memorandums each month recommending dispositions for federal judges for civil and criminal appeals, assisted in drafting opinions for the appeals, analyzed appellate briefs, trial transcripts, attended oral arguments in San Francisco and supervised law clerks. As staff attorney for Ninth Circuit, orally presented ten appellate cases once a month to randomly selected three-judge panels of Ninth Circuit judges, recommended dispositions, and drafted memorandum dispositions for cases filed after the monthly presentations. Each presentation, verbally summarized appellate cases for panels, answered judges' legal and factual questions, provided the panels with the briefs and record on appeal and recommended affirming or reversing trial judges' determinations.

Instruct law students in Appellate Advocacy Courses in Fall 2004 and Spring 2005, teaching students how to write an appellate brief and present an oral argument to a three-judge panel. Instructed students on basic and advanced legal writing techniques, the integration of legal analysis, and the construction of legal arguments. Instructed students on oral advocacy skills and how to present a clear, succinct oral argument and properly respond to judges' questions. Instructed students in a Legislative Process Course in Fall 2003, teaching law students how legislation is drafted, passed by Congress, and interpreted by judges. Instructed students on statutory drafting techniques and statutory instruction.

Washington, Dc

Drafted legislation and provided legal counsel for Senators relating to health care/health insurance, food and drug law, and education. Met regularly with Senate staff of both parties to draft bills and amendments, discuss policy objectives and legislative goals, and provide advice on current federal and state law. Provided counsel for Senators and staff at committee and subcommittee hearings and markups. Conducted legislative and federal and state statutory research, tracked legislation, and attended Senate committee and subcommittee hearings involving bills in areas of expertise.

2 East Morgan Street, Raleigh, Nc 27601

Wrote bench memorandums and assisted in drafting opinions and dissents for civil and criminal cases on appeal before the North Carolina Supreme Court, including appellate cases addressing family law, commercial vendor liability for the sale of alcohol, negligence, the First Amendment, civil procedure, and OSHA liability for failure to conduct safety inspections following employees' deaths. Analyzed appellate briefs, conducted research, reviewed records, and attended oral arguments.

Jd, Law, Top 4%; Sixth In Class; Graduated Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: • Law Review Member, 1994 - 1997 • Associate Editor of Law Journal, 1996 - 1997 • American Jurisprudence/Book.

B.S., Political Science