Awards and Recognitions
At Modern Legal, we take pride in the exceptional talent and dedication of our attorneys. Our team’s commitment to excellence in family law has been recognized by several prestigious organizations. These accolades reflect our unwavering dedication to providing top-notch legal representation and our continuous pursuit of the highest standards in the legal profession.
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is peer-influenced and research-driven, with only the top 5% of attorneys making the Super Lawyers list each year and no more than 2.5% are named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Theresa E. Viera
Founder and Attorney at Modern Legal, Theresa Viera is a dedicated family law attorney, arbitrator, and certified mediator. With a personal background that inspired her career choice, Theresa focuses on helping families navigate complex legal situations. She is recognized for her expertise in family law and has been named to the NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List for 2023.
Deborah L. Dilman
Deborah Dilman is a highly experienced family law attorney, collaborative law professional, and NC DRC Certified Mediator at Modern Legal. With a background in finance and over 15 years of legal experience, Deborah is dedicated to empowering clients through difficult family law matters. She has received numerous accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer for multiple years and receiving the Harmony Award from the Dispute Resolution Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Tiffany A. Byrd
Tiffany Byrd is a family law and estate planning attorney at Modern Legal. With a unique background combining law and social work, Tiffany is passionate about helping families turn confusion into confidence. She is committed to making legal concepts approachable and understandable for her clients. Tiffany has been recognized as a Legal Elite and is actively involved in various charitable organizations.
Legal Elite
Business North Carolina magazine has honored outstanding North Carolina lawyers since 2002 through its Legal Elite listing. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon the state’s top lawyers in various categories, as chosen by their peers.
Theresa E. Viera
Founder and Attorney at Modern Legal, Theresa Viera is a dedicated family law attorney, arbitrator, and certified mediator. With a personal background that inspired her career choice, Theresa focuses on helping families navigate complex legal situations. She is recognized for her expertise in family law and has been named to the NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List for 2023.
Deborah L. Dilman
Deborah Dilman is a highly experienced family law attorney, collaborative law professional, and NC DRC Certified Mediator at Modern Legal. With a background in finance and over 15 years of legal experience, Deborah is dedicated to empowering clients through difficult family law matters. She has received numerous accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer for multiple years and receiving the Harmony Award from the Dispute Resolution Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, recognizing attorneys for their professional excellence.
Theresa E. Viera
Founder and Attorney at Modern Legal, Theresa Viera is a dedicated family law attorney, arbitrator, and certified mediator. With a personal background that inspired her career choice, Theresa focuses on helping families navigate complex legal situations. She is recognized for her expertise in family law and has been named to the NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List for 2023.
NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List
The NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List recognizes the most influential family law attorneys in North Carolina.
Theresa E. Viera
Founder and Attorney at Modern Legal, Theresa Viera is a dedicated family law attorney, arbitrator, and certified mediator. With a personal background that inspired her career choice, Theresa focuses on helping families navigate complex legal situations. She is recognized for her expertise in family law and has been named to the NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List for 2023.
American Bar Association On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers
The ABA’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” Award program provides national recognition of ABA Young Lawyers Division members who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and service to the profession and their communities.
Theresa E. Viera
Founder and Attorney at Modern Legal, Theresa Viera is a dedicated family law attorney, arbitrator, and certified mediator. With a personal background that inspired her career choice, Theresa focuses on helping families navigate complex legal situations. She is recognized for her expertise in family law and has been named to the NC Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List for 2023.
