About Helen Herbert

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Education and Early Career

Helen Herbert's journey in law began with a strong foundation in education. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she distinguished herself as a Morehead Scholar. Notably, Helen was the first student from her high school in Pinehurst, North Carolina to receive this prestigious scholarship.

Building on her undergraduate success, Helen pursued her passion for law at Wake Forest University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor (JD). Recognizing the importance of specialized knowledge in her field, she further enhanced her expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

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  • Helen's professional career began at Mayer Brown LLP, a leading international law firm with over 1,900 lawyers. For seven years, she worked as an associate in the tax practice group, honing her skills and building a robust foundation in tax law.

  • Helen has gained valuable experience as an in-house attorney over the past decade. For a combined seven years, she worked with two large financial services companies, TIAA and Brighthouse Financial (a MetLife company). Most recently, Helen served as General Counsel for a family-owned real estate development company based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Professional Experience

Drawing on almost two decades of diverse legal experience, Helen offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal and tax considerations for a wide range of clients, including large corporations, family-owned businesses, and individual stakeholders.

AT HERBERT LAW

Helen combines her comprehensive legal expertise with deep understanding, ensuring that clients receive expert legal advice and compassionate guidance through complex and often emotional legal processes.

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Credentials

  • Morehead Scholar

  • North Carolina Bar Association, Member of the Tax Council since 2015. Previous Chair of the Pro Bono Committee and current Chair of the CLE Committee. 

  • Landfall Council of Associations, Architectural Review Committee, Chair.

  • Loaves & Fishes, Inc. in Charlotte, past Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors.

  • Court Admissions: North Carolina Bar, the United States Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Expertise You Can Trust

Whether you're a business owner looking to minimize tax liability or an individual seeking estate planning services, we're here to provide comprehensive legal guidance.

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