I have 21 years of legal experience and in the past 18 years I have provided comprehensive family law representation through the Law Offices of Nancy Ann Lara-Moscardini. I understand the emotional and financial issues often associated with divorce and other complicated family law matters, and strive to guide my clients through the legal process with as little stress and anxiety as possible. My comprehensive family law practice enables me to address a multitude of issues, as well as protect your rights and your future. Whether you are in the middle of a child custody dispute or you are thinking about drafting a prenuptial agreement, I possess the experience and resources necessary to help you achieve your goals.

I grew up in the suburbs of Memphis Tennessee, and like many people here in Charlotte, I relocated to North Carolina after completing my graduate studies. In law school I spent my time studying and working at my internships. Unlike most of my classmates, I attended law school after completing a postgraduate degree and entering the workforce. My postgraduate studies were focused in criminology and criminal justice, in which I largely focused on studying the generational transmission of domestic violence. I had every intention of then pursuing a career in law enforcement after law school, and spent my law school years working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I also interned at a well-established family law firm before receiving my law license. Following law school I decided to practice law for a period of time before planning on returning to the Bureau. It was during this time that I decided to commit to the practice of law. I worked at the firm I had interned at and another highly respected family law firm in Charlotte before opening Freedom Law | North Carolina. While I am grateful for my past opportunities and the experience I gained from my former positions, over the years I realized there is a disconnect between the traditional ways of practicing law and meeting today’s clients’ needs. If I were a client, I would not only want an attorney who is competent and able to handle my case, I would want an attorney that I could relate to and really feel like my story is important. That is what I hope to bring to my clients at Freedom Law | North Carolina. It is your life, your path, and your choice. I’m just here to help guide you through it.

Emily Moore Leininger practices primarily in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, and Juvenile Law. She handles cases of divorce, child custody and visitation disputes, child support, adoption, paternity and legitimation, juvenile criminal matters, and other complex family law matters. She is actively involved in the Williamson County Bar Association, having been appointed to be the Law Day and Career Fair Chair. She is also an active member of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, an exclusive organization comprised of the best lawyers and judges in Williamson County, which is committed to promoting the goals of legal excellence, civility, professionalism, and ethics. Emily is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Association. Emily practices primarily in the Greater Nashville area, including Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Maury, Wilson, Hickman, and Marshall Counties. Emily is licensed to practice law in all of the state trial courts in Tennessee, as well as the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Ann Leone is a Chicago native who specializes in representing business owners, professionals, and their spouses in complex, divorce and family law related matters. Ann’s diverse background and membership with the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators has allowed her practice in family law to specialize in high-stakes litigation involving closely held business interests, highly-disputed parenting issues, involving serious mental health concerns, and complex support disputes, requiring analysis and understanding various compensation packages. Ann is widely recognized by Judges and the legal community for her creative problem solving and zealous advocacy which enable her to advance her clients’ interests, even in the most challenging cases. She has extensive experience both in the courtroom and as a skilled negotiator in alternative dispute settings, as a certified mediator, which affords her the unique ability to tailor her approach to meet her client’s individual priorities and specific circumstances. Ann is a Chicago native who comes from a Hispanic family and is fluent in French, Spanish, and English. In addition to her multicultural background, she has worked in various government agencies, including the Department of Children and Family Services and The Cook County Office of the Public Guardian. With her background in Psychology and keen understanding governmental interventions in the context of families in crisis, Ann is uniquely able to provide her clients with a long-term perspective regarding the impact of their present decisions on the future of their family. Her direct and transparent communication style enables her clients to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make decisions regarding the future of their familial relations and financial well-being. Ann graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Illinois – Chicago, formerly known as The John Marshall Law School. Ann has been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers and has lectured before the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association on divorce issues. Ann’s passion for community outreach and serving families in crisis is furthered by her volunteer legal services for the Department of Children and Family Services, SGA, and Greenlight Family Services.