Attorney Precious Vines Harris is a dedicated North Carolina attorney who believes legal support should be clear, compassionate, and empowering. With 20 years of experience in the legal field, she is committed to helping clients navigate important life decisions with professionalism, care, and a practical approach they can trust.

In addition to serving clients, Attorney Harris is passionate about education and guiding others with confidence. She currently serves as the Program Director for the Paralegal Technology Program at Durham Technical Community College and has spent the past 18 years as a legal educator in both the North Carolina Community College System and private colleges. This background reflects her heart for service and her belief that knowledge can be a powerful tool for transformation.

Attorney Harris earned her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law, a Master’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Non-Profit Management from Capella University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina Central University. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Her legal background includes work with various law firms, as well as her own law practice, with experience in general civil, criminal, disability, family, and real estate matters. She also serves in leadership roles within the legal profession, including as Chair of the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Paralegal Certification. She previously served as Vice-Chair of the Board of Paralegal Certification and as a member of the Paralegal Certification Committee. She is especially passionate about providing thoughtful legal guidance to clients navigating family matters and other important life transitions.

She is also a member of the Beta Pi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., where she currently serves as Chaplain. In addition, Attorney Vines Harris is the author of two books, The Sweetest Transition: Lessons in Life, Love, and Self-Discovery and The Warrior Within: Facing Your Frustrations When You Feel Stuck.

At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to service, lifelong learning, and helping others move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.