Biography

Barbara J. Rynne-Hoyt is a dynamic litigator with over 20 years of trial experience. She began her career as a prosecutor, where she received extensive trial advocacy training and experience. She has tried over 100 jury trials as lead counsel. She provides her clients with strong and skilled advocacy, while maintaining a compassionate touch. Her strong courtroom presence and exceptional trial skills enable her to get the best possible outcome for her clients.

Over the past 10 years, Attorney Rynne-Hoyt has gained extensive experience in the area of family law, in particular domestic violence, having spent almost three years in the domestic violence unit of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Upon entering private practice, she continued her work in that area, representing both victims of domestic violence as well as those wrongfully charged with abuse. She is routinely asked to speak on issues related to domestic violence at continuing legal education courses and other forums. In addition to domestic violence, Attorney Rynne-Hoyt now focuses her practice almost exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support and equitable distribution. She has handled many different types of family law cases including international custody disputes and high net worth equitable distribution cases.

Attorney Rynne-Hoyt is licensed to practice in both the Federal and State Courts of New Jersey and North Carolina, and the State Courts of Pennsylvania. She has been recognized as a "Top 100" attorney by The National Trial Lawyers Association, by North Carolina Business as one of Charlotte's "Legal Elite", and by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as a "Top 10 Family Law Attorney".

Personal Information

Attorney Rynne-Hoyt grew up in Spring Lake, New Jersey and moved to Charlotte in 2003. She received her undergraduate degree in political science from Colgate University, and her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1994.

Attorney Rynne-Hoyt is a proud mother to four children, including a set of triplets. She is a former Girl Scout Cadet Leader, and former team parent for both SwimMAC and Carolina Rapids Soccer Club. She enjoys spending time with her children.

Attorney Rynne-Hoyt volunteers her time as a Volunteer Attorney with the Custody Advocacy Program of Council for Children's Rights, a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of the children of Mecklenburg County.