Emmett is devoted to representing private property owners in land condemnation cases. In 2000, she opened her own private law practice concentrating in eminent domain and defending the rights of private property owners. In July 2010, she merged her practice with the law firm Nicholls & Crampton, P.A. Her unique perspective helps her advocate for her clients’ interests.

In 2011, 2016, 2023 and 2025 she was selected as Lawyer of the Year Eminent Domain and Land Condemnation Law (Raleigh).

Emmett is a member of NCAJ’s Eminent Domain and Women’s Caucus. She earned her law degree from UNC School of Law and has been an NCAJ member since 2001.