Dear Bar members,
We hope you will join us for the Bar’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 7th at 12:30pm to honor the following award winners: Larry McDevitt with the Lifetime Achievement Award; James Kilbourne with the Centennial Award; Donald Gast with the Professionalism Award, and Kyle Sherard as Distinguished Young Lawyer of 2023. At this event, our last Bar luncheon of the fiscal year, we will review the Bar’s accomplishments for 2023 and the elect new members of the Executive Committee. We request an RSVP for attendees: click here to order lunch.
Recent Bar News
Buncombe Bar Annual Award Winners
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Bar AdministratorCongratulations to this year’s awards honorees! The Bar’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 7th will honor Larry McDevitt with the Lifetime Achievement Award; James Kilbourne as Centennial Award recipient; Donald Gast as Professionalism Award recipient, and Kyle Sherard as the Distinguished Young Lawyer of 2023. This event, our last Bar luncheon of the fiscal year, features
Nominating Committee Approves Slate for 2023-2024 Officers
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Bar AdministratorMinutes of the April 27, 2023 Nominating Committee Meeting In attendance: Carter Webb, Chairperson, Annika Brock, Brad Stark, Susan Ramos, Doug Edwards and Lucas Moomaw (under 36). Delia Ledesma (under 36) was absent, but submitted her vote virtually. Also present was Bar Administrator Lisa-Gaye Hall. Webb outlined the committee’s responsibility to nominate candidates for President-Elect,
How Trial Lawyers Can Save An Appeal--Free CLE
Posted on May 19, 2023 by Bar AdministratorJust like a good steak is made in the field, a good appeal is made in the trial court. This presentation covers strategic pointers for civil trial lawyers to ensure the case they have built will stand up on appeal. From the basics of appellate preservation to the advanced tactics of seasoned appellate practitioners, it
Recent Member News
Grimes Teich Anderson Attorney Tod Leaven Receives Award For Pro Bono Work
Posted on May 26, 2023 by Grimes Teich Anderson Law Firm
Attorney Tod Leaven has been named a 2022 Attorney For Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Access to Justice Commission for providing at least 50 hours of pro bono service in 2022. Tod is admitted to practice in North Carolina and Tennessee. As a partner at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP, Tod focuses his
Upcoming CLE - Professional Courtesy: Race, Gender and Localism in Attorney Interactions
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Sarah V. CorleyJoin The Mediation Center on Friday, June 16th, 2023 for Professional Courtesy: Race, Gender, and Localism in Attorney Interactions and earn 1 hour of ethics CLE Credit. Based on legal and psychological research and an original survey of North Carolina attorneys and led by Dr. Todd Collins, this CLE program will explore interactions among attorneys and discuss some
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Bar AdministratorWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day (“WEAAD”) is June 15, 2023. WEAAD launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. We are thrilled that after a three-year Covid hiatus, the event returns to Buncombe County this year. This multigenerational event
Roberts & Stevens attorney Wyatt S. Stevens named to Business North Carolina’s ‘Power List’ for the third consecutive year
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Roberts & Stevens
Roberts & Stevens is thrilled to announce that attorney and firm partner Wyatt S. Stevens has been recognized by Business North Carolina’s “Power List” as one of the most influential business leaders in North Carolina. The magazine’s “Power List” identifies individuals who have made an especially noteworthy impact in North Carolina. “Power List” leaders are
Attorneys Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
Posted on May 15, 2023 by Pisgah Legal Services
Last week the Buncombe County Bar and Pisgah Legal Services honored exemplary volunteer attorneys and celebrated their generous pro bono service at the 2023 Pro Bono Celebration. Pisgah Legal Services and the Bar honored: Jenny Boyer, Younger Lawyer Pro Bono Award Bob Clifford, Exemplary Emeritus Pro Bono Attorney Award Doris Loomis, Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney
Grimes Teich Anderson Attorney Brian Buchanan Admitted To Practice In Tennessee
Posted on May 15, 2023 by Grimes Teich Anderson Law Firm
Attorney Brian Buchanan, a partner at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP, is now also admitted to practice in Tennessee. Admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1990, Brian is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the Academy of Truck Accident
Take 5 Minutes or Less to Complete a Pro Bono Survey
Posted on May 15, 2023 by Pisgah Legal ServicesPlease help the Buncombe County Bar’s Pro Bono Committee and Pisgah Legal Services plan for the future of pro bono in our community. Please take this very quick survey TODAY: https://bit.ly/probono23. Attorneys who complete this survey by Wednesday, May 31 will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates to local restaurants. Thank you for
Join Us! Will & Power of Attorney Clinics to Help Low-Income Families Preserve Homes & Wealth - June 14 & 15
Posted on May 15, 2023 by Pisgah Legal ServicesPisgah Legal Services is seeking volunteer attorneys and paralegals to join us in free legal clinics to draft and execute wills, durable Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Powers of Attorney for low-income homeowners in Buncombe County. We will have templates for simple wills, POA’s and HCPOA’s for attorneys to use and we will provide
Recent Classifieds
Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) CPA, Attorney or Enrolled Agent
Posted on May 30, 2023 by Pisgah Legal ServicesLow-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) CPA, Attorney or Enrolled Agent Hybrid remote work schedule: 3 days in office/field and 2 days remote Base office in Asheville, NC Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Posting Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is a community-based non-profit legal aid agency governed by a local Board of
Seeking Real Estate Closer Paralegal
Posted on May 24, 2023 by Roberts & StevensAn Asheville Law Firm with a thriving residential and commercial real estate practice, seeks a full-time real estate closer to join its team. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: financial record keeping, daily reconciliations of trust account, monthly reporting, communication with clients, realtors, lenders, outside attorneys and paralegals, preparation of closing documents including
Seeking Litigation Legal Assistant
Posted on May 23, 2023 by Roberts & StevensWe are adding to our team! Asheville Law Firm, Roberts & Stevens, has a need for a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant. We would love a candidate with at least 10 years of experience; however, we will consider candidates with less experience. Experience with litigation is required. Candidate must also have experience in scheduling depositions
Seeking Legal Assistant
Posted on May 10, 2023 by Bar AdministratorAsheville Law Firm, Jack Stewart at Law, has a need for a full-time experienced legal assistant to join its team. Excellent salary and benefits for someone with the ability to multi-task, provide careful attention to detail, and be a part of a great legal team of professionals. Candidate must have a minimum of two (2)
Upcoming Events
Free CLE--How Trial Lawyers Can Save An Appeal 2023-06-02
Posted on April 26, 2023 by Bar AdministratorJust like a good steak is made in the field, a good appeal is made in the trial court. This presentation covers strategic pointers for civil trial lawyers to ensure the case they have built will stand up on appeal. From the basics of appellate preservation to the advanced tactics of seasoned appellate practitioners, it
Bar Executive Committee Meeting 2023-06-05
Posted on February 24, 2023 by Bar AdministratorBar Annual Meeting 2023 2023-06-07
Posted on January 25, 2023 by Bar AdministratorPlan now to join us for our Annual Meeting at the Asheville Social Hall, 81 Broadway Street. At this event we will honor the following award winners: Larry McDevitt with the Lifetime Achievement Award; James Kilbourne with the Centennial Award; Donald Gast with the Professionalism Award, and Kyle Sherard as Distinguished Young Lawyer of 2023.
Buncombe Bar Night at McCormick Field 2023 2023-06-22
Posted on May 12, 2023 by Bar AdministratorJoin us for the Bar’s annual baseball night at McCormick Field, set for Thursday, June 22, 2023. We’ll have box seats on the third base line, and we’ll watch the Asheville Tourists take on the Hickory Crawdads, beginning at 6:35pm. Bar President Gill Beck will take the mound to throw out a first pitch before