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Weekly Bar Briefs - May 26, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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We just have one more month of this 2025-2026 fiscal year, with a few important end of year activities. Please plan to join us for our final Bar luncheon to include Buncombe Bar awards and our annual meeting on June 10 at the YMI Cultural Center and the Buncombe Bar baseball game on June 18 at Hometrust Park. Click here to register for one or both of these events.
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2026 Buncombe Bar Award Winners
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the Buncombe County Bar's annual awards:
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- Distinguished Young Lawyer Award: Jean Marie Christy
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Wharton
- Professionalism Awards: Terry Young and Judge Julie Kepple
- Centennial Award: Vincent Childress, Jr.
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Please offer your congratulations to these outstanding representatives of our Bar, and click here to register for the June 10th luncheon.
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Pro Bono Committee Award Winners 2026
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The Buncombe County Bar and Pisgah Legal Services recognized local attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service at the monthly luncheon on May 13th. The following attorneys received awards:
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Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Keely Sewell
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Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award: Ben Scales
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Lifetime Pro Bono Achievement Award: Bill Wolcott
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Pro Bono Service Award: Victoria Robb
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The Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Award: Tom Siekman (receiving award at June luncheon)
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2026 Tri-State Environmental Law Conference
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Join industry professionals across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia for the 2026 Tri-State Environmental Law Conference, covering a wide range of topics relevant to environmental law practitioners. They will discuss topics including the brownfields programs, federal regulatory changes, and the Clean Air Act. Speakers also discuss the future of wildlife management and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other important …
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Chase Duran Joins Asheville Legal Community Following NC Bar Admission
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GRCC, P.A. is proud to announce that Chase Duran has officially passed the North Carolina State Bar and was sworn in as an attorney on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Chase joined GRCC, P.A. in March 2026 following his graduation from Elon University School of Law in December 2025. Originally from Florida, Chase has already become a valued member of the firm, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving clients and the community.
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Paul Capua to Receive NCBA Litigation Section Advocate’s Award
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We are pleased to share that Paul Capua has been selected to receive the 2026 Advocate’s Award from the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
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Legal Referral Lists for the Spanish-speaking Community
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Legal Referral Lists for the Spanish-speaking Community
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True Ridge (Hendersonville) and El Centro (Brevard) are hoping to expand their legal referral lists for the Spanish-speaking community.
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Don't Miss Jazz for Justice!
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Pisgah Legal Services Hosts Upcoming Jazz for Justice Event
May 28th Fundraiser Offers Lively Music, Conversation and Community
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Family Financial Settlement Mediation Training Live and In-person in Asheville June 1 to 5
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The Mediation Center is offering a Family Financial Settlement Mediation Training live and in-person in Asheville June 1 to 5. This training is approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as the 40-hour FFS training. Qualified mediators can register for the 16-hour supplement on June 1 and 2. The 40-hour training includes 24 hours of CLE: two years of credit!
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Seeking Associate Attorney
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The law firm of Garlock & McKinney, P.C., a small Black Mountain, North Carolina firm, is looking for an associate attorney to join their team on a partnership track. The firm’s primary practice areas are Estate Administration and Probate Law, Guardianships, Trusts, Estate Planning, and comprehensive Fiduciary Services. We are looking for a person with an entrepreneurial spirit and the …
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Mays Johnson - Paralegal / Trustee Assistant
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The Mays Johnson Law Firm seeks a 3/4 or full-time paralegal / trustee's assistant. James Johnson practices construction law. Rob Mays serves a bankruptcy trustee and receiver, collects judgments, and represents commercial creditors and trustees in litigation. The office is prime space in downtown Asheville, near the Grove Arcade and the federal courthouse. Duties include typical litigation paralegal and office administration functions, plus investigating the financial affairs of persons and entities in bankruptcy and coordinating sales with brokers and auctioneers. Hours are flexible and the office environment is casual, quiet, and dog friendly. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, discretion, an ability to quickly learn new computer software, some experience with civil litigation or bankruptcy, and be proficient with Microsoft Word.
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June 8 - Buncombe Bar Executive Committee Meeting
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June 10 - Bar Luncheon & Annual Meeting at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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June 18 - Buncombe Bar Baseball at Hometrust Park
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