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Weekly Bar Briefs - June 16, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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Our annual meeting and awards luncheon was a great celebration. Congratulations again to our annual award winners, and thanks to all of you for being a valuable part of the Buncombe County Bar. A special thanks to Paul King for sharing his time and talents to take photos for us again this year. Click here to see the photos from our luncheon last week.
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YLD Hike this Saturday
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The Young Lawyers Division is excited to focus this year on increasing attendance, creating stronger connections among members, and expanding our involvement in the community. We hope to make our events more accessible, engaging, and welcoming for both new and longtime members. To kick things off, we’re hosting a casual group hike on Saturday, 6/20 at noon at Beaucatcher Mountain. The trail is a short loop in Asheville and should only take about an hour, making it an easy and fun way to connect outside the office. We encourage everyone to bring spouses, friends, or summer associates. The more the merrier. Be sure to bring water and comfortable shoes.
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There is no need to RSVP, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Benjamin Waldman, Martha Schull, or Mary Catherine Baker at BuncombeYLD@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone there and building a stronger Young Lawyers Division together!
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YLD - 3rd Thursdays at Highland Brewery
The Buncombe County Young Lawyers Division is excited to announce the launch of our new “Third Thursdays” gatherings at Highland Brewing. These recurring monthly meetups are part of a renewed effort to strengthen the YLD by increasing involvement, improving attendance, and creating more meaningful connections among young lawyers in Buncombe County.
Beginning Thursday, July 16, we will meet every third Thursday from 6–8 PM at Highland Brewing. Attendees are welcome to arrive earlier or stay later, and at least one YLD Officers (Benjamin Waldman, Martha Schull, or Mary Catherine Baker)will be present at every event.
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These gatherings are intended to provide a consistent, welcoming, and low-pressure opportunity for young lawyers to build camaraderie, develop professional relationships, and become more connected to the Buncombe County legal community. Whether you are a new attorney, longtime practitioner, clerk, or summer associate, we would love to have you join us.
Attendance is free, though drinks are buy-your-own.
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We strongly encourage every Buncombe County law firm to invite and encourage its summer associates to attend Third Thursdays as a way to meet local attorneys and become involved in the Asheville legal community early in their careers.
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No RSVP is necessary, and we hope to see you there as we work together to revitalize and grow the Young Lawyers Division. If you have questions, ideas for future events, or interest in partnerships or collaborations, please contact Benjamin Waldman, Martha Schull, and Mary Catherine Baker at BuncombeYLD@gmail.com.
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne Recognized in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight 2026
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is proud to announce its inclusion in the Chambers USA Regional Spotlight 2026 Guide for Corporate/Commercial Law in Asheville. This marks the third consecutive year that the firm's business law practice has been recognized by Chambers and Partners.
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Ward and Smith Welcomes Litigation Attorney, Mary Catherine Baker, to Asheville Office
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Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Mary Catherine Baker has joined the firm,expanding client services in Western North Carolina. Based in Asheville, Mary Catherine's practice focuses on trusts and estates disputes, guardianships, real estate and commercial landlord-tenant matters, community association disputes, and general business litigation. She manages cases from inception through resolution,handling pleadings, discovery, court hearings, mediations, and …
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Paul Capua, Natalia Talbot and Capua Law Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
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Chambers and Partners released its USA 2026 Legal Guide on June 4, and Capua Law was ranked as a leading firm, Band 3, in Construction Law for two years in a row. Founding Partner Paul Capua and Partner Natalia Talbot were also individually ranked.
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Attorney Morgan Menjivar Joins Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is excited to announce Attorney Morgan Menjivar has joined our firm as an associate in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group.
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Paralegal Position at Capua Law
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Capua Law is searching for a paralegal with at least 3 years of experience (5 years preferred) to join our team and assist attorneys with various legal and other litigation duties.
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Hiring Family Law Attorney
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Company Description - A boutique family law firm in the Asheville area is seeking a motivated family law attorney to join a close-knit, collaborative team. Our team takes pride in providing personalized, compassionate legal representation in family law across Western North Carolina. We believe in doing meaningful work without sacrificing any quality of life for our clients or our team.
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June 18 - Buncombe Bar Baseball at Hometrust Park (filled)
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June 20 - Hike with YLD at noon at Beaucatcher Mountain (no registration needed)
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July 16 - YLD Third Thursday at Highland Brewery 6:00 - 8:00 (no registration needed)
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