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Weekly Bar Briefs - August 12, 2025

Dear Buncombe Bar Members,

Just sending a friendly reminder that Buncombe Bar dues for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are due at this time. A late fee is added to the dues on Sep. 15, so please pay before that time if possible. Click this link to log in and pay your dues now.

Bar News

10 Year Historic Buncombe Bar Panoramic Photograph

SAVE THE DATES! Meet us on the Pack Square Stage on Thursday, Sep. 4 at 12:15 pm, dressed in business attire (Friday, Sep. 5 is the rain backup date). We'll organize quickly, and photographer Benjamin Porter will make sure to capture our group in beautiful color. We should be done by 12:40.

Sponsor the Upcoming Justice Forum

Sponsor the Upcoming Justice Forum
You can be a sponsor of Pisgah Legal's 14th Annual Justice Forum on Oct. 23rd!

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Former Prosecutors David Denninger and Justin Philbeck Launch Criminal Defense Practice in Downtown Asheville

Former Prosecutors David Denninger and Justin Philbeck Launch Criminal Defense Practice in Downtown Asheville
After more than 20 years (combined) as Assistant District Attorneys in western North Carolina, attorneys David Denninger and Justin Philbeck launched Denninger & Philbeck, PLLC on August 1st, 2025. 

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Volunteer for “Ask A Lawyer” – WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline

Volunteer for “Ask A Lawyer” – WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline
The NC Bar Association/Foundation, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and Pisgah Legal Services are partnering up to host a one-day Ask A Lawyer Disaster Recovery Hotline on Wednesday, August 27. This event is modeled after the NCBF’s annual 4ALL event but will focus exclusively on disaster-related legal issues affecting residents of Western North Carolina. How it works: Callers dial into a dedicated …

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Please join us Aug 21 to Celebrate NC Justice Center Lifetime Champion of Justice: Curry First

We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 NC Justice Center Asheville Champion of Justice Award Reception, where we will honor Curry First — a true community hero and tireless advocate for justice and equity.

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Please join us Aug 21 to Celebrate NC Justice Center Lifetime Champion of Justice: Curry First

Classifieds

Capua Law is Seeking an Associate Attorney

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Capua Law is searching for an attorney with a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and 4+ years of experience. The candidate must be highly skilled in researching, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, closing, advising related to complex matters, and taking the lead on matters and client relationships. Emphasis in corporate law and litigation experience is preferred. The candidate must be admitted to practice in North Carolina. For more information on this position, please visit https://www.capualaw.com/careers. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to John Streszoff, Director of Marketing and Recruiting at Capua Law: johns@capualaw.com

Upcoming Events

August 20 - Executive Committee Retreat 3:00-5:30 at Governor's Western Residence
September 4 - Historic Panorama Photo of Buncombe Bar, 12:15 at Pack Square Stage
September 8 - Bar Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom
September 10 - Buncombe Bar Monthly Luncheon, 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
October 3 - New Attorney Joint Swearing-In Ceremony in 5th Floor Courtroom