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Weekly Bar Briefs - May 5, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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Join us for our Buncombe Bar Member Spring Picnic at The Meadow at Highland Brewing this Thursday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30. Bar members and their families should check-in at the cabanas to receive tickets for the on-site food trucks (Mountainview BBQ, Blue Cardinal & Big-Foot Longs). Please click here to reserve your spot by May 6 at 5 pm.
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Pro Bono Award Celebration
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The Buncombe County Bar and Pisgah Legal Services will recognize exemplary pro bono service at the monthly luncheon on May 13th at 12:30 at the YMI Cultural Center. Click here to register to attend. The following attorneys are being recognized: Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Keely Sewell Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Tom Siekman (To Be Given Award in June) Outstanding Pro Bono Service …
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Law Day 2026
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The Buncombe County Bar was proud to sponsor Law Day, featuring remarks from Judge Sharon Barrett, Jackie Kiger, Executive Director of Pisgah Legal Services, and Niki Foster. Their insights underscored the importance of judicial independence and the vital role attorneys play in upholding the rule of law. The program concluded with Judge Calvin Hill leading the renewal of our oaths as attorneys.
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Scott Anderson in 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers® list
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Scott M. Anderson has again been selected for the South Carolina Super Lawyers® list for 2026.
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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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A.C. Reynolds Mock Trial Team Seeks Attorney Support
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A.C. Reynolds High School’s Mock Trial Team—the only team in Buncombe County competing in the National High School Mock Trial program—has been invited to compete in the Empire Mock Trial Premier League Spring Competition, an elite division reserved for past champions and top teams. We are seeking members of the Buncombe County Bar who would be willing to volunteer their time to help our team prepare. For those who may not be able to commit time but would still like to support the team, we also welcome financial assistance in helping with competition-related expenses including travel and lodging.
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Sponsorship opportunities for Pisgah Legal Services' Jazz for Justice Celebration
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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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Qualified Tax Expert Position
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Pisgah Legal Services seeks a Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) CPA, Attorney or Enrolled Agent for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) with a commitment to, and passion for, the rights of low-income taxpayers. The QTE will work with other tax and benefits program staff to increase the capacity of PLS to low-income taxpayers through tax controversy representation and advice on tax disputes with the IRS and North Carolina Department of Revenue. The LITC is supported by a grant from the Internal Revenue Service.
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Private Office Space for Lease
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May 7 - Spring Picnic at Highland Brewing, 5:30 - 7:30
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May 13 - Monthly Bar Luncheon & Pro Bono Celebration at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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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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