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Weekly Bar Briefs - September 22, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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The joint swearing-in ceremony will be held on Friday, October 16 at 4:00 in the 5th Floor Courtroom. Attorneys wanting to be sworn-in, please click here to register.
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YLD Meet & Greet
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Please register now and plan to join us at the Governor's Western Residence on Thursday, October 1st for a Young Lawyers Division Meet & Greet from 4:30 - 6:00. Enjoy the gorgeous view of our Blue Ridge mountains from the patio and welcome new attorneys into our community. We’ll have local beer, wine, soft drinks, and some light snacks beginning at 4:30 pm. Parking is limited; please carpool! Click here to register. We are grateful to Magnolia Title and The Western District of NC, US District Court for their support of this event.
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Free CLE Series - Present Under Pressure with Laura Mahr
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Present Under Pressure: Emotional Regulation for Effective Legal Practice
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Five-week NO-COST CLE series exclusively for active and retired members of the Buncombe County Bar, attorneys and judges. Attend some or all of the classes. Each class has been approved for one hour of NC CLE credit and may be applied to the Professional Well-Being CLE requirement (formerly “mental health credit”).
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Course Dates: Tuesdays, October 20 - November 17, 2026
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Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. via Zoom
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Five Attorneys from Allen Stahl + Kilbourne Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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We're excited to share that five Allen Stahl + Kilbourne attorneys have been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list!
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Congratulations to our Super Lawyers Derek Allen (Land Use/Zoning) and James Kilbourne (Construction Litigation) and our Rising Stars Matt Giangrosso (Business Litigation), Jesse Swords (General Litigation), and Tiffany Yates (Nonprofit Organizations).
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Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey have been selected to Super Lawyers 2027.
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Edward Bleynat, Jr. Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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Ed Bleynat has been selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers for the ninth consecutive year.
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The Van Winkle Law Firm Welcomes Three New Attorneys
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The Van Winkle Law Firm is proud to announce three attorneys have joined our firm:
Shane Alverson, Senior Attorney, Elder Law, Trusts & Estates
Melissa Dean, Associate Attorney, Litigation
Kayla Black, Associate Attorney, Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights
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4 Grimes Teich Anderson LLP Attorneys Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Scott Anderson, Henry Teich, Anna Hamrick, and Brian Buchanan have been selected for the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list.
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC Attorney BJ Kilgore Selected as 2027 Super Lawyer
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is pleased to announce that B.J. Kilgore has been named to the 2027 Super Lawyers List in the areas of Estate Planning & Probate.
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Four Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®
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Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, P.A. is proud to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate
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Volunteer Opportunity for Legal Professionals
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The nonpartisan North Carolina Election Protection Hotline (888-OUR-VOTE) is recruiting volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students to answer the hotline during peak periods in the 2026 General Election. The hotline will operate with volunteers from Monday, Oct. 12 through Election Day on November 3.
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Justice Forum Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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Don't Miss Pisgah Legal's Justice Forum on Oct. 22nd with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Brian Goldstone!
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You're Invited to "Lawyers After Hours"
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What could be better than blues music, cocktails and cigars after a long day of work? Thanks to the Law Office of Eugene Ellison, this could be your reality on Thursday, October 15 at the Bourbon Leaf Lounge from 5-8 PM. Please note: this event is taking the place of YLD's normal 3rd Thursday at Highland Brewery, and everyone is invited. While you sip on …
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Position Announcement Assistant Federal Public Defender – Asheville
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The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina is looking for an Assistant Federal Public Defender for our Trial Unit in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Seeks Litigation Paralegal in Asheville
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Ward and Smith, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Asheville office. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic; exceptional time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent client communications and service; superb technology skills, including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite, PDF, E-Discovery, and general online research; and meticulous attention to detail with sharp proofreading skills. The paralegal must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members as needed. A minimum of three to five years of experience of litigation is strongly preferred. Experience in Appellate practice is a plus but not required.
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Paralegal position
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Daniel Fox of Siemens Family Law Group seeks paralegal
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N. Market St. Offices with parking for Lease
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Offices on N. Market Street within walking distance to the courthouse and parking available. Starting at $1,000 per month
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General Litigation Paralegal
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a paralegal to join the general litigation team.
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Lateral and Associate Transactional Openings
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a lateral and an associate attorney to join our transactional team. Experience and interest in corporate transactional, real estate, estate planning and administration is preferred.
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Litigation Paralegal
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Wilkerson Justus PLLC seeks Litigation Paralegal
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Seeking Associate Attorney
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Soboleski Law is looking to hire an associate attorney.
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October 1 - YLD Social at the Governor's Western Residence
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October 14 - Bar luncheon at YMI Cultural Center - Candidate Forum
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October 14 - CLE - Practicing with the Clerk of Court (Paralegals Invited to Attend)
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October 15 - YLD 3rd Thursdays the Bourbon Leaf Lounge, Sponsored by The Law Office of Eugene Ellison
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October 16 - Joint Swearing-In Ceremony
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October 20 - Begins 5 week CLE Series with Laura Mahr: Present Under Pressure
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