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Weekly Bar Briefs - March 31, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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April Bar Luncheon AND CLE
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Please plan to join us at the YMI Cultural Center next week on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30. Our presenter this month is Camille Stell presenting a one hour CLE, which fulfills the State Bar’s technology requirement. Camille is President of Lawyers Mutual Consulting and Services, offering succession planning, business development coaching, keynote presentations and more.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being an experimental, futuristic concept to a practical, everyday tool inside law firms of all sizes. According to the 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report, 79% of lawyers now use AI in their practice, and Thomson Reuters reports that 77% of legal professionals expect AI to have a transformational impact within the next five years. The question firms must now ask is no longer “Should we use AI?” but “How should we use AI strategically, ethically, and profitably?”
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Interested in Becoming a NC Board Certified Specialist?
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Lawyers often limit the kinds of matters that they handle in order to acquire expertise in a specific field of law. Board certification provides formal recognition of that concentration of knowledge and experience. The minimum standards for certification include the following five key requirements:
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- Licensed in NC and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
- Substantial involvement in the practice area during …
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Legal Forum on Incapacity to Proceed in WNC
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NCDOJ is pleased to invite you to attend a Legal Forum on Incapacity to Proceed in WNC hosted by Broughton Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2026. This event will provide an opportunity for judges and attorneys to learn more about the facility, the incapable to proceed (ITP) process, and engage in discussions on how we can collaboratively work together to enhance the systems in place. This event will be of most interest to Superior and District Court Judges, District and Assistant District Attorneys, and criminal defense attorneys. It has been approved for three (3) hours of general CLE/CJE credit.
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You can Register Here for the event. Please note that registration for this event will be limited, and you are encouraged to register at your earliest convenience. We look forward to the opportunity to show you the facility, answer your questions, and help make the ITP process as seamless as possible.
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Senior Lawyers Division Spring Meeting in Asheville
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The North Carolina Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Division invites Buncombe Bar Members to a Spring Meeting taking place Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10, in Asheville. You do not need to be a member of the Senior Lawyers Division to attend. Colleagues will gather for thoughtful discussion, a presentation from our Foundation on the launch of its newest initiative, and …
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Sponsorship opportunities for Pisgah Legal Services' Jazz for Justice Celebration
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eCourts Forum on April 8
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APRIL 8 2 PM: Please join our local BAPM (Business Analysis and Process Management) team and Clerk, Jean Marie Christy, to discuss the attorney side of eCourts
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Lawyers often limit the kinds of matters that they handle in order to acquire expertise in a specific field of law. Board certification provides formal recognition of that concentration of knowledge and experience. The minimum standards for certification include the following five key requirements:
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- Licensed in NC and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
- Substantial involvement in the practice area during …
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Visitation Letter for Attorneys from Sheriff's Office
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GRCC, P.A. Expands to Hendersonville
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We are pleased to announce that Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, P.A. has expanded its presence with the opening of a new office in Hendersonville, located at 101-B Chadwick Square Ct, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
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As part of this expansion, we are also excited to welcome the team from the Law Office of Bridget D. Swing, whose experience and shared commitment to thoughtful, client-focused legal service will further strengthen our firm.
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This growth allows us to better serve our clients across the region, and we look forward to continuing to provide high-quality real estate and estate planning legal services to the Hendersonville community.
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Welcome Home, Corey B. Atkins!
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Brian Elston Law is pleased to welcome Corey B. Atkins to the firm and the Big Blue House! "This was a natural fit and thrilled to have Corey. With his prior experience in corporate America and also private practice, it just makes sense for him to help our clients with their own employment issues" says Brian Elston about Corey joining and …
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Interest Form -- Law Day of Action 2026, Friday May 1st
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Law Day of Action | Friday, May 1, 2026 | https://lawdayofaction.org/
Law Day of Action 2026 is a nationwide, nonpartisan moment when lawyers and judges in cities across the country will gather at courthouses to ceremonially retake their professional oaths—making visible our collective commitment to a legal system that serves the Constitution.
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Estate Administration Paralegal - Hendersonville
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estate Administration Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will assist in managing estate and trust administration processes, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with legal requirements, and efficient case progression. Your expertise will support attorneys in handling complex estate matters, including probate, estate planning, and related legal research. This …
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Litigation Associates - Allen Stahl + Kilbourne
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is looking to add two litigation associates (2-5 years’ experience) to our team. If you’re looking for substantive litigation work and the chance to build your career in Asheville, we’d love to hear from you.
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Pope & Knight Mediation - Services Available
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Marvin Pope – Emergency Superior Court Judge, former District Court Judge, Mediator
Rebecca Knight – Retired District Court Judge, Superior Court and Family Court Mediator
Mediation offices in downtown Asheville at 7 Orchard Street, Suite 100 specifically designed for mediation services with five conference rooms, attorney rooms, kitchen, office equipment and free off-street parking.
$250 per hour; $175 administration fee; Will travel
Website: www.mediationwnc.com
Email: mpope126@gmail.com or Marvin.popeandknight@gmail.com
Becky.popeandknight@gmail.com;
Phone: Marvin: 828-275-1007 or Becky: 828-301-6438
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April 6 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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April 8 - Monthly Bar Luncheon with CLE credit at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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May 13 - Monthly Bar Luncheon & Pro Bono Celebration at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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