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Weekly Bar Briefs - April 28, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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Please join us for our first Law Day celebration at 12:00 pm this Friday, May 1, at Pack Square Pavilion. Law Day is an apolitical, nonpartisan opportunity for the legal community to recognize and reflect on the rule of law. This year feels especially significant as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, discuss the importance of the rule of law, and (for those who wish to participate) retake our oath to uphold the Constitution with retired Judge Calvin Hill. We hope to see you there!
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For more information, please contact P.J. Roth at proth@mrglawfirm.com or 828.281.2100, or Niki Foster at nikifosterlaw@gmail.com or (828) 407-6588. We will use the 1st floor lobby of the courthouse as a rain back-up.
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Seeking Bar Executive Committee Volunteers 2026
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The Buncombe County Bar invites nominations for President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three members of the Executive Committee. Officers serve a one year term and Committee Members serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2026. Nominations can be emailed to admin@BuncombeBar.com, and must be received by 3 p.m., Friday, May 1st. According to the Bar’s Bylaws, any member whose …
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Pro Bono Award Celebration
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The Buncombe County Bar and Pisgah Legal Services will recognize local attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service at the monthly luncheon on May 13th at the YMI Cultural Center. Click here to register . The following attorneys are being recognized:
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Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Keely Sewell
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Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Tom Siekman
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Outstanding Pro Bono Service …
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Spring Picnic at Highland Brewery
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Join us for our Buncombe Bar Member Spring Picnic at The Meadow at Highland Brewing on Thursday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30! Complete with volleyball courts, disc golf, shaded picnic tables and a lovely green meadow for the kids, this location is ideal for celebrating spring. Bar members and their families should check-in at the cabanas to receive tickets for the on-site food …
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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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April 30th Law Clinic in Asheville
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Please join the family law section of the NCBA, the paralegal division, along with Pisgah Legal Services, for a family law clinic in Asheville on April 30th. The clinic will run from 10am-2pm at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel.
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YLD, Women Attorney & NCAWA Reception at the Hound
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April 30 5:30-7pm Buncombe Women Attorneys, Buncombe Young Lawyers (including the Young at Heart) & NCAWA -WNC reception at The Hound sponsored by Lawyers Mutual
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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 1 - Law Day at Pack Square Stage at Noon
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May 4 - Buncombe Bar Executive Committee Meeting - Closed Session
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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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