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Weekly Bar Briefs - May 19, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the Buncombe County Bar's annual awards:
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- Distinguished Young Lawyer Award: Jean Marie Christy
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Wharton
- Professionalism Awards: Terry Young and Judge Julie Kepple
- Centennial Award: Vincent Childress, Jr.
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Please offer your congratulations to these outstanding representatives of our Bar, and click here to register for the June 10th luncheon and annual meeting at the YMI Cultural Center where they will receive their awards.
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Pro Bono Committee Award Winners 2026
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The Buncombe County Bar and Pisgah Legal Services recognized local attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service at the monthly luncheon on May 13th. The following attorneys received awards:
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Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award: Keely Sewell
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Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award: Ben Scales
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Lifetime Pro Bono Achievement Award: Bill Wolcott
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Pro Bono Service Award: Victoria Robb
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The Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Award: Tom Siekman (receiving award at June luncheon)
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Nominating Committee Meets May 22 at Noon
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The 2026 Nominating Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, May 22 at noon to consider all nominations received by our May 1st deadline for service on the Executive Committee for the coming year. The meeting will be held via Zoom and is an open meeting. If you would like to join, please email admin@buncomebebar.com no later than May …
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Chase Duran Joins Asheville Legal Community Following NC Bar Admission
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GRCC, P.A. is proud to announce that Chase Duran has officially passed the North Carolina State Bar and was sworn in as an attorney on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Chase joined GRCC, P.A. in March 2026 following his graduation from Elon University School of Law in December 2025. Originally from Florida, Chase has already become a valued member of the firm, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving clients and the community.
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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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Don't Miss Jazz for Justice!
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Pisgah Legal Services Hosts Upcoming Jazz for Justice Event
May 28th Fundraiser Offers Lively Music, Conversation and Community
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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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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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Mays Johnson - Paralegal / Trustee Assistant
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The Mays Johnson Law Firm seeks a 3/4 or full-time paralegal / trustee's assistant. James Johnson practices construction law. Rob Mays serves a bankruptcy trustee and receiver, collects judgments, and represents commercial creditors and trustees in litigation. The office is prime space in downtown Asheville, near the Grove Arcade and the federal courthouse. Duties include typical litigation paralegal and office administration functions, plus investigating the financial affairs of persons and entities in bankruptcy and coordinating sales with brokers and auctioneers. Hours are flexible and the office environment is casual, quiet, and dog friendly. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, discretion, an ability to quickly learn new computer software, some experience with civil litigation or bankruptcy, and be proficient with Microsoft Word.
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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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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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