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Weekly Bar Briefs - November 11, 2025
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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Our holiday party is about a month away, and as you are probably aware, this is a festive annual event that many of our Bar members look forward to. We are happy to offer this event at no cost to our individual members while we raise toys for Santa Pal to distribute and/or funds for Pisgah Legal Services.
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This year's event will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 at The Venue, and we hope you will consider a sponsorship! Please find the sponsorship levels and benefits at this link, and we hope you will give to our cause and reap the benefits.
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Please click here to pay your sponsorship fees via credit card. If you prefer to mail a check, please mail it to:
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The deadline for sponsorship in order to be included in event signage is Friday, Nov. 28, so please don't delay!
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Also, although too late to order a lunch, please join us to hear Mayor Manheimer give us a Helene recovery update at the YMI Cultural Center at 12:30 on Wed., Nov. 12.
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Memorial Service for Past Buncombe Bar Members
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The Buncombe County Bar will have a memorial service to honor the Bar members we have lost over the last two years this Friday, Nov. 14 at 4:00 in the 5th floor courtroom. The Honorable Alan Z. Thornburg will preside with honorees to include:
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No registration needed, but please join us for this event and please share with their friends and family.
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A Beautiful Evening at the YLD Social
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Thanks to all who attended the YLD Social at the Governor's Western Residence! Bears were spotted, the weather invited us outdoors, and the sunset was beautiful! Thanks to Magnolia Title for making it possible. Click here to see more photos.
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Buncombe Bar Annual Holiday Party & Toy/Winter Coat Drive
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Reserve your tickets now for the annual Bar Holiday Party & Toy Drive on Friday, December 12, 2025 beginning at 5:30pm with cocktails and appetizers. The party will take place this year at The Venue located at 21 N. Market Street in Asheville. At 6:30pm, President Susan Russo Klein will offer holiday greetings. There will be two full bars, delicious hor …
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Free CLE Series - The Science of Steady with Laura Mahr (LAST 2 CLASSES)
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The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times Five-Week NO COST CLE series exclusively for members of the Buncombe County Bar Course Dates: Tuesdays Oct 14, 21, 28 and November 11, 18, 2025
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Time: 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom
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NC State Bar Update on the IOLTA Program and 2026 Grant Funding
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Please click here to read the recent update put out by the NC State Bar.
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Sean Devereux Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
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Devereux & Banzhoff is pleased to announce that Sean Devereux was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers at the College’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 11. The College describes its members: “Fellowship in the College is by invitation, extended only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill …
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP In 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is happy to announce that it is again recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America® "Best Law Firms" for Asheville. The firm is ranked Regional Tier 1 for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Regional Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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ASK Law named in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®️ for the 6th year in a row!
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We have the pleasure of announcing that Allen Stahl + Kilbourne has been named in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®️ for the 6th year in a row!
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Asheville - Regional
Tier 1: Litigation - Land Use & Zoning
Tier 2: Construction Law and Litigation-Construction
Tier 3: Land Use & Zoning Law, Litigation-Real Estate, and Real Estate Law
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For more information and methodology, head to www.bestlawfirms.com.
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Roberts & Stevens earns 2026 ‘Best Law Firms’ ranking for 20 practice areas
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that it has earned Best Lawyers 2026 “Best Law Firms” Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings for Asheville.
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Campbell Shatley, PLLC welcomes attorneys Ian Shoulders, Brian Shaw, Michael Frue, Chad Donnahoo
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Campbell Shatley, PLLC is pleased to announce that associate Ian Shoulders has joined the firm. Ian joined the firm on April 1, 2024 after practice as staff attorney to Mountain State Justice, a prestigious public interest firm located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Ian advises the firm’s local educational agency clients, with a focus on special education law. Chad Donnahoo …
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Van Winkle Welcomes Newest Attorney
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Van Winkle is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Catherine Baker to it's Litigation and Trusts, Estates & Elder Law Practice Groups. Mary Catherine graduated from Wake Forest and served as Executive Director for the Wake Forest University School of Law Pro Bono Project. She established several new projects and led the student body to a record breaking 4,300 …
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Stephen Cash Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
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Stephen Cash has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Steve became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 950 during the recent Annual Meeting of the College in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is widely …
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Jordan E. Rogan Has Been Admitted to the Practice of Law in North Carolina
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Capua Law is pleased to announce that Jordan E. Rogan has been admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina. Judge Merrell presided over Jordan's admission on October 20, 2025, and Natalia Talbot was her sponsoring attorney.
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Title Searcher Opening
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented title searcher to join our thriving residential and commercial real estate team. Candidates should be critical thinkers with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants with prior experience in real estate are encouraged to apply. Compensation will be competitive and based on relevant experience. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.
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LITIGATION ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY
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The Asheville law firm of Greg Johnson Attorney at Law PC has a thriving real estate litigation practice and is looking for a litigation attorney to manage existing cases and future referrals.
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Associate Attorney – Business Transactions Practice
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is seeking a dedicated and talented Associate Attorney to join our Business Transactions Practice. We are a dynamic and client-focused law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services and fostering professional growth. As an Associate Attorney in our Business Transactions Practice, you will work closely with clients to provide innovative and practical solutions for their business needs.
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November 11 & 18 - Laura Mahr 5 Week Free CLE Virtual Series - The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times
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November 12 - Monthly Luncheon at YMI Cultural Center with Mayor Esther Manheimer
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November 14 - Buncombe Bar Memorial Service at 4:00 in the 5th Floor Courtroom
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December 12 - Buncombe Bar Holiday Party at The Venue 5:30 - 9:00 PM
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