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Weekly Bar Briefs - February 17, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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The Buncombe County Bar invites you to attend a nonpartisan candidate forum for the 2026 40th District Judicial and District Attorney elections. This forum is designed to provide you with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates. All declared positions for the 40th District judicial and District Attorney seats have been invited to participate.
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The forum will take place this Friday, Feb. 20 at 4:00 in the 5th Floor Courtroom of the Buncombe County Courthouse. Registration is not required.
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Buncombe Bar Annual Awards - Nominations Invited
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The Executive Committee invites your nomination of members of the Buncombe County Bar to receive the 2026 Centennial, Professionalism, Distinguished Young Lawyer and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Awards are presented at our annual meeting, which is June 10, 2026. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 31, 2026. The North Carolina Bar Association Centennial Award honors an individual member of each …
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Dr. Raymond Turpin Presentation
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Volunteers Needed!
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It's a party....A Pro Bono Party!
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LIVE and IN PERSON Superior Court Mediation Training in ASHEVILLE
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Get your 40-hour Superior Court mediator training live and in-person in Asheville, March 23-27, provided by The Mediation Center and held on AB Tech’s campus. Join presenters Sharon Tracey Barrett, Sarah Corley, Frank Goldsmith, Kip Marshall, Tara Kozlowski, and Laura Jeffords and take the first step towards mediator certification. The training includes 24 hours of CLE (everything you need for 2 years: 4 hours of ethics/professional responsibility, 1 hour of technology, and 1 hour of professional wellbeing). If you are already a certified mediator, you can sign up for the 16-hour Family Financial mediation supplement held on March 23 and 24.
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Last Call-Ethics CLE: Dealing with Challenging Opposing Counsel and Pro Se Parties
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The Mediation Center is offering a 2-hour, live Zoom CLE on Friday, February 20 from 10am to noon: Dealing with Challenging Opposing Counsel and Pro Se Parties. Earn 2 hours ethics/professional responsibility credit with panelists Tikkun Gottschalk, Shannan Barclay Tuorto, Heather Whitaker Goldstein, and Elizabeth “Beth” Cramer.
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Requesting Volunteers for a Mass Defense Legal Team--AVL
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Alan Graf, Buncombe County civil rights lawyer, formerly from Portland, Oregon requesting volunteer lawyers for a Mass Defense Group.
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Van Winkle Legal Elite for 2026
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Van Winkle is pleased to announce it's Legal Elite for 2026! Congratulations to Philip Anderson (Litigation), Larry McDevitt (Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes), and Lindsay Thompson (Real Estate).
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Proposed 40th Judicial District Family Court Domestic Rules Available for Review
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Proposed 40th Judicial District Family Court Domestic Rules (local rules for Family Court) are now available for review and comment. The proposed rules, if adopted, would replace the current local rules which can be found at this link. Paper copies of the proposed local rules may be picked up at the Family Court offices on the 3rd floor of the original part of …
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Congratulations to Van Winkle's Newest Partner
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Van Winkle would like to recognize and congratulate its newest Partner, Marie Claire ("MC") O'Leary Smith. This advancement is a testament to her legal skills, work ethic and commitment to her clients and colleagues. We look forward to her contributions and the impact she will make as a Partner.
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Position Announcement - Paralegal
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The Federal Public Defender, Western District of North Carolina is seeking a paralegal for its Asheville Trial Unit
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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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Junior Litigation Attorney (1 – 4 Years)
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Ward and Smith, P.A., a growing full-service law firm with offices in North Carolina and South Carolina, seeks a talented Junior Litigation Attorney with one to four years of experience to join our growing Asheville, North Carolina office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven litigator to develop a sophisticated practice within a collaborative, full-service firm that serves clients across the Carolinas and beyond.
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In Search of a Title Searcher
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I have occasional need for a Title Searcher.
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If you know of one available please send them my way, or let me know.
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Tim Tyson, Tim@Tyson.Legal
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Associate Attorney Position (EC - Litigation)
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Campbell Shatley, PLLC, is seeking a motivated associate attorney with 0-3 years' experience to join its team of education and municipal law attorneys in Asheville, NC, with particular interest in candidates with litigation experience.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position
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Campbell Shatley, PLLC is looking for a litigation paralegal to join a team of professionals representing public clients!
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February 20 - Judicial & District Attorney Candidate Forum
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March 2 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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March 11 - Monthly Bar Luncheon at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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