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Weekly Bar Briefs - March 3, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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The next Buncombe Bar luncheon is on Wed., March 11 at 12:30 at the YMI Cultural Center. Our presenter this month is Heather Parlier, Senior Vice-President of Operations at Dogwood Health Trust. Here is a link to Heather’s full bio. Dogwood Health Trust has been a hero in our community to many area non-profits, especially after the disastrous Hurricane Helene. We look forward to having her share the many accomplishments and goals for this organization. Click here to register and order your lunch.
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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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Welcome Jake Gray to GRCC, P.A.
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Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, P.A. is pleased to announce that Christopher “Jake” Gray has joined the firm and is leading its estate planning practice. Jake brings more than fifteen years of experience in estate planning, real estate, and litigation, serving clients in both the public and private sectors.
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Roberts & Stevens attorneys selected for 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list.
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Capua Law Partner Natalia L. Talbot Recently Selected to 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers® Rising Stars in Construction Litigation
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Capua Law is happy to announce that Partner Natalia L. Talbot was recently selected to the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers® Rising Stars in Construction Litigation!
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B.J. Kilgore Named to 2026 Super Lawyers List in Estate Planning & Probate Law
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is pleased to announce that B.J. Kilgore has been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers List.
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ASK Law Attorneys Selected for 2026 NC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is pleased to announce that Derek Allen and James Kilbourne, Jr. have been named to the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, a distinction awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Additionally, Jesse Swords and Matt Giangrosso have been recognized as Rising Stars, an honor reserved for outstanding attorneys under 40 or in practice for 10 years or less.
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Luncheon to Benefit Adult Drug Treatment Court
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Join First Baptist Church Asheville (5 Oak St) for a Brunswick Stew Fundraiser Lunch on Sunday, March 8 at noon in the Dining Room following worship. The stew will be prepared by Scott Dennis (with help from family and friends) with a cost of $10/person. To-go containers are available at $15/quart when pre-purchased by March 6. Purchase or donate by Venmo to @Scott-Dennis86 or …
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Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. Named to 2026 Super Lawyers List for Eighth Consecutive Year
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Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. has been selected to the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, marking his eighth consecutive year of recognition.
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP Attorneys Listed In SuperLawyers
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been selected for the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list.
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Thomas Amburgey Named to 2026 Super Lawyers List in Criminal Defense
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Thomas Amburgey has once again been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers list in Criminal Defense for 2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year Thomas has been named to the main North Carolina Super Lawyers list, following three years previously on the Rising Stars list.
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Michael Wimer Releases New Legal Thriller
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Buncombe County Bar member Michael Wimer has released his fifth legal thriller, The China Play. Mike writes under the pen name Michael Winstead and is the author of the Ultimate trilogy, about a vigilante judge who holds secret trials.
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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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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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Paralegal Position - Lindsay Law, PLLC
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Lindsay Law, PLLC is a growing law firm in Asheville, NC. We pride ourselves in providing quality legal representation to our clients. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Asheville.
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Office Manager/Legal Assistant Position
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Matney Mosley, P.C. is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented Office Manager / Legal Assistant to join our legal practice and play a central role in both the administrative and legal functions of the firm. This hybrid position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, balances multiple responsibilities with ease, and enjoys contributing to both operations and casework.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and project management skills, prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, and the ability to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. Experience in a legal environment is required.
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Associate Attorney Position - Litigation - Creditors' Rights
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The Law Firm of Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. (The Van Winkle Law Firm) is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years experience to join our fast-paced Creditors’ Rights Group, practicing bankruptcy (including Chapters 7, 11, and 13), commercial collections litigation, secured transactions, workouts, foreclosures, and judgment enforcement. The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina, be a team player who can manage and maintain a high-volume practice, and will appear in court often to argue motions in counties throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
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Agency Attorney, Jackson County Department of Social Services
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The Jackson County Department of Social Services needs a contract attorney for part time work as the secondary attorney for our agency. Most of our caseload consists of child welfare cases, with some child support enforcement and adult protective services cases.
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Associate Attorney Position - Trusts & Estates Practice
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Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Trusts & Estates Practice Group.
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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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March 9 - 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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April 6 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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April 8 - Monthly Bar Luncheon at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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