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Weekly Bar Briefs - December 9, 2025

Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
The Buncombe County Bar is excited to celebrate the season at our holiday party on December 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Venue, 21 N. Market Street. We extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors for their support in making this a truly fabulous event. Your contributions help create a warm, festive evening that brings our Bar together to celebrate the season, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership and continued commitment to our organization.

We are collecting new toys and new winter apparel (coats, hats, gloves, sleeping bags) for children through Santa Pal. Please bring your gift to the holiday party. Alternatively, please consider making a donation to Pisgah Legal Services. You may bring your gift or donation to the holiday party. Tickets are sold out, but you may add your name to the waiting list. If you have reserved a spot and are unable to attend, please email admin@buncombebar.com, so we can offer your space to another member. HappyHolidays!

Bar News

Thank You to our Holiday Party Sponsors!

Buncombe Bar Annual Holiday Party & Toy/Winter Coat Drive

Gold Sponsors:
Allen, Stahl + Kilbourne
Blue Ridge Family Law Group
Lawyers Mutual
Ward & Smith, PA

Silver Sponsors
Baker Tilly
Brock Law Firm
Carol Goins Law Firm
The Forest Law Group
GHMA Law
Harold E. Kaplan, MHA, JD, Arbitrator, kaplanarbitration.com
The Law Office of Leah Broker, PA
MGC Law
Montford Law
Steven M. King
Xanthos Forensic Accounting

You are Invited to Pisgah Legal’s 2025 Attorney Phone-A-Thon

Join us on Thursday, December 11th, from 4-7 PM at Pisgah Legal’s Charlotte Street office. We’ll enjoy pizza, drinks, and great company as we help PLS finish the fundraising year strong.

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Lawyers Needed to Help Break the Cycle of Housing Instability and Incarceration

The Buncombe County Just Home project will result in a five-year Housing Investment Action Plan for justice-involved residents, and researchers need your feedback. Please join Thrive Asheville at the YMI Cultural Center on December 17, 2025, beginning at 6:00 pm to help shape the future of housing in Buncombe County. Click here to learn more about the Just Home project. RSVP at this link. Questions? Please contact Kristal …

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Attorney Barrett McFatter joins Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC

Attorney Barrett McFatter joins Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC
Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is excited to announce Attorney Barrett W. McFatter has joined our firm as a Principal in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. With more than 15 years of experience practicing real estate law in Western North Carolina, Barrett focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions.

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Courthouse Holiday Party December 12

We are happy to announce that the Buncombe County Clerk's Office will be hosting the annual Courthouse Holiday on December 12, 2025 from 12-2.

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Courthouse Holiday Party December 12

Classifieds

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Seeking full time experienced legal assistant or paralegal for in-person position with a Social Security disability and Workers' Compensation firm in downtown Asheville. For more information, and to apply, go to the ad on ZipRecruiter.

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Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney

Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney
Roberts & Stevens is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our healthcare litigation team, with particular interest in candidates with litigation experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to work on diverse legal matters while contributing to our clients’ success. Strong candidates will have 1-3 years of litigation experience. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.

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Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal
Roberts & Stevens is seeking a highly skilled, and detail-oriented litigation paralegal to join our general litigation team. Candidates should be critical thinkers with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants with prior experience in litigation 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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Title Searcher Opening

Title Searcher Opening
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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Upcoming Events

December 12 - Buncombe Bar Holiday Party at The Venue 5:30 - 9:00 PM (At Capacity)