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Weekly Bar Briefs - January 27, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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A benefit of your Buncombe Bar membership is we provide coffee in the attorney lounge at the courthouse. Pop into the lounge anytime you need a place to work or just grab a cup for a pick-me-up. The new door code is 2013.
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Full Public Notice for Reappointment of an Incumbent Magistrate Judge
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The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge W. Carlton Metcalf in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina is due to expire on October 31, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of
citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.
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The duties of a magistrate judge in this court include the following:
(1) conduct preliminary proceedings in criminal cases;
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(2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases;
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(3) conduct various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from a district judge; and
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(4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants.
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Comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended for reappointment by the court. All comments are to be emailed to Katie_Simon@ncwd.uscourts.gov. All comments must be received by February 18, 2026.
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NCBA Pro Bono Award Nominations Due February 15, 2026
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North Carolina Bar Association Seeking Nominations for Pro Bono Awards
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Register Now for the NC Bar Foundation’s Lawyers on Call Event March 6
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Please considering registering for the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s annual Lawyers on Call pro bono event (formerly 4All Lawyers on Call), which will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Roberts & Stevens attorneys recognized in Business North Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Business North Carolina Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s best attorneys in their fields.
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Luncheon on “The Rule of Law”
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All Buncombe Bar members and friends are welcome to attend a luncheon addressing “The Rule of Law” hosted by Leadership Asheville Forum on Wednesday (11:30 am), January 28, 2026, at the Country Club of Asheville. The buffet opens at 11:45 AM and the program at 12:15 PM. The speakers will be Robert (“Bob”) Orr, former N.C. Supreme Court Justice, and …
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ASPIRE Court Changes Hands; Kepple Honored for Service and Leadership
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“I am proud to be a part of innovative solutions to our justice system,” District CourtJudge Julie Kepple had no idea how successful ASPIRE court would be when she anda small group of dedicated stake holders created it in 2014. Then called Sobriety Court,it was first DWI court in western North Carolina and offered an alternative for peoplewith DWIs who …
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On-Demand CLE -Beat the Deadline!
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The Mediation Center has a library of on-demand CLE, including general, ethics/professional responsibility, technology, and professional wellbeing for all your beat-the-deadline CLE needs. All proceeds benefit The Mediation Center’s local nonprofit services. The newest offering is Advanced Client Counseling with Sharon Tracey Barrett (3 hours CLE, including 2 hours of ethics/professional responsibility).
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Ethics CLE: 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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Live Superior Court Mediator 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 on March 23 and 24.
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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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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 2 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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February 11 - Monthly Bar Luncheon at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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