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Weekly Bar Briefs - October 14, 2025
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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TODAY is the first day of the 5 week series FREE CLE offered to you as a Buncombe Bar member. The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times is being presented by Laura Mahr. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM. You do not have to participate today to be a part of the upcoming classes.
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Buncombe County Bar Member and Former Immigration Judge Featured on "This American Life"
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Judge George Pappas, the speaker at our last Bar Luncheon, was recently featured on the popular NPR program This American Life. In the episode, Judge Pappas discusses his experience as a judge for the busiest immigration courts in New England and how he was among roughly 100 immigration judges terminated by the current administration. You can find a link to the …
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Mayor Esther Manheimer To Present a Helene Recovery Update at Bar Luncheon
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Join us at our next Buncombe Bar luncheon on Wed., Nov. 12 at 12:30 at the YMI Cultural Center for good fellowship and to hear Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer. Mayor Manheimer will present her Helene Recovery Update: Asheville's Path to Resilience, to provide a progress report on the city’s post-crisis recovery efforts. It highlights completed infrastructure and service restorations, identifies remaining gaps …
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Court of Appeals to Hold Special Session in Buncombe County
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On October 15, 2025, citizens of Western North Carolina will have a unique opportunity to attend a special session of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The public is invited to attend as a three-judge panel hears two cases in the historic Buncombe County Courthouse in Asheville. The North Carolina Court of Appeals is the state’s intermediate appellate court and …
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Social for New Admittees to Buncombe Bar & Members of the Young Lawyers Division
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New admittees are invited to be a part of the Buncombe Bar's Young Lawyers Division! Please join us at a social in a beautiful setting at the Governor's Western Residence on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:00 - 6:00. Join the Buncombe Bar’s Young Lawyers Division on the top of Town Mountain to meet and greet the Bar’s newest members! Enjoy …
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Swearing-In Ceremony 2025
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The Buncombe County Bar is proud to have hosted a joint swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 3rd with U.S. Magistrate Judge Carleton Metcalf and Superior Court Judge Jacqueline Grant presiding. Click here for more photos.
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Pisgah Legal Hosts Oct. 23 Justice Forum at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
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Join us for a night to explore the intersection of justice, race and democracy.
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Celebrating Pro Bono Month
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Join Pisgah Legal Services and the Buncombe Co Pro Bono Committee in celebrating you, our pro bono volunteer attorneys! Enjoy good company, fall vibes, and complimentary appetizers by the river as we celebrate your support to access justice. Drinks will be available for purchase.
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When: October 28th, 2025
Where: Zillicoah Beer Company at 870 Riverside Dr. in Woodfin
Time: 5pm - 7pm
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William Auman is Retiring
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Attorney turned author, William D. (Bill) Auman, has announced his retirement from law practice as of 12/31/25. Bill began his career in Asheville as a Public Defender in 1986, where he later became Chief Assistant until departing for private practice in 1999. A member of the bar’s indigent defense oversight committee since its inception in 2001, he has handled over …
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An Open Letter from NC Lawyers to Protect Our Courts, Our Constitution, Our Democracy, and the Rule of Law
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Join North Carolina Lawyers by signing on to an open letter in support of our courts, our Constitution, our Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Click through for the full text of the letter or visit https://nclawyers4theruleoflaw.org/
If you are a North Carolina licensed lawyer and want to sign this letter, email a request to admin@nclawyers4theruleoflaw.org. They will verify your license and add your name.
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Anna Hamrick Joins NC IOLTA Board
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Attorney Anna Hamrick has joined the board of the NC Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts. The mission of NC IOLTA, established in 1983 by the NC State Bar Association, is to improve access to justice for all North Carolinians by awarding grants to quality legal assistance programs across the state.
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Attorney Martha M. Schull joins Roberts & Stevens law firm
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that Martha M. Schull has
joined the firm as an associate attorney whose practice focuses on healthcare litigation, medical malpractice and healthcare regulation.
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Title Searcher Opening
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Asheville Law Firm with a thriving residential and commercial real estate practice seeks a full-time title searcher to join its team. Candidate must be a critical thinker with attention to detail, strong research and problem solving abilities, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess strong organizational skills and be able to work independently but also be a team player. This role requires some travel to/from courthouses and tax offices.
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October 14 - November 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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October 15 - Court of Appeals Hearing at Buncombe County Courthouse
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November 6 - YLD Meet & Greet at Governor's Western Residence
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November 12 - Monthly Luncheon at YMI Cultural Center
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