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Weekly Bar Briefs - September 30, 2025
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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We are in our busy season with so many incredible CLEs and events coming up, so please register ASAP for any that interest you.
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- New attorneys, today is the last chance to register for the swearing-in ceremony taking place on Friday, Oct. 3 at 4:00. The timeline for the federal portion of the swearing-in has passed, but you can still join for the state ceremony. Click here to register.
- All members, join us for our luncheon on Wed., Oct. 8 at YMI Cultural Center at 12:30 to hear former Boston Federal Immigration Judge, George Pappas. Judge Pappas will provide an inside account of the immigration courts over the past two years. Click here to register.
- The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times, a five-week NO COST CLE series exclusively for members of the Buncombe County Bar is scheduled for Tuesdays Oct 14, 21, 28 and November 11, 18, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 via Zoom Click this link to register on Zoom.
- And, the 12 hour mandatory CLE Professionalism for New Attorneys is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 10. Click here to register.
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Buncombe Bar Luncheon Wed., Oct. 8
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Please join us at our new luncheon location on Wed., Oct. 8 for good fellowship over lunch with a special presentation by former Boston Federal Immigration Judge, George Pappas. Judge Pappas will provide an inside account of the immigration courts over the past two years. The presentation will address the scope of recent judicial firings by the U.S. Attorney General, its impact on Immigration courts …
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Free CLE Series - The Science of Steady with Laura Mahr
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The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times
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Five-Week NO COST CLE series exclusively for members of the Buncombe County Bar
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Course Dates: Tuesdays Oct 14, 21, 28 and November 11, 18, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 via Zoom
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The Science of Steady: Mind-Body …
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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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Attorney Tyler R. Gillis joins Roberts & Stevens law firm
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that attorney Tyler R. Gillis has joined the firm as an associate attorney whose practice focuses on commercial transactions, business entity formation and management, human resource issues, regulatory and healthcare matters, and real estate.
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne welcomes Tiffany Yates to the Firm
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is excited to announce that Tiffany Yates has joined the Firm. Tiffany brings more than eight years of experience in estate, real property, and tort litigation, with a proven record of success in fiduciary disputes, trust contests, will challenges, and property conflicts — including appeals before the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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Six Van Winkle Attorneys are Best Lawyers ® Lawyers of the Year for 2026
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Congratulations to these six attorneys for being named Best Lawyers ® Lawyers of the Year for 2026. Dale A. Curriden, Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants); Heather Whitaker Goldstein, Elder Law; Stephen J. Grabenstein, Litigation-Trusts & Estates; Brian D. Gulden, Land Use & Zoning Law; Esther E. Manheimer, Litigation-Real Estate; Mark A. Pinkston, Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
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Attorney Jonah Bamel Joins Capua Law
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Capua Law is excited to announce that Attorney Jonah Bamel has joined our firm. He brings numerous years of experience to Capua Law having worked in the North Carolina Court of Appeals, first as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable John M. Tyson and most recently as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Valerie Zachary.
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Letter from Magistrate Darlene Griffin
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As a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, I have been honored to serve the residents of Buncombe County for the last 32 years. Throughout my career I have been both inspired and saddened by the many people I have encountered. I have seen people at rock bottom, but I have also been amazed by so many people that have overcome challenges and changed …
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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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Experienced Litigation Paralegal
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Van Winkle would like to add an experienced Litigation Paralegal to its busy litigation practice. Your skills matter—bring them to a workplace where you can make a real impact.
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October 3 - New Attorney Joint Swearing-In Ceremony
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October 8 - Buncombe Bar Monthly Luncheon, 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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October 9-10 - Professionalism for New Admittees (PNA) CLE at Van Winkle Law Firm
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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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