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Weekly Bar Briefs - September 2, 2025
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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OUR 10 YEAR HISTORIC PHOTO OF THE BUNCOMBE BAR IS THIS THURSDAY! Please meet us on the Pack Square Stage at 12:15 pm, dressed in business attire (Friday, Sep. 5 is the rain backup date). We'll organize quickly, and photographer Benjamin Porter will make sure to capture our group in beautiful color. We should be done by 12:40.
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Introducing our Speaker on Sep. 10
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You are in for a special treat at our luncheon on Sep. 10 being held at the YMI Cultural Center! Meet our speaker, Katherine Jeffery, PhD, a generational strategist and business consultant eager to share her knowledge with the attorneys of the Buncombe County Bar. Her firm specializes in developing business strategies that help organizations navigate generational complexities as five generations work side-by-side in the workforce—improving culture, inclusivity, and performance. Katherine has spent over 20 years studying human behavior, focusing her doctoral research on the Millennial view of leadership and teams. As a consultant, she has worked with leading global companies across a wide range of industries, helping them innovate and transform culture and develop strong, cohesive teams. An entrepreneur and agent of change at heart, she is also the CMO and Co-Founder of MADE FREE, a social enterprise that designs and manufactures products to help address extreme poverty, human trafficking and promote ethical jobs.
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Capua Law Attorneys Andrea Capua and Jordan Rogan Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers®
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Capua Law is excited to announce that Partner Andrea Capua was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Asheville and that Jordan Rogan was included in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Appellate Practice.
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Jordan Rogan is not admitted in North Carolina. She is currently pending admission to the North Carolina State Bar.
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Jim Barrett presented with The John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.
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Blue Ridge Family Law Announces Opening
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New Family Law Firm Announces Opening- serving nearly all of WNC & Handling Family Law Appeals
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BJ Kilgore Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
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Congratulations to BJ Kilgore for being recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Trusts and Estates.
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Congratulations to Ryan Coffield for his well-deserved recognition as a "Lawyer of the Year" for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) by Best Lawyers in America® in Asheville!
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Ones to Watch ® at Van Winkle
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We are pleased to highlight our 2026 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch ® Congratulations to these rising stars!
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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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Ten Attorneys from Allen Stahl + Kilbourne Named in Best Lawyers of America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026 Edition
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Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is proud to have ten lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® 2026 Edition.
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Patrick McCroskey and Janet Amburgey Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2026
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We are pleased to announce that partners Patrick McCroskey and Janet Amburgey have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in Family Law.
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Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2026
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A Distinguished Team Recognized for Litigation Excellence - Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
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Constangy Celebrates Excellence: Michelle Rippon & Missy Spainhour Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Rankings
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Constangy congratulates Michelle Rippon and Missy Spainhour on being named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession.
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Seventeen Roberts & Stevens attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026
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Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2026 Edition.
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Welcome to Margaret Knight
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Please meet the newest member of the Buncombe Bar, Margaret Knight. Ms. Knight was sworn in on August 20 by Judge Clontz.
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Anna Hamrick Named 2026 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" For The Asheville Area
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP attorney Anna Hamrick is being recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" for Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants in Asheville.
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP Attorneys Included in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in American®
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Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys are included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®, and one is honored as "Lawyer of the Year" for the Asheville Area.
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Van Winkle's Best Lawyers ® for 2026
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Congratulations to all of our talented lawyers selected in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers ®.
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Free event for Seniors/Senior Care Professionals
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Senior Living Panel of the Pros - 9/3/25 - 11am - 12:30pm - Hilltop Event Center
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Charming bungalow for rent
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New Office Listing – Perfect for Legal Professionals
Looking for a polished, private office space near downtown Asheville? This renovated bungalow at 56 Clayton Street offers 4 offices, ADA access, off-street parking, and is wired for voice/data—just minutes from the courthouse.
Available Nov 1
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Legal Assistant Opening
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Roberts & Stevens, P.A. is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our litigation team. Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ related experience. Should be a critical thinker with strong attention to detail and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to work independently but also be a team player and be able to work well under pressure. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered. Compensation will be competitive and based on relevant experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an outstanding team of litigation professionals. For more information, please visit https://www.roberts-stevens.com/careers.
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Capua Law is Seeking an Associate Attorney
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Capua Law is searching for an attorney with a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and 4+ years of experience. The candidate must be highly skilled in researching, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, closing, advising related to complex matters, and taking the lead on matters and client relationships. Emphasis in corporate law and litigation experience is preferred. The candidate must be admitted to practice in North Carolina. For more information on this position, please visit https://www.capualaw.com/careers. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to John Streszoff, Director of Marketing and Recruiting at Capua Law: johns@capualaw.com
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September 4 - Historic Panorama Photo of Buncombe Bar, 12:15 at Pack Square Stage
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September 8 - Bar Executive Committee Meeting
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September 10 - Buncombe Bar Monthly Luncheon, 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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October 3 - New Attorney Joint Swearing-In Ceremony
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October 9-10 - Professionalism for New Admittees (PNA) CLE at Van Winkle Law Firm
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