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Weekly Bar Briefs - September 15, 2026

Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
Please plan to join us at the Governor's Western Residence on Thursday, October 1st for a Young Lawyers Division Meet & Greet from 4:30 - 6:00. Enjoy the gorgeous view of our Blue Ridge mountains from the patio and welcome new attorneys into our community. We’ll have local beer, wine, soft drinks, and some light snacks beginning at 4:30 pm. Parking is limited; please carpool! Click here to register. We are grateful to Magnolia Title and The Western District of NC, US District Court for their support of this event.

Bar News

Free CLE Series - Present Under Pressure with Laura Mahr

Present Under Pressure: Emotional Regulation for Effective Legal Practice

Five-Week NO-COST CLE Series Exclusively for Active and Retired Members of the Buncombe County Bar, Attorneys and Judges

Course Dates: Tuesdays, October 20 - November 17, 2026

Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. via Zoom

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Buncombe Bar 2026 - 2027 Member Dues

As a member of the Buncombe County Judicial Bar, your annual dues for this fiscal year are $90 and invoices were emailed directly to attorneys mid-July. The deadline for your dues payment is today. A late fee of $15.00 will be added after this deadline. Please click here to access the online form and pay your dues.

Third Thursdays with YLD at Highland Brewing

The Buncombe County Young Lawyers Division has launched “Third Thursdays”. This recurring monthly social event is focused on building connection, camaraderie, and community among young lawyers in Buncombe County. Join the group on Thursday, Sep. 17 at Highland Brewery from 6:00-8:00 PM. No RSVP required.

Bar Luncheon with CLE on AI Ethics

Our first luncheon of this new fiscal year is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 16 at 12:30. We are excited to have Camille Stell with us as our speaker presenting on AI Ethics. You may remember her presenting on the technology of AI at a previous CLE. This is a one hour ethics CLE credit at no cost to members, so click here to learn more and register.

Member News

4 Grimes Teich Anderson LLP Attorneys Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Scott Anderson, Henry Teich, Anna Hamrick, and Brian Buchanan have been selected for the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list.

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4 Grimes Teich Anderson LLP Attorneys Selected to 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers

Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC Attorney BJ Kilgore Selected as 2027 Super Lawyer

Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC Attorney BJ Kilgore Selected as 2027 Super Lawyer
Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is pleased to announce that B.J. Kilgore has been named to the 2027 Super Lawyers List in the areas of Estate Planning & Probate.

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Four Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®

Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, P.A. is proud to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate

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Four Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®

Volunteer Opportunity for Legal Professionals

The nonpartisan North Carolina Election Protection Hotline (888-OUR-VOTE) is recruiting volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students to answer the hotline during peak periods in the 2026 General Election. The hotline will operate with volunteers from Monday, Oct. 12 through Election Day on November 3.

SAVE THE DATE: There will be a training for volunteers on October 1, from 6:00-7:30pm. Click here to register and for more information.

Van Winkle Attorney Koral F. Alman Selected to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars: 2027

Van Winkle Law Firm is proud of Attorney Koral F. Alman and her selection to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars: 2027.

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Van Winkle Attorney Koral F. Alman Selected to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars: 2027

Justice Forum Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Justice Forum Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Don't Miss Pisgah Legal's Justice Forum on Oct. 22nd with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Brian Goldstone!

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Van Winkle Lawyers Honored as Super Lawyers® 2027

Congratulations to seven lawyers at The Van Winkle Law Firm named as Super Lawyers® 2027

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Van Winkle Lawyers Honored as Super Lawyers® 2027

You're Invited to "Lawyers After Hours"

What could be better than blues music, cocktails and cigars after a long day of work? Thanks to the Law Office of Eugene Ellison, this could be your reality on Thursday, October 15 at the Bourbon Leaf Lounge from 5-8 PM. Please note: this event is taking the place of YLD's normal 3rd Thursday at Highland Brewery, and everyone is invited. While you sip on …

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You're Invited to "Lawyers After Hours"

Classifieds

N. Market St. Offices with parking for Lease

Offices on N. Market Street within walking distance to the courthouse and parking available. Starting at $1,000 per month

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General Litigation Paralegal

Roberts & Stevens is seeking a paralegal to join the general litigation team.

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Lateral and Associate Transactional Openings

Roberts & Stevens is seeking a lateral and an associate attorney to join our transactional team. Experience and interest in corporate transactional, real estate, estate planning and administration is preferred.

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Litigation Paralegal

Wilkerson Justus PLLC seeks Litigation Paralegal

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Seeking Associate Attorney

Soboleski Law is looking to hire an associate attorney.

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Upcoming Events

September 16 - Bar luncheon with ONE HOUR CLE CREDIT on AI Ethics
September 17 - YLD 3rd Thursdays at Highland Brewery
September 18 - Joint Swearing-In Ceremony (State & Federal) in 5th Floor Courtroom
October 1 - YLD Social at the Governor's Western Residence
October 14 - Bar luncheon at YMI Cultural Center - Candidate Forum
October 14 - CLE - Practicing with the Clerk of Court (Paralegals Invited to Attend)
October 15 - YLD 3rd Thursdays the Bourbon Leaf Lounge, Sponsored by The Law Office of Eugene Ellison
October 20 - Begins 5 week CLE Series with Laura Mahr: Present Under Pressure