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Weekly Bar Briefs - December 23, 2025
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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We hope you are able to turn work off and take some time for yourself in the coming weeks! Happy Holidays!
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Thanks Again to our Holiday Party Sponsors!
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Gold Sponsors:
Allen, Stahl + Kilbourne
Blue Ridge Family Law Group
Lawyers Mutual
Ward & Smith, PA
Silver Sponsors:
Baker Tilly
Brock Law Firm
Carol Goins Law Firm
The Forest Law Group
GHMA Law
Harold E. Kaplan, MHA, JD, Arbitrator, kaplanarbitration.com
The Law Office of Leah Broker, PA
MGC Law
Montford Family Law
Steven M. King
Xanthos Forensic Accounting
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Congratulations to the Buncombe Bar’s Newest Specialists
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Child Welfare Law - Hanna Frost
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Employment Law - Susan Russo Klein & Hayley Wells
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Roberts & Stevens attorney Susan Russo Klein becomes Board Certified Employment Law Specialist in North Carolina
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Roberts & Stevens partner Susan Russo Klein recently joined the ranks of Board Certified Employment Law Specialists, a designation of the North Carolina State Bar that provides formal recognition of an attorney’s expertise in a specific field of law. This rare achievement is only held by 3.5% of attorneys in North Carolina.
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Hayley Wells Earn NC State Bar Board Certification in Employment Law
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Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that Asheville attorney Hayley Wells has become a Board Certified Specialist in Employment Law by the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization.
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Melody King Earns Board Certification in Family Law
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Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Melody King has become a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
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Introducing Lavender Root Legal
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Madison Root (they/she) is proud to announce the opening of Lavender Root Legal, her solo practice family law firm. Madison is a passionate queer family law attorney who has made Asheville and the beautiful WNC mountains home for her and her family after transplanting here over four years ago. Lavender Root Legal exists to serve queer, nontraditional, and modern families with respect, skill, and compassion. Lavender Root Legal is rooted in the belief that every family deserves representation that affirms their lives and protects their future. Attorney Root and her paralegal, Sami Ramadan, are thrilled to bring their passions to life by helping their fellow Buncombe County families navigate changes that require legal support.
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CLE Series - Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
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6 consecutive Tuesdays from January 20 - February 24, 2025
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Asheville, Hendersonville, Zoom Eligible for 9 Continuing Legal Education Credits - $99
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Imagine holding a handwritten missive presenting a 13th-century legal dilemma about a shipwrecked merchant; receiving a politically charged inquiry from a 16th-century monarch seeking legal justification to annul his marriage; hearing a life-or-death ethical question whispered under a guard’s watch …
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Litigation Legal Assistant
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a motivated, client-focused and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our litigation team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to work on complex litigation matters. Legal assistants with 3-5 years’ experience in litigation are encouraged to apply. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.
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Healthcare Litigation Paralegal
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented litigation paralegal to join our healthcare litigation team. Candidates should be critical thinkers with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants with prior experience in litigation are encouraged to apply. Compensation will be competitive and based on relevant experience. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.
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January 12 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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January 14 - CLE: Changing Fundamentals of Immigration Law & Policy at 12:30 via Zoom
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January 21 - CLE: Strategies to Improve your Legal Writing at 12:30 via Zoom
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February 2 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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