Allen Stahl + Kilbourne is proud to have ten lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® 2026 Edition.
Recognition is based entirely on peer review. For more info, visit bestlawyerss.com/methodology.
- Derek J. Allen (since 2009): Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Jeffrey K. Stahl (since 2024): Community Association Law; Construction Law; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Real Estate; Real Estate Law
- James W. Kilbourne, Jr. (since 2025): Appellate Practice; Litigation – Construction
- Bo Carpenter (since 2024): Litigation – Construction
- Robert Dungan (since 2025): Community Associations Law
- Ed Flowers (since 2024): Community Associations Law
Ones to Watch –
- Jesse M. Swords (since 2022): Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Insurance Law; Land Use and Zoning
- Alicia Hill: Business Organization (Including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Matthew Giangrosso: Litigation Construction
- Andrew Wright: Corporate Law
Allen Stahl + Kilbourne was founded on the belief that law is best practiced through personal relationships, with every client receiving not just representation, but understanding and trust. We are a full-service law firm with offices in Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Raleigh, built on a team approach where attorneys with diverse backgrounds and experiences collaborate to craft tailored strategies for our clients. With licenses spanning multiple states across the U.S., our attorneys and staff combine local roots with broad experience, forming a collaborative, talented, and client-centered team dedicated to providing smart, comprehensive legal solutions.