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When you are in need of bankruptcy lawyers, choose Leonard & Moore, PLLC. We are Asheville, North Carolina’s leading experts on legal matters concerning chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, real estate closings, and estate law, including the preparation of powers of attorney, wills, guardianships, trusts and domestic partnership agreements. Since opening in 1979, we have successfully met the needs of our clients in Western North Carolina and look forward to serving you. Our attorneys are well educated, well versed and have 50 years of combined experience. For a consultation regarding your needed legal services, contact us at Leonard & Moore, PLLC today.

We are here to help you get your life back on track and get you the information you need to make the right decisions about moving forward with your case.. Effectively navigating a DWI charge and its consequences begins with planning. During our initial consultation we want to learn about the details of your arrest and the impact the DWI charge is having on your life, so that we can provide sound legal advice on your next steps.. We will work together to create a detailed Action Plan on your case. This Action Plan will give you a to do list and explain how we plan to proceed as your attorney.. Getting the best result on your case means having the best information when making important decisions. We want to be the information hub when it comes to answering questions about the courtroom, driving, and life consequences of your DWI charge.

Travis is an associate in the firm’s Business Practice Group.  He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2009.  While in law school, Travis served as President of the College of Law’s Business and Tax Law Association and successfully completed the Clayton Center’s Concentration in Business Transactions.  Travis’s practice encompasses a wide array of business matters.

Thomas Amburgey is a board-certified specialist in state criminal law. As a former prosecutor with the Office of the District Attorney for Buncombe County, he handled thousands of cases, ranging from minor offenses like speeding tickets to capital offenses like first-degree murder. That experience gives him an immeasurable advantage in the courtroom.. Because pleas are often made and charges can be dismissed, many criminal law attorneys only experience a handful of trials in their entire careers. Thomas has successfully completed hundreds of bench trials and dozens of jury trials from both sides of the aisle. Regardless of your charge, Thomas Amburgey has the experience necessary to provide you with the best defense possible.. Thomas is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell, America’s oldest and most respected peer-review entity, since 2017. He has been continuously recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2018 and in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite since 2019.

Suzannah joined Van Winkle’s Real Estate team in 2006. Since her arrival, she has been immersed in both individual and business real estate transactions. Suzannah’s experience includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases and loan documentation; conducting research pertaining to development, subdivisions and a range of other real estate matters; drafting various real estate agreements (such as easement agreements); and closing real estate transactions. Suzannah also assists developers and community associations with drafting, reviewing and amending contracts and governing documents, such as restrictive covenants.

Steve is a litigation attorney experienced in both state and federal courts. He practices in the areas of employment, construction and toxic tort litigation. Although his practice is generally defense oriented, Steve has enjoyed success in several plaintiff-based commercial litigation cases that were tried to verdict. Additionally, he maintains an active administrative practice, appearing before numerous state and federal agencies. He is also a frequent lecturer on employment, construction and ethics issues.

Steve has been with the Van Winkle Law Firm since moving to Asheville in 1992. He currently serves as President of the Van Winkle Law Firm.  Steve's practice involves resolving disputes in a number of areas.  His caseload includes business disputes and matters in North Carolina's Business Court, will contests, trust and estate litigation and disputes, personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as claims related to fiduciary services. Steve is a certified mediator for Superior Court proceedings in North Carolina as well as for proceedings before Clerks of Court in North Carolina and mediates a wide variety of cases.  Steve serves as a member of arbitration panels and has also been trained in collaborative law, another form of alternative dispute resolution.

Shannan Barclay Tuorto is a native of central Pennsylvania.  She received her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 2005 and graduated from Vermont Law School in 2009.  While in law school, Shannan interned with Pisgah Legal Services Mountain Violence Prevention Program and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rebecca Knight, retired Buncombe County Family Court Judge.. Shannan is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has experience in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and the drafting and enforcement of prenuptial and separation agreements.  She practices exclusively in the field of Family Law.. Shannan is a MAVL volunteer attorney, member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar, member of the Young Lawyer’s Division, and North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star.  She has practiced family law in Asheville since 2009.

Serving Buncombe and Henderson Counties from his Asheville office, Adam Vorhis is a seasoned family law attorney and Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, a distinction held by only a select group of North Carolina attorneys. With more than two decades of family law and courtroom experience, along with his earlier service as a prosecutor, Adam is well-prepared to advocate for his clients at every stage of their case. He is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado. Committed to advancing the legal profession, Adam has served on numerous bar committees and in leadership roles. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring North Carolina’s mountain landscapes through hiking, biking, and kayaking.

Ryan Coffield is a member of The Van Winkle Law Firm’s Business Practice, where he works with small and mid-size businesses on all phases of corporate life, including entity choice, formation, ongoing operations, reorganizations and owner transition strategies. Coffield’s expertise in the areas of corporate and non-profit taxation allows him to provide a valuable, unique perspective on his clients’ legal issues.. Prior to joining the firm in 2013, Coffield worked as a general practitioner in the Triangle.

Richard W. Melnyk concentrates his practice in the areas of leasing, acquisition, sale, and financing of real property throughout the United States. He has extensive experience representing a variety of commercial and retail tenants and landlords in leasing transactions, from early stage venture-backed startups to large publicly traded corporations, and local developers to large institutional landlords.  He is certified as a LEED AP by the US Green Building Council, and is a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina and California.  Rich currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Rebecca Knight is a lawyer and a retired judge now offering Legal Consulting and Mediation Services to governmental entities and lawyers throughout Western North Carolina. During her 22 years on the bench, including six in Unified Family Court, she had many accomplishments and was a catalyst for legal and judicial evolution in Buncombe County District Court. Her judicial experience is a tremendous asset to lawyers negotiating settlements for their clients. She is a Certified Family Financial Mediator and a Certified Superior Court Mediator.

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Peter McGuire has been practicing law in Western North Carolina since 2002. A native of Asheville, Peter is proud to call this area home and feels a deep responsibility for its people and places. Prior to practicing law, Peter worked as a fly fishing guide on the waters of Western North Carolina and Western Montana.. Peter began his practice at a large law firm in Asheville in 2002 practicing primarily insurance defense and professional malpractice defense. In 2008, Peter formed a solo firm focusing on environmental law and general practice. In 2011, Peter joined Wimer & Associates as a litigation associate, which allows him to practice in varied legal areas and on myriad cases ranging from class actions and insurance matters to catastrophic injury and property disputes.. Peter is a 2002 graduate with high honors from the University of Montana School of Law. He holds a B.A. in religion from Davidson College, which he received in 1996. He is admitted to practice by the North Carolina State Bar, the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Court. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association in both the Litigation and Environmental Law Sections, and a member of the 28th Judicial District Bar. He was honored by his peers in 2009 and 2011 and listed in Business North Carolina Magazine’s Legal Elite, and is an inaugural member of the Harry C. Martin American Inn of Court.. Peter has served as a member of the Board of Directors of EnergyXchange, a non-profit organization for the research, promotion and utilization of renewable and alternative energies, primarily landfill gas capture, since 2011. From 2003-2009 he was a member of the Mission Health Systems Institutional Review Board. Other community affiliations include past memberships on the boards of Asheville Affiliates and Asheville Downtown Association, Downtown After Five Series. He has served as Legal Counsel to the Asheville Brewers Association since 2009.

Personal Injury Attorney Asheville NC. Brian's passion lies in helping individuals and business avail themselves of the legal protections of and recourse provided by our courts.. Brian advocates for individuals  injured at work, in a car wreck, or harassed by their employer or spouse.  He guides businesses through partnership disputes and dissolutions, domestic abuse actions, and tax appeals. Another area of his practice includes representing bail agents and surety companies.. Brian's ability to effectively advocate for his clients is attributed to his vast experiences.  Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian worked as a claims adjuster for a major insurance company and as a deputy clerk in the court system.  After law school, Brian worked for a small firm which primarily represented employers.. Brian is licensed to practice in North Carolina and is a member of the 28th Judicial District and State Bar.

Our firm is committed to providing exceptional representation.  I am a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

My practice is dedicated to helping disabled individuals recover Social Security disability benefits. I have been practicing law since 1988, and have helped thousands of folks recover disability benefits. I handle most of my cases on appeal, after a client has been turned down for disability by the Social Security Administration.. My main office is in Asheville, North Carolina, but I maintain a national practice. No office appointment is necessary; I can handle a case from start to finish via phone calls and email.. When I'm not in court, in my spare time I enjoy hiking, traveling and spending time with my kids.

My name is Vince Hyatt.  I am an attorney in Asheville, NC currently working at the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services.

My father became disabled when my sisters and I were young. Our family nearly lost everything, but my parents got good legal advice and persevered. My mother became a paralegal for the attorney who helped us. My father became our hero who preserved our future through wisdom, frugality and dignity. And I became a lawyer who truly understands when serious personal injuries hit home.. Today, as a father myself, I passionately strive to help those who suffer disabling personal injuries or the loss of a loved one find justice, while working to protect children from carelessness.

Martin Moore is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. He began his career in public service, defending hundreds of clients in criminal, juvenile, and civil trials. In private practice, Martin joined one of Asheville's largest law firms, serving business and individual clients in business, employment, and land use matters. Martin has defended clients in both state and federal courts, and aided clients in matters before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court. His experience counseling clients from business formation, through administrative investigations, and through trials allows him to offer quality, sound counsel to help you navigate your unique legal cocnerns.. Martin is a mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and has been recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America ® Ones to Watch" recognition three years running.

Mark practices in the areas of creditors’ rights (including statewide bankruptcy representation, foreclosures, and collections) and banking. Environmental law is also a focus area of his practice. Mark is a member of the American and North Carolina Bar Associations. He has served on the Bar Council for the Bankruptcy Section and on various committees for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, including the Local Rules Committee. Recently, Mark was named to the Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite in the area of Bankruptcy.

Lisa Lanier is the founding attorney of Lanier Law Group, P.A. With decades of experience under her belt, she is well-equipped to handle a wide range of personal injury cases for clients throughout North Carolina. Her practice areas include catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, car accidents, product liability, and more. No matter how complex or difficult your situation may be, Attorney Lanier is prepared to fight for you and your full, fair recovery.. Attorney Lanier serves on the Board of Trustees at Duke School and Art for Hospice. She also serves on the Regency Advisory Board for BB & T Bank and is a past director on the Board of Directors for Equality NC. She also served with the NC Association of Women Attorneys. She has been honored as a Distinguished Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®. In her free time, Attorney Lanier donates her time to helping homeless individuals and veterans.

Lindsay Thompson is a principal with The Van Winkle Law Firm and focuses her practice on commercial real estate, land use, and matters involving property owner associations. Since joining the firm in 2008, she has represented banks in commercial financing transactions and assisted developers and other landowners in contract negotiations, acquisitions and sales, leasing, financing, due diligence, zoning, title matters, and real property disputes. In addition, she has provided legal counsel to property owner associations in preparing restrictive covenants and amendments, enforcing and collecting fees and assessments, and managing their unique corporate-governance issues.

Legal service the way it should be.  Efficient. Effective. Responsive.. Located conveniently in the heart of historic downtown Asheville, the Daren Gum Law provides effective legal services that meet the needs of everyday people now and in the future. Whether in the office, at court, at your location, or through the internet, I provide efficient services at an affordable price.