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Kathleen Rodberg helps clients with traditional estate planning and administration matters, while focusing her practice on the unique and challenging issues facing the elderly and those with disabilities.  The often complex situations of elderly or disabled clients require detailed planning and a specific knowledge base in the area of elder law.  Kathleen regularly helps clients establish and administer guardianships and special needs trusts, develop comprehensive Medicaid and long-term care plans, and prepare traditional estate planning documents.  She will work to support you and your family as you address current concerns and plan for the future.

Katherine was born and raised outside Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Georgia State University, graduating with degrees in international political science and public policy. After graduating, Katherine worked with a national law firm in Atlanta before relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana where she attended Tulane University and received a master’s degree in international development and her Juris Doctor. While in law school, Katherine was a published member of the Tulane Journal on International and Comparative Law and received awards for public service by providing pro bono legal services both in New Orleans and the country of Panama.. Katherine began her practice in Louisiana as a policy fellow analyzing coastal restoration finance, climate adaptation policy, and private water and mineral rights in the Mississippi River Delta region. She then moved to Asheville, North Carolina to be closer to family and pursue a more traditional legal career, practicing litigation in federal court and handling both residential and commercial real estate transactions before forming her own firm. Katherine combines a strong work ethic and organized mind with a drive to find solutions for even the most complex issues, providing clients with seamless service and advocacy in their real estate transactions and beyond. Away from work, Katherine takes full advantage of all the outdoor activities that Western North Carolina has to offer with her pup, and enjoys traveling, bluegrass, and tacos.. Katherine is admitted to practice in New York, North Carolina, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. She is active in the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Water Resources Committee, and the North Carolina Bar Association’s Women in the Profession Committee.

Julie graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. She received a Master of Arts degree in American History from Western Carolina University, and her Juris Doctor degree from Campbell University. While in law school, Julie was Notes & Comments Editor for the Campbell Law Review. Her article "Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Fringe Landowners Can't Get No Satisfaction; Is it Time to Re-Think Annexation Policy in North Carolina?" appeared in the Spring 2002 edition of the Campbell Law Review. She also traveled to Vienna, Austria when her team advanced in the Wilem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court competition. Julie was President of Women in Law, a member of the Lonestar Trial Team, and received several awards upon graduation, including one from the National Association of Women Lawyers.. Julie concentrates her practice on Workers' Compensation and Employment Law and has represented clients before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, in both Civil District and Superior Courts of North Carolina, the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court, the EEOC and in Federal District Court. Julie is a member of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, and Buncombe County Bar Association. Julie was the co- planner of the North Carolina Bar Association's annual Workers' Compensation Section Meeting and CLE for 2010 and 2011. She has presented at numerous seminars for safety managers, adjusters and paralegals on a variety of topics, including Ethics for North Carolina Adjusters, Retaliatory Discharge, Anatomy for Adjusters, Enforcement of Settlement Agreements, Handling a Workers' Compensation Claim, An Insider's View to North Carolina Workers' Compensation Reform, Discrimination in the Workplace and The Family Medical Leave Act.. Julie is licensed to appear in all of our state courts and the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of North Carolina. She has also been recognized as a "Rising Star" by her peers in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 North Carolina editions of Super Lawyers and in 2013 and 2014 she was listed in Best Lawyers in America for Workers’ Compensation-Employers. Julie was also named by Best Lawyers as its 2014 Asheville Workers' Compensation-Employers "Lawyer of the Year." Julie earned the highest (AV-Rated) ranking awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.

John recognizes that each case requires a specifically tailored approach to fit a client’s needs.  Whether that includes early resolution, or requires a more aggressive approach, John has the experience to call on in delivering results.  Drawing upon an appellate background, John brings an insider’s understanding to the appellate process and approaches legal matters with an eye toward navigating the long-term strategy.  In 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017, John was named to “North Carolina Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers and Thomson Reuters in the area of Civil Litigation Defense.. John practices primarily in the areas of liability defense and litigation.  John provides counsel to and litigates on behalf of a broad range of clients, including insurance companies, businesses, corporations, government entities, and individuals.  John has successfully litigated matters on behalf of his clients throughout North Carolina’s state and appellate courts.  He is licensed to practice in the state courts of North Carolina and Kentucky and before the Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina’s United States District courts.. Before joining Teague Campbell, John served as law clerk to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.  John received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and his Juris Doctor from Appalachian School of Law in Virginia.  While in law school he was a member of the Natural Resources Law Journal and Phi Alpha Delta.

John practices in the areas of estate planning and tax law. His estate planning and administration practice focuses on wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, in addition to more sophisticated planning with charitable trusts, insurance trusts, business succession, and structured gifts. In his tax practice, John works with individuals, businesses, and families to minimize taxation of personal and professional transactions. He has been designated as a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Joe Ferikes began his practice in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia, representing such entities as the County of Dekalb, Georgia.. In 1983, Joe and his wife moved back to their hometown of Asheville, North Carolina to continue his law practice and raise their family.. Representative clients include the Towns of Woodfin and Fletcher, North Carolina, Stewart Title Insurance Company and Ranger Insurance Company.. Joe has been actively involved in the Greek community and has coached youth sports for more than 15 years.. Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC, is a North Carolina law firm regulated by the Rules of Professional Conduct as promulgated by the North Carolina State Bar.  As such, our lawyers do not and cannot ethically participate in many of Avvo's programs, including its Legal Topics, Legal Forms, or its fixed-price legal services. We advise extreme caution when relying on Q&A's or use of legal forms without the guidance of a qualified lawyer.

Jessica is dedicated to the worker. Since becoming an attorney in 2001, Jessica has focused on getting justice for those who have been sexually harassed, discriminated against, or suffered retaliation on the job. She represents clients who have Family and Medical Leave issues, and those who have are injured at work.. Her areas of practice include employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury. She has litigated cases in both state and federal court and before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and she has an extensive background in appellate work before the North Carolina Supreme Court, North Carolina Court of Appeals, and North Carolina Industrial Commission.. Jessica obtained a successful ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court in an employment lawsuit under the North Carolina Whistleblower Act. She has also litigated a wide variety of other employment law cases, including sexual harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) cases, and wage and hour class and collective actions.. Jessica has authored and co-authored numerous publications. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award, presented by the Western North Carolina Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union.. In 2019 and 2017, Jessica was selected to Business North Carolina's Legal Elite in the category of Employment Law. She was selected for inclusion in the 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list and North Carolina Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" lists in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Janet Amburgey is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. Since graduating from Appalachian School of Law in 2008 she has focused her practice exclusively on family law matters, assisting people through family chaos, ensuring the protection of their rights and property and helping to blend and expand families. She has represented clients in divorce and separation with issues surrounding child custody, child support, alimony, and in property settlement matters. She also assists families through adoption, name changes and protects parents and children in both domestic violence matters and DSS matters. Janet believe’s problem-solving is a primary responsibility of a lawyer, and through her family law practice she facilitates the transition to newly designed futures, which is the heart of any family law practice. Janet joined Gum, Hiller & McCroskey in 2012 and became a named partner in 2018.. Janet is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association where she has previously served as the co-chair on the parents rights committee in 2017. She is an active member in the 28th Judicial Bar, serving on the executive committee since 2015, and currently, serving as Secretary since 2018. Janet has been listed for inclusion in the North Carolina Super Lawyers master list since 2020 and was listed in their “Rising Stars” category in both 2017 and 2018. She has been recognized in the Legal Elite Family Law Section in 2017 and 2018 and included in their Young Guns section in 2015. Janet has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Section since 2019 and maintained a BV Distinguished Rating from Martindale Hubbell since 2015.

James’s travels around the world have led him on many adventures. Among his most exciting have been running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and driving a pickup truck from Texas to Guatemala and back in three months. A native of Columbia, S.C. James is married to Tricia Tiller Johnson. They have two children, Tiller and Mack.. Favorite Foods: Spanish paella, huevos rancheros, barbecue. Favorite Music: Old-time string band, old country, bluegrass, newgrass, blues. Favorite Book: “Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtry. Favorite Movie: Anything from the Coen Brothers. Last Place Visited: Jamaica. Where He’d Like to Travel: Spain. Passions in Life: Playing music, biking, hiking, running and his dogs. Guilty Pleasures: John Grisham novels

James S. ("Jamie") Whitlock is an environmental attorney who attended Vermont Law School, where he graduated from the law school's joint degree program, earning a Juris Doctor in 2004 and a Master's Degree in Environmental Law in 2001. While at Vermont Law School, Jamie also served as Managing Editor of the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, lobbied for environmental and other causes in the Vermont state legislature, and worked extensively with the Vermont Environmental Board, which administers Vermont's landmark land use statute, Act 250.. Upon completion of law school, Jamie returned to the mountains of western North Carolina and worked with the Melrose, Seago & Lay law firm as an associate attorney for approximately three years.  While at Melrose, Seago & Lay, Jamie worked on a wide variety of civil and criminal matters, with a focus on civil litigation, land use disputes, and appellate advocacy.  In February of 2008, Jamie joined Gary A. Davis & Associates as an associate attorney, and was named a partner/shareholder in Davis & Whitlock, P.C. in February 2012.  During that time,  Jamie has litigated numerous environmental and land use cases in federal district courts throughout the southeast, the state courts of North Carolina and Tennessee, and numerous administrative and local venues.  This litigation has focused on fighting for clean water, sustainable land use practices and development, and responsible energy choices.. Jamie is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is an Honors graduate of Spartanburg High School.  Jamie attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in History, With Honors.

James is recognized locally and statewide for his leadership in the legal profession. James was President of the Buncombe Bar in 2018-19 and President of the Western District Federal Bar in 2016-2017. He served as the chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Convention Planning Advisory Committee for the 2018 (Wilmington) and 2019 (Asheville) Conventions. He was recently elected as Vice-Chair of the NCBA Appellate Practice Section, slated to become chair of that section in 2022-23. James has served on the Appellate Rules Committee for 6 terms.. James is a litigation attorney with twenty-five years of experience, in all aspects of civil litigation, including depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals. He primarily handles the firm’s complex litigation, construction litigation, and appeals. He has significant trial experience in State, Federal and Tribal court and is an excellent strategist and negotiator. James is also a certified mediator.. James worked with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 7 years earlier in his career and has likely tried more cases in the Cherokee Court than any other attorney. On issues of tribal jurisdiction, he has spoken nationally for the Federal Bar, American Bar Association, National Criminal Justice Association, Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, and Department of Justice: Office of Victims of Crime. On those issues, his work has been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Indian Country Today, and Congressional Record.

I use the skills I honed though years of work as a litigator to help individuals and businesses obtain and protect their interests.  I grew up in Western North Carolina, and after college and law school commissioned in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate. There I began by helping Active Duty military and retirees deal with legal issues ranging from estate planning to landlord-tenant issues. However, due to my skills as a trial attorney, I was ultimately selected to become the lead prosecutor at the installation. After two years, I was selected to become 1 of only 82 defense attorneys in the Air Force. In that job, I was hand-selected for the toughest cases, defending military members in jury trials across the world and even going into Afghanistan during combat operations to defend Airmen at courts-martial. Rated one of the top defense attorneys in Europe, I was then selected to become one of only a few senior prosecutors in the military. However, I declined the offer because I wanted to take my passion for service and skills as an attorney to serve the people of my home in Western North Carolina.  Now, at McGuire, Wood & Bissette, I serve with attorneys who share that passion, and collaborate to ensure each client receives the absolute best representation.

I spent 10.5 years prosecuting every kind of crime for the State of North Carolina.  I have asked for the death penalty twice.  I have been the crime scenes while the police are still processing the evidence.  I have taught police how to investigate and prosecute domestic violence case. I have been to the autopsy of a homicide victim to speak with the medical examiner about the cause of death.  Put that experience to work for you.  As a defense attorney, I have successfully defended  people in Asheville from DWI charges, Habitual Felons, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana Growing (Manufacture), Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury with Intent to Kill, and potential murder charges involving self defense using lethal force.  I am a gun enthusiast, and enjoy helping people protect their constitutional rights to arm themselves and protect themselves.  I am want you, and everyone, to retain all the freedom we are entitled to.

I have been representing injured and disabled people in Western North Carolina since 1999.  Injuries are personal, and they deserve an attorney who can provide personal service.   You will not be assigned a number and passed to a legal assistant.  You will know what is going on with your case at all times.  You will be able to speak with your attorney in person when you want.  You will be treated as a person, not a paycheck.. I've built my practice from referrals from clients and other attorneys.  Therefore, I must provide excellent service, and I pride myself in combining sharp legal skills with compassionate service.

I have been practicing over 25 years and I enjoy helping people resolve all sorts of disputes.  I try my best to give my clients personal attention and clear communication.  I am blessed to have a wonderful legal assistant and a quiet, convenient office arrangement.

I counsel clients on a wide range of administrative and litigation matters and work with various providers to address issues involving Medicaid. I defend clients in professional and medical malpractice and negligence claims and handle a variety of matters involving general liability, employment issues, governmental liability, and products liability. My experience includes obtaining successful results for physicians, skilled nursing care facilities, businesses, police officers, employers, and other licensed professionals.

I believe that every person charged with a criminal offense deserves a fair trial and equal treatment under the Law.  I try to treat all of my clients with the same dignity and respect that I feel the law is supposed to afford us all.  Therefore, when I represent you, it is important to me that you walk away knowing you received the best possible legal representation.. My time as an Assistant District Attorney gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to defend your rights and go to trial when appropriate.  The decision to plea, negotiate or go to trial are yours and yours alone.  However, I will give you an honest assessment of the situation from an experienced trial lawyer and the law in relation to it so that your decision is an informed one.. Call our office and come in for a free initial consultation.  When you leave, I guarantee you'll know exactly where you are in the court process, and either I or my staff will answer any questions you may have about what to expect next.”

I am celebrating my 25th year of law practice in 2019.  Siemens Family Law Group is one of my proudest achievements.  Each of our lawyers are zealous and ethical advocates.  Together, we achieve results that would not be possible as sole practitioners.  My current focus is in the area of complex equitable distribution, but I am accepting cases that include a child custody component.  For more on the firm, and my practice, please visit .

I am attorney Laura G. Hooks.  I maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics while attending to every detail of a family law matter.  Throughout the course of your case, I will remain a strong advocate who remains at your side until your matter is resolved. I also maintain open lines of communication, providing you with regular updates pertaining to the progress of your case. You will always speak to me directly.

I am a native of Asheville, North Carolina and had the opportunity to begin my legal career with the Buncombe County Public Defender’s Office in 2004 where I represented indigent defendants and juveniles charged with a wide range of criminal offenses. It was a wonderful experience to provide legal services to the community. I entered private practice in 2005 and continued to represent clients charged with serious felonies and gained experience in the areas of family law and personal injury. In 2007, I launched my own firm and have worked hard to build a reputation in Western North Carolina as an attorney with vast knowledge in criminal law, and with an understanding of the practical dynamics of the local criminal court system. Advocating for the best possible outcome for my clients while making them aware of the variables related to their case is my practice philosophy.. When I am not practicing law, I support animal rescue efforts and enjoy running, cycling, fishing and conservation efforts.

I am a litigation attorney with more than 20 years' experience.  I am licensed in Washington, Hawaii and North Carolina.  Recently, I have relocated to the Asheville, North Carolina area, and I am a litigation attorney with the firm Allen Stahl & Kilbourne, PLLC.  Too often in legal matters, common sense and compassion are missing.  After practicing law for more than 20 years, I have developed exemplary skills as an attorney; however, I always bring common sense and compassion to the table with regard to my clients' situations.. I was raised in Southeast Asia as the dependent of a CIA field officer. Shortly after returning to the United States, I attended Vassar College and graduated with a dual degree in Old and Middle English and Music, with a minor in Physics.  I worked in New York City for several years, performing research related to the Stock Exchange, for Smith Barney.  I was raising my three young brothers at the time, and we eventually moved to Hawaii where I lived for 13 years.  There, I attended the William S. Richardson School of Law to obtain my J.D., graduating second in my class.  I was invited and participated in law review, while continuing to compete in moot court competitions. I always had a strong interest in litigation and advocacy, and during law school I participated in moot court competitions around the country.  I also participated as an editor on law review.  My husband and I left Hawaii in 2002, to settle in the Seattle area.  I started at a large Seattle firm, but find I do my best work in a smaller firm environment, where my focus can be on the client and getting results. I established my own firm so that I could offer my clients even more flexibility and where I could be available directly to them. I have now joined an up-and-coming firm of talented litigators in Asheville, North Carolina.. My practice is devoted to civil litigation with a focus on real estate, construction law, municipal law and appellate practice.  However, I have experience handling a wide variety of civil cases, including employment law, property damage claims, contract disputes and land use issues. I have handled administrative and APA cases.. I am accessible to my clients and personally handle their cases.  I am happy to meet with clients after work hours or on weekends to accommodate their work schedules. In the age of the COVID-19 virus, I offer zoom meetings and remote conferencing so that there is no risk to my clients' health and safety.. I am licensed and in good standing in Washington, North Carolina and Hawaii.  I also have experience practicing at the appellate level, including before the Washington State Court of Appeals (Divisions I and II) and at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

I am a licensed North Carolina and Tennessee attorney and a principal within the Van Winkle Law Firm's Trusts & Estates practice group. I focus my practice in the areas of probate law, trust and estate planning, estate adminiatration and related matters on appeal.. I work with clients to determine their planning goals and strive to develop customized estate plans tailored to fit each client's needs. This planning by using the following estate planning "tools":. - Wills. - Revocable ("Living") Trusts. - Irrevocable Trusts. - Health Care Power Attorney. - General Power of Attorney. - Living Wills

For more than twenty-two years I worked as a prosecutor, first for the state of North Carolina and then as an Assistant United States Attorney. But I needed a change. My soul needed a change.. I founded The Pritchard Firm at the onset of 2024 because I wanted to quit work for the government and start working for people. I understand that you may be facing one of the most scary moments of your life if you are charged with a crime. It could be a speeding ticket or it could be murder--everyone has a different level of comfort and fear when dealing with the criminal justice system.. I want to help you through that. I'll do my best to both explain the legal system and your situation to you and then to represent you to the best of my ability. Sometimes that may mean we fight it every step of the way. Sometimes that may mean I do everything in my power to make this as least painful for you as possible. But always, I will be considerate of you and your circumstance as we navigate the waters together.

Esther joined The Van Winkle Law Firm in 2002. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation specifically in the areas of land litigation and creditors' rights. She spent her first four years after law school as an attorney for the North Carolina General Assembly serving a number of committees as committee counsel. Among those were the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Judiciary and Utilities Committees. She also served on a number of special legislative committees including Utility Deregulation and Legislative Redistricting.. Esther currently serves as the Mayor of Asheville

Estate planning is my passion. I love to listen to people's stories, goals, and ambitions. Solving problems--complex or simple--gives me great satisfaction. Clients tell me that I am a good listener, educator, and communicator. Estate planning should not be overwhelming or difficult---my role is to present options and solutions.