Top Real Estate Lawyers Near Me in Asheville Area

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Happily practicing law in the North Carolina mountains, my practice primarily involves construction and real estate issues.  I represent a number of planned communities, condominiums and homeowners' associations.  A substantial portion of my practice involves the support of and representation of contractors and developers.  I also advise individuals who want to arrange for owner financing and am thouroughly familiar with foreclosure proceedings.. In my spare time, I enjoy vegetable gardening, collegiate sports and the beautiful blueridge mountains!

Christopher B. "Chris" Reinhardt is a native and life long resident of North Carolina. He is a second generation attorney, his father being an accomplished real estate attorney in Durham, North Carolina. Chris was admitted to practice in 2003, North Carolina and has practiced in the Asheville area since being admitted.. Community:. Chris is currently the Legal Counsel for Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America serving all of the 14 western most counties of North Carolina. Chris is a Past-President of the Brevard College Alumni Advisory Board, which he has been a member of from 2004-2014. He also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Policy at Brevard College for eight years. In 2008, Chris was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for Brevard College. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. Chris has been an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, being an Eagle Scout himself.. Personal:. While in law school at the University of North Carolina, Chris met Rebecca Johnston Reinhardt who was from Asheville and became a partner with the firm Roberts & Stevens, P.A. in Asheville.  Chris and Rebecca married shortly after law school, had two daughters, and lived together in Asheville until Rebecca lost her fight with brain cancer in the Spring of 2018.  With the support of friends, family and the church, school and legal community, Chris and the girls are coping and adapting to a new way of life and work.

Bill graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and minors in Psychology and Spanish. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Buncombe County Bar Association, and Armadillo Club. Bill has served as an assistant coach to the Wake Forest School of Law ATLA student trial team. Additionally, he has presented continuing legal education through the National Business Institute on the topics of "Interpreting Coverage Under the Insurance Contract," "Litigating the Insurance Claim," "How to Present Your Case at Trial," and "How to Handle Post-Trial Issues." Bill served as chair of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys local government practice group from 2009 to 2010. He has also been recognized as a "Rising Star" by his peers in the 2010-2012 editions of Super Lawyers, was selected for membership in the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance in 2013 and has earned the highest (AV-Rated) ranking awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.. Bill's practice is focused mainly on liability and coverage issues. Bill also maintains an active workers' compensation practice. In the liability sector, Bill has defended numerous wrongful death claims, professional liability claims, general liability claims and has participated in the defense of medical malpractice claims. He has provided coverage opinions, prosecuted and defended declaratory judgment actions, and has provided legal advice on the creation and modification of coverage documents on behalf of insurers. Bill has appeared on behalf of clients and argued motions in District Court, Superior Court, and in front of the North Carolina Industrial Commission. In addition, Bill has participated in both jury and bench trials at the Superior Court level, has appeared before the North Carolina Supreme Court and has multiple appearances before the North Carolina Court of Appeals.. Bill is licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina, as well as the Fourth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. In April 2008, he moved to Asheville, North Carolina as part of the firm's opening of a western North Carolina office.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Asheville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Asheville and surrounding areas.