Firm: The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm
Practice Areas: Appeals
The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is a solo boutique with specific practice emphasis in the areas of veteran disability appeals, immigrations and social security. Attorney Smith is dedicated to serving and protecting clients' legal rights. Whether you seek representation regarding (federal) employee discrimination matters, the veteran's disability appellate process, a visa or citizenship issue or a social security disability claim you need competent legal counsel who will work earnestly and zealously to protect and defend your rights throughout the legal process. Attorney Smith is a accredited VA attorney. Additionally, Attorney Smith is a member of four federal bars; the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is your legal advocate.. This Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is founded on the principles of accountability, accessibility and responsibility. Attorney Smith is committed to protecting clients' rights, thereby holding their adversaries accountable and leveling the playing field to ensure that her clients have the best chance at a successful outcome. As such, the guiding force of this law firm is access to fair and qualified legal representation.. The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is a Federal Practice. Attorney Smith is not admitted in NC. Attorney Smith is admitted in DC.
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Firm: Allen Stahl & Kilbourne, PLLC
Practice Areas: Appeals
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.
Contact: +1 (828) 519-8577
