McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A.

Did you know that pro bono legal work ensures meaningful access to justice to millions who need legal representation but cannot afford it? Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives.

Many thanks to Pisgah Legal for supporting our community and for honoring MWB attorney Hannah Michalove as the 2024 recipient of the Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award, Buncombe County Bar.

Sarah Thornburg, MWB attorney and board member at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County would like to remind you that Juneteenth is coming!

Many community events will be happening to honor the legacy of civil rights workers. Hope to see you there!

You are cordially invited to join us for all of the Juneteenth events! If you would like to reserve a FREE table for the Gala, please reach out directly to Oralene Simmons at [email protected]. Each table seats 8. For more information please

visit: https://mlkasheville.org

Juneteenth is coming! Lots of interesting events happening in our local community!

MWB is pleased to announce that attorney Hannah Michalove has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Her practice will focus on civil litigation, construction law, and local government and land use law. Since joining the Buncombe Bar in 2021, Hannah has represented entities, business owners, developers, contractors, and landowners in a diverse range of matters in state and federal courts, and before multiple municipal bodies. Hannah graduated magna cm laude from Campbell University School of Law in 2019, after which she served two years as a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Before pursuing a legal career, Hannah spent five years working as an immigrants’ rights advocate in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2011. The Buncombe Bar recently honored Hannah with the 2024 Younger Attorney Pro Bono Service Award.

“I am thrilled to serve our community alongside the outstanding attorneys and staff at McGuire Wood & Bissette,” Hannah said. “As a passionate advocate and advisor, it is an honor to help clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals.”

McGuire Wood & Bissette has been a pillar of the Western North Carolina community since 1894. In addition to our professional commitments, our attorneys and staff donate their time and energy to charitable organizations and causes, serve on a wide variety of nonprofit boards, and are significantly involved in local government. We fully understand that when the community, state, and region grow and thrive, our clients benefit too. Our dedication is evidenced in the service our clients receive and our service to the local community.

Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.mwblawyers.com/attorneys/hannah-michalove

Did you know that May is Military Appreciation Month? According to the U.S.O., Military Appreciation Month was initially recognized by a resolution in the U.S. Senate in 1999. Each year, during the month of May, Americans are reminded to appreciate and pay tribute to those who have served and those currently serve our country through military service.

MWB recognizes attorney Mary Euler, a veteran and former Assistant Staff Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force who worked tirelessly to defend and support the rights of our country’s airmen during her service tenure.

In her role at the firm today, Mary uses her tested skills to help families, businesses, and individuals solve disputes over wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other fiduciary and estate matters. She excels in cases where estate, trust, and fiduciary matters touch other areas of the law including real estate, taxation, corporate, commercial, and intellectual property matters. In addition to litigation and trials, Mary handles matters involving trustee vacancies, trust modifications and terminations requiring court approval, including issues involving charitable trusts. She also helps families and individuals facing difficult choices about seeking guardianship for relatives with diminished capacity, particularly when those cases are contested. Mary has extensive jury trial experience. Family disputes over wealth can be very emotional. Clients appreciate Mary’s steady and calm problem-solving skills as well as her in-depth knowledge of the risks and benefits of taking cases to a jury.

Learn more about Mary, here: https://www.mwblawyers.com/attorneys/mary-e-euler

Thank you, small Businesses!

Kick off AVL Small Business Week with us today! It's , so shout out your favorite local shops on social media and tag them along with to show your support. 🌟 Here's a preview of the other days during AVL Small Business Week:

▪️Tuesday, May 14: Takeout Tuesday - Enjoy local flavors by dining in, picking up, or ordering delivery from your favorite local eateries.
▪️Wednesday, May 15: Welcome Wednesday - Explore and support a new business in town, and give them a warm community welcome.
▪️Thursday, May 16: Thankful Thursday - Show your appreciation for local business owners, whether in person or online.
▪️Friday, May 17: Familiar Friday - Revisit your go-to spots or explore those you haven’t been to in a while.
▪️Saturday, May 18: Supportive Saturday - Shop local from thrift stores, boutiques to garages, and car maintenance services.
▪️Sunday, May 19: Adventure Sunday - Enjoy a family day out in the RAD or participate in the Ingles Family Fun Day!

Join us in supporting and celebrating our local businesses all week long! Share your experiences and spread the word.

Every May, the Administration for Community LivingLiving leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.

Here at MWB, attorney Phoebe Bulls strives to develop meaningful relationships with clients of all ages in her practice of estate and benefits planning. Phoebe provides clients with compassionate and personalized advice to address their concerns and accomplish their planning goals. She helps clients understand their options and develops comprehensive plans tailored to individual needs. From guiding them through tax implications to helping navigate long-term care decisions, Phoebe’s goal in serving clients and their families is to help them feel able to make educated decisions in an often complex and changing legal field.

Phoebe E. Bulls - McGuire, Wood and Bissette Law Firm Phoebe focuses her practice on estate planning and benefits planning. She helps clients understand their options and develops comprehensive plans tailored to individual needs. From guiding you through tax implications to helping you navigate long-term care decisions, Phoebe will provide you with com...

Brought to us by our Community and Wellness Engagement committee, MWB attorneys and staff completed over ELEVEN MILLION steps during our recent one-month
step challenge! Congratulations to the "Hot Steppers" (Litigation-top stepping team), MWB Top Stepper, Corporate/Tax attorney Jeff Owen (pictured), "Witness the Fitness"(Corporate-Top Team name), and "Galloping Gazelles (Admin-GRIT award)" and thank you to the committee for helping us be more active and healthy!

Happy Passover to all who observe and celebrate, from your friends at MWB!

Recently, the cast and crew of the North Carolina Stage Company stopped by our firm to conduct a photo shoot in our building on behalf of their upcoming show, "Thurgood". As the show sponsor of this production, we couldn't have been more pleased!

From his landmark victory in Brown v. Board of Education to becoming the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court—Thurgood Marshall devoted his life to the pursuit of a more just world. This captivating one-man play explores his work and life with riveting and inspiring storytelling. Starring K.P. Powell, this is one not to be missed!

Don't miss it! It's sure to be a great production!

Congratulations to Asheville Community Theatre for their sold-out weekend performances of Matilda! There's still time to attend. MWB is a proud sponsor of the theatre, where MWB attorney Andrew Atherton serves as a board member-perhaps we'll see you there!

A great time was had by folks from MWB at the April social! Thank you Outdoor Business Alliance, MADE X MTNS, and Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins for having us

Did you know that today is International Be Kind to Lawyers Day? International Be Kind to Lawyers Day is an annual, globally-celebrated holiday that occurs on the second Tuesday in April.

MWB is proud of the service and care that our attorneys provide to our clients and extends well wishes and heartfelt thanks to the attorneys (and their teams) who help the community's people and organizations meet their legal needs!

So excited to see what comes! MWB is happy to sponsor Mountain BizWorks!

Congratulations to Mountain BizWorks' Cohort Class! MWB is proud to support you via ScaleUp and wishes you every happiness and success!

Press Release: Mountain BizWorks Welcomes 15 Companies Poised for Growth into 12th ScaleUp WNC Cohort - Mountain BizWorks After a highly competitive round of applications, Mountain BizWorks is pleased to announce the 15 Western North Carolina-based companies selected for the 12th cohort of the ScaleUp program, which began...Read more

MWB was thrilled to sponsor Asheville Downtown Association's State of Downtown luncheon, where attorney Beth Lane currently serves as board president. A great time was had by all!

MWB attorneys recently had the pleasure to present "Safeguarding Your Future: What Elders Need to Know When Planning for the Future" at the 35th annual Vietnam Veterans of America's Region III Conference, here in Asheville. As part of the firm's commitment to community service, attorneys Andrew Atherton and Phoebe Bulls had the honor to speak to, and with, many of our country's Veterans from several states. Thank you Veterans and loved ones, for all you've done for our country!

Today is International Women's Day, and we are pleased to announce that for 2024, MWB attorney Sabrina Presnell Rockoff, has once again been honored by Super Lawyers® as one of NC's Top 100 lawyers and Top 50 Women Lawyers!

Congratulations, Sabrina!

Learn more about Sabrina, here:

https://www.mwblawyers.com/attorneys/sabrina-rockoff

Did you know that March is National Developmental Disabilities Month?

Meet MWB attorney Kathleen Rodberg, CELA. From traditional estate planning and administration to the unique and challenging issues facing the elderly and those with disabilities, Kathleen works to support you and your family as you address current concerns and plan for the future. The complex situations of elderly or disabled clients often require detailed planning and a specific knowledge base in the area of elder law. Kathleen regularly helps clients establish and administer guardianship and special needs trusts, develop comprehensive Medicaid and long-term care plans, and prepare traditional estate planning documents. In addition, Kathleen frequently gives presentations on topics like recent developments in elder law, special needs trust taxation, and probate matters.

To learn more about National Developmental Disabilities month, please visit National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.

McGuire Wood & Bissette, P.A. has an immediate opening for a second legal assistant to join its Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law Practice Group. This position will provide assistance for matters including guardianship, contested fiduciary litigation, trust modifications, beneficiary representation, and Medicaid applications. The ideal candidate will have prior legal experience in these areas of law, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. A good attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a dedication to client service, proofreading skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, multi-tasking talent and ability to work under pressure are required. Competitive compensation, occasional overtime, and an excellent benefits package.

To learn more and/or apply, please click below.

Legal Assistant Trust and Estates Practice Group - Asheville, NC 28801 - Indeed.com McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm

Come work with us!

Administrative Assistant/Courier - Asheville, NC 28801 - Indeed.com McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm

Another community service event! MWB attorneys Phoebe Bulls and Kathleen Rodberg, CELA, presented "Legal Perspectives on Estate Planning" at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute UNC Asheville's "Gift of Time" program" earlier this week. A great (and educational) time was had by all. Thanks for having us, OLLI!

McGuire, Wood & Bissette is looking for an outgoing, self-motivator who is team-oriented and looking for an opportunity to grow within a well-known and trusted Law Firm in Downtown Asheville.

Responsible for prompt pick-up and/or delivery of documents, mail, and bank deposits; run work-related errands for firm attorneys and staff; file documents with various government offices, agencies, or law firms. Perform various miscellaneous administrative clerical duties.

-Retrieve and sort firm mail from the post office daily.
-Distribute mail and interoffice documents or materials daily.
-File or record documents at the Buncombe County government offices daily and in other counties as needed.
-Work with legal and administrative staff to coordinate and schedule external and internal deliveries and pickups.
-Transport files to and from offsite storage facility when necessary.
-Replenish the main printing stations with supplies when necessary.
-Assist Office Logistics Manager with supply and pantry orders as needed.
-Utilize basic clerical skills to assist the Office Logistics Manager with internal administrative projects.
-Act as backup to the Receptionist as needed.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED with the ability to speak, read, and write; fluent English required. Must possess a valid NC driver’s license with a clean driving record; must have access to a non-firm-owned motor vehicle.

For more information and/or to apply, please click below.

Administrative Assistant/Courier - Asheville, NC 28801 - Indeed.com McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm

MWB is proud to sponsor this not-to-be-missed event!

Coming up in a few short weeks is Asheville Symphony's new Artist Residency, which for its inaugural year will celebrate the violin with renowned violinists, Asheville-native Noah Bendix-Balgley and Shanshan Yao. Check out this article from The Tribune Papers papers: "World-Class Violinists Headline First Symphony Orchestra Residency"

https://tribpapers.com/archive/2024/02/arts/world-class-violinists-headline-first-symphony-orchestra-residency/60248/

📸: Nikolaj Lund

MWB attorneys will be providing important estate planning education at Jewish Family Services of WNC next month. You won’t want to miss this free event!

Don't miss our upcoming Bagels & Bequests event featuring attorneys, Harris Livingstain and Sarah Thornburg from McGuire Wood & Bissette. They'll be discussing estate planning, IRS distributions and more! Join us March 10th from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. RSVP today!

Our Trust, Estates and Elder Law Practice Group is growing and is seeking an estate administration paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, good relationship builder, and has advanced computer skills. Candidates with accounting, banking, investment, tax or finance background are encouraged to apply. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and/or fiduciary accounting a plus. Competitive compensation DOE, benefits package.

Responsibilities include preparing documents pertinent to estate and trust administration, gathering asset information, preparing inventories, compiling information for tax returns and estate and trust accountings, maintaining positive contact with clients, financial and tax advisors, co-workers, and observing the confidentiality of client matters.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Company's website:
mwblawyers.com

Benefit Conditions:
60-day eligibility
Only full-time employees eligible

Travel requirement:
No travel - occasional local courthouse travel or other

Ability to Relocate:
Asheville, NC 28801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person
EOE

For more information or to submit your resume in complete confidence, visit:

https://www.indeed.com/job/trusts-and-estates-paralegal-cb57c9c639149089?_gl=1*me8rtb*_gcl_au*MjA5Njk5ODkuMTcwNzgzMDI4Mg..

McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. has an immediate opening for a Land Use, Planning, & Zoning attorney to join its real estate practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in the land use, planning & zoning field, but all qualified candidates with an interest in this area of law are encouraged to apply. A good attitude, excellent communication skills, dedication to client service, and a drive to learn are required.

Applicants must be comfortable working with clients directly, contacting and meeting with public officials, representing clients before government agencies, as well as working with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to advise and assist clients and property owners in achieving their goals. This position includes advising clients regarding how potential projects may fit within a community’s long-term plans, advocating for a project’s approval, creative problem solving, the ability to organize and manage multiple files, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with local communities.

Qualifications:
• All candidates should be licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligible to waive into the North Carolina Bar.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Interest or experience in land use, planning & zoning field.
• Detail-oriented and a drive to meet with people.
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to professional work and relationships.

Job Duties:
• Advise developers and/or landowners.
• Build relationships with clients based on trust.
• Represent clients before government boards and agencies.
• Annual billable hour expectation is a minimum of 1,300, with additional hours dedicated to non-billable goals (e.g. community involvement, professional development, and business development).
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:
• Attorneys: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To apply, email: [email protected] or apply via Indeed.com:

https://www.indeed.com/job/land-use-planning-and-zoning-attorney-real-estate-practice-group-47d6b69d49e2fe4b

Land Use, Planning and Zoning Attorney - Real Estate Practice Group - Asheville, NC 28801 - Indeed.com McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm

Our Trust, Estates, and Elder Law Practice Group is growing and is seeking an estate administration paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, good relationship builder, and has advanced computer skills. Candidates with accounting, banking, investment, tax, or finance background are encouraged to apply. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and/or fiduciary accounting is a plus. Competitive compensation DOE, benefits package.

Responsibilities include preparing documents pertinent to estate and trust administration, gathering asset information, preparing inventories, compiling information for tax returns and estate and trust accountings, maintaining positive contact with clients, financial and tax advisors, and co-workers, and observing the confidentiality of client matters.

For more information and to apply, click below.

Paralegal Trust and Estates Practice Group - Asheville, NC 28801 - Indeed.com McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm