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The Van Winkle Law Firm Pro

4.6
85 reviews

11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801, U.S.A.

Administrative and Regulatory Law, Business Law, Business Operations and 47 more

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About The Van Winkle Law Firm

Established in 1907, The Van Winkle Law Firm is the largest law firm headquartered in Western North Carolina, proudly serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the southeast.

Established in 1907, The Van Winkle Law Firm is the largest law firm headquartered in Western North Carolina, proudly serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the southeast.

As a distinguished and respected firm, our attorneys have become recognized for our ability to utilize the best practices and methods possible to meet our client’s needs. While we are passionate about providing sound legal counsel, we believe our responsibilities go beyond serving as legal representatives. We are interested in getting to know our clients, and obtaining a thorough understanding of their unique needs and goals.

 

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The Van Winkle Law Firm got this award in 2021

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Responsiveness
3.7
Value for Money
3.6
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 09, 2012
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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 02, 2013
Hired Attorney John G. Kelso

Incredibly inconsistent in providing a timely response, and at times totally non-responsive to emails and phone calls for weeks or months. Responded with sarcasm or blanket excuses when confronted with difficulties in working relationship regarding response times and prioritization of responsibilities to clients. Paid lot of money to review documents, and eventually had to find legal assistance elsewhere. Not what a potentially high paying client would expect from a high caliber law firm...

 
Real Estate
Posted by George
January 08, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Working with the attorney, I found communication very slow and sometimes not at all. After ligation with magistrate a settlement date was established. After the date has passed,I had to contact her with no resolution but more money was required. We all make mistakes, don’t let this be yours. Still waiting for my case to be resolved.

Real Estate
Posted by greg
March 29, 2022
Hired Attorney Mr. Michael M. Thompson

FILED COMPLAINT Against Michael M. Thompson WITH THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR: MARCH 29, 2022... BEWARE of this rude, nasty, insensitive lawyer...i did not recieve my real estate proceeds check or any other form of payment of proceeds of the $24,465.21 from the real estate closing he handled for us...BEWARE!!!

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  • Regulatory Law 1
    • Administrative and Regulatory Law
  • Business Law 3
    • Business Operations
    • Property Owners Associations
    • Business Succession Planning
  • Health Care 1
    • Healthcare
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 1
    • Land Use
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations 1
    • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Intellectual Property 2
    • Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
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    • Privacy and Security
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  • Agency and Distributorships 1
    • Equitable Distribution
  • Litigation 3
    • Estate Litigation
    • Civil Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate
  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
    • Wrongful Death
  • Torts 1
    • Toxic Torts
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    • Charitable Gift Planning
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    • Guardianships
  • Elder Law
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    • Tribal Law
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    • Trusts and Estates and Elder Law
    • Advocacy Protection and Dispute Resolution
    • Long-Term Healthcare and Special Needs Planning
    • Trust and Estate Disputes and Controversies
    • Trust Reformations and Terminations

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1907

  • Additional Links

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4.6
85 reviews

11 North Market StreetAsheville, NC 28801U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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