15 Bell, Davis & Pitt Attorneys Receive Super Lawyers Recognition January 13, 2021 Firm News Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, has recognized 15 Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys in its 2021 selection of North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The Top 100: 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list includes Ward Davis, Jason B. James, Alan M. Ruley and Robin J. Stinson.
Bell Davis, & Pitt Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2021 Legal Elite January 4, 2021 Firm News A total of 11 attorneys from Bell, Davis & Pitt have been included in the 2021 edition of Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" and "Hall of Fame." This year’s Legal Elite class represents fewer than 4% of the state’s 28,000 active attorneys.
Attorney Colleen Byers Named 2020 Lawyer of the Year by NC Lawyers Weekly December 1, 2020 Firm News North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has named Bell, Davis & Pitt attorney and mediator Colleen Byers as its 2020 Lawyer of the Year. Colleen is being recognized for her work promoting health and wellness for lawyers, as well as advocating for the collaborative law process.
Bell, Davis, & Pitt Presents the 2020 YMCA Mistletoe Run November 23, 2020 Firm News The YMCA’s 37th Annual Mistletoe Run has finally arrived, which includes a half marathon, 5K and fun run. Bell, Davis & Pitt is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 9th year running. This year, the run will be held virtually, granting all participants the chance to run on their own time between December 5-13 and preferred location. Registration is open, and funds this year will provide families with financial assistance for the YMCA E-Learning Academy.
Bell, Davis & Pitt Named to 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" List November 5, 2020 Firm News U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has named Bell, Davis & Pitt as one of its 2021 "Best Law Firms." The annual guide honors law firms with high ratings from both clients and peers for its professional excellence.
Attorney Robin Stinson Now Holds AAML Arbitration Certification October 1, 2020 Firm News Divorce & Family Law Blog Attorney Robin J. Stinson is now a certified arbitrator through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). While Robin has previously served as an arbitrator in NC family law cases, this AAML certification represents another level of distinction. She is one of only 15 AAML-certified arbitrators in the state of North Carolina.
Attorneys Ward Davis and Jason James Now Also Offer ADR Services Through Miles Mediation & Arbitration August 27, 2020 Firm News Mediation & Arbitration Blog Ward Davis and Jason James, partners at Bell, Davis & Pitt, are now available to mediate through the panel of neutrals at Miles Mediation & Arbitration’s Charlotte Office. The Charlotte office, which recently opened, is a 7,000-square-foot facility dedicated exclusively to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Best Lawyers Recognizes 30 Firm Attorneys, including 5 as "Lawyers of the Year" August 18, 2020 Firm News The 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© recognizes 30 firm attorneys, including five Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys named as "Lawyer of the Year." The "Lawyer of the Year" award recognizes the attorney with the highest overall peer feedback for a practice area in a specific region. The attorneys who received the "Lawyer of the Year" designation for their respective practice area in the Triad are:
Byers to Co-Present at Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law CLE on Malpractice July 8, 2020 Firm News Attorney Colleen Byers will be co-presenting at the North Carolina Bar Association’s Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Program on July 23. The session, titled “Watch Out! Malpractice Avoidance, Claims Repair & Ethical Considerations,” is part of a 6-hour CLE program. Byers will be co-presenting with Mark Scruggs, senior claims counselor with Lawyers Mutual. This year marks the first time that the annual Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Program, now in its 41st year, will be held virtually.
Supreme Court Holds Employers Cannot Discriminate Based on Sexual Orientation or Transgender Status June 19, 2020 Firm News By Kristen R. Kovach & Marc E. Gustafson