Chambers USA Recognizes Art DeBaugh May 24, 2018 Firm News Art DeBaugh has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the best intellectual property lawyers in North Carolina. Noting that Art “is a highly regarded IP practitioner, highlighted for his considerable expertise handling complex trademark matters.” Sources report that they are impressed by his “ability to take a complex issue, break it down and answer in a way that clients can understand.” Chambers USA
Firm Supports Forsyth Technical Community 2018 College Graduates May 11, 2018 Firm News John A. Cocklereece, Jr., Board member of the Forsyth Tech Community College, attended the 2018 graduation on May 10, 2018 at the Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Margaret Spellings, UNC system President was guest speaker. Forsyth Tech graduated 1,630 students receiving associates degrees, diplomas and certificates in various areas of study.
Elizabeth Repetti nominated to serve as Vice President for NCBA April 23, 2018 Firm News The Firm is proud to announce that Elizabeth Repetti has been nominated and has agreed to serve as a Vice President of the North Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors. She will serve a two-year term along with Judge Richard D. Dietz, NC Court of Appeals, Raleigh, Judge Michael L. Robinson, NC District Court, Winston-Salem, and Dean J. Rich Leonard, Campbell University School of Law, Raleigh. The NCBA Board of Governors provides leadership and governance to the North Carolina Bar Association.
BD&P Participates in Wear Red Day February 2, 2018 Firm News Bell Davis & Pitt employees supported the American Heart Association today by participating in their Go Red for Women movement to help raise awareness and save more lives. Heart disease and stroke kill nearly 1 in 3 women each year. The good news is that 80 percent of cardivascular disease may be preventable with education and action. Action means making simple life style changes like eating better and getting active.
Super Lawyers 2018 recognizes Twelve Firm Attorneys January 26, 2018 Firm News Super Lawyers magazine has recognized twelve Bell, Davis, and Pitt attorneys for 2018. This year’s honorees represent six distinct practice areas, and include attorneys from both the Winston-Salem and Charlotte branches.
BD&P Attorneys Recognized among NC Legal Elite for 2018 December 27, 2017 Firm News Ward Davis, founding partner of the Bell, Davis & Pitt Charlotte office, has been recognized as the North Carolina Legal Elite winner in the category of litigation by Business North Carolina magazine. A total of 15 attorneys from Bell, Davis & Pitt, PA have been named to the 2018 class of North Carolina’s Legal Elite by Business North Carolina magazine.
34th Annual Mistletoe Race a Success! December 15, 2017 Firm News This year's Mistletoe Run was a great success. Six hundred kids ran the Race with a total of 2,640 runners coming out to participate. More than 2,316 kids will be served through sports programs at the YMCA as a result of the $60,000 being raised to help stop childhood obesity. The Bell, Davis & Pitt Gear Tent was a big hit with nearly 200 runners leaving their personal belongings with our staff. Thanks to everyone who ran the race and those who volunteered to help make this year's Mistletoe Run a great success.
Firm Collects Holiday Gifts for the Potter's House Children December 15, 2017 Firm News Once again, Bell Davis & Pitt attorneys and staff supported Santa’s Last Stop, an outreach program coordinated by The Potter’s House FRC. Santa’s Last Stop was founded by Reverend John and Pansy Young in 1992 in order to assist parents who had no holiday gifts for their children and had missed the deadlines for other agencies. Serving between 100-300 children, teens, and senior citizens each year, the initiative supports
Girl Scout Troop joins BDP Team for Mistletoe Run December 5, 2017 Firm News The BDP Team enjoyed a beautiful day of running, walking and volunteering at the 34th Annual Mistletoe Run on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Girl Scout Troop 1335 out of Charlotte led by Lynette Neel, wife of Charlotte director Joshua Durham, joined the BDP team by participating in the 5k. These young women have been together for many years and normally run the Harris YMCA's Reindeer Romp.
Bell Davis & Pitt sponsors Success Outfitters November 20, 2017 Firm News In the spirit of thankfulness and goodwill, Bell Davis & Pitt partnered with TRC Staffing Services for a clothing drive to be donated to Goodwill's Success Outfitters. Success Outfitters is a program that provides people with limited resources a way to obtain appropriate clothing for interviews and working on the job at no cost to them. The attorneys and employees of the firm donated suits, slacks, dresses, ties, shoes and various other clothing items over a two week period of time and the results were