Firm News

The Bell, Davis, & Pitt Firm News Blog is an outlet for our firm to share news of developments within our firm as well as our interactions with our communities.

Firm gathers at Tanglewood Park

Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys and their families gathered for fun, food and music at Tanglewood Park to thank our summer clerks for their hard work. Dinner was catered by 1703, and Destination Bluegrass played live music.

Bell Davis & Pitt Supports Food Drive for Winston-Salem Children

Bell, Davis, and Pitt is supporting a collection drive for H.O.P.E.

Phone Scam Targeting North Carolinians

Justin M. Hardy

There is a new phone scam targeting North Carolina citizens in which the caller purports to represent a law firm collecting a debt. According to Lawyers Mutual, the scammer threatens the would-be victim with arrest if the debt isn't paid via credit card during the phone call. The call might go something like this:

Colleen Byers to Speak at Panel Event for Young Professionals

Bell, Davis & Pitt Attorney Colleen Byers will speak at a “Live, Work, Play Panel Discussion" at Wake Forest University this Thursday. Hosted by the Winston <40 City of Arts & Innovation Intern Experience, Colleen and her fellow panelists will share their advice and insight with summer interns and young professi

Bell Davis & Pitt Welcomes Summer Clerks

To welcome to the firm our two summer clerks, Rachel Opelinger and James King, this past weekend attorneys and their families gathered for a Saturday retreat. Rachel Opelinger completed recently her second year at the Wake Forest University School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Richmond and has clerked at Katten, Muchin, & Rosenman LLP.

Art DeBaugh recognized by Chambers USA

Art DeBaugh has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the best intellectual property lawyers in North Carolina. Noting that Art “attracts praise for his solid reputation in trademark circles,” Chambers USA placed Art in Band 2 for Intellectual Property, a distinction given to only seven lawyers in the state.

Firm sponsors 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Dinner

Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America, honored Kelly S. King, CEO and Chairman of BB&T as their 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year on May 10, 2016.

Firm Sponsors Winston-Salem Symphony Free Concert for Community

The Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony presented a free Concert for Community on Sunday, May 7, 2016.

Bell, Davis & Pitt Supports Winston-Salem Foundation's 2016 Community Luncheon

The Winston-Salem Foundation attracts over 1,000 community members each year to their annual Community Luncheon to honor community builders and learn more about emerging topics in the community. Jamie Vollmer served as keynote speaker at this May 4, 2016, event, as a thought—provoking advocate of public education. Given the recently announced Peer Project, a $2 million commitment to supporting professional developm

Firm sponsors ACC Banquet

In April of each year, Associates in Christian Counseling hosts its major fundraiser and invites individuals and business owners to participate through sponsorships. Bell, Davis, & Pitt was honored to participate as a Bronze Sponsor of the April 19, 2016 event in support of Associates’ commitment to the Winston-Salem, Rockingham County, and Surry County communities.