The Van Winkle Law Firm, established in 1907, is a long standing Western North Carolina firm with two offices in Asheville and Hendersonville. It is among the oldest practices in the state and the largest law firm headquartered in Western North Carolina, comprising more than 35 experienced attorneys serving individuals, families and businesses across the southeast.

The firm’s practice areas span business law, real estate, trusts and estates, elder law, employment law and litigation, supported by multidisciplinary teams that draw on a wide range of experience to address complex matters efficiently and strategically.

Clients benefit from the firm’s commitment to clear communication, practical guidance and responsive service. The team focuses on understanding clients’ goals and delivering strategies that align with those objectives while navigating regulatory requirements and risk.

About The Van Winkle Law Firm

Founded in 1907

95 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Business
Lawsuits & Disputes
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Real Estate counsel at The Van Winkle Law Firm covers commercial and residential transactions, including drafting and reviewing leases, negotiating terms and contracts, and ensuring compliance with North Carolina statutes and local regulations to help clients close real estate deals confidently.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Employment and Workplace Law services help clients navigate North Carolina and federal labor laws, advising on compliance, policy development and dispute resolution to minimize risk and foster productive work environments for employers and employees alike.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Business

The firms business law practice assists startups, growth companies and established entities with entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, governance, taxation considerations and ongoing regulatory compliance, all with a focus on aligning strategy with clients' goals and industry needs.

Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Litigation and dispute resolution are core capabilities, with skilled representation in court and in alternative dispute resolution settings such as mediation and arbitration. The firm handles complex commercial disputes and civil litigation, seeking efficient, favorable results for clients.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Private Client

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law are core to private client work, with guidance on estate planning, trust formation and administration, guardianships and elder care planning. The firm provides personalized strategies to protect assets and ensure smooth transitions for individuals and families.

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law