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We are proud to announce that three of our esteemed attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and excellence in the legal profession. Honorees from Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. Ed is a founding member of Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon. He is recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, and Litigation – Real Estate. Ed is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has been continuously selected to multiple practice sections in Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Super Lawyers. He is included in the 2024 Commercial and Consumer…
Read MoreThe Asheville and Waynesville litigation firm Ferikes | Bleynat | Cannon congratulates Edward L. Bleynat Jr. on his recognition to the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Commercial & Consumer Litigation Power List. The Power List recognizes leading attorneys in various areas of the law who demonstrate exceptional expertise and are well-versed in consumer litigation’s nuances. These attorneys have extensive experience and a successful track record, showcasing their ability to provide high-quality advice, and whose peers frequently refer clients, a testament to their expertise and achievements. Power LIst lawyers exemplify professionalism and collegiality in their interactions within the legal system, think creatively to identify all options for their clients, and be the go-to recommendation when someone needs legal help in our state. Ed Bleynat is a founding…
Read MoreThe law firm of Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon, PLLC, is proudly selected to the Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 Best Law Firms list. The firm has been included in the Asheville Metropolitan statistical area – essentially all of Western North Carolina – as a: Tier 1 ranked law firm in the area of Litigation – Real Estate Tier 2 ranked law firm in Commercial Litigation Tier 3 ranked law firm in Litigation – Land Use & Zoning This is the firm’s sixth appearance on the Best Law Firms list. “We are deeply appreciative of this recognition, and for the support of our peers included in Best Lawyers in America, from which this recognition is derivative”, says Edward Bleynat, the firm’s senior managing partner. For a…
Read MoreThe newly merged firm of Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon is proud to share with you that Joseph Ferikes, Edward Bleynat, and William Cannon, Jr., have been included in 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Joe has been continuously listed in the Litigation – Real Estate since 2018, and is named the 2024 Asheville Metropolitan Area Lawyer of the Year in this practice section. Ed Bleynat is included in the Commercial Litigation Section, the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning Section, the Litigation – Real Estate Section, and the Litigation – Insurance Section. This is Ed’s fifth appearance on the Best Lawyers list. Bill Cannon is enjoying his first year named to the list in four sections: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning,…
Read MoreWe are pleased to share that Edward Bleynat and William Cannon, Jr. have been included in the 2023 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers as Top Rated Attorneys in multiple litigation arenas. Ed is a Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American Inns of Court Master of the Bench. Licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee, Ed is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America’s Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Land Use & Zoning, and Commercial Litigation Sections. Bill is a member of the Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American Inns of Court. He is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Georgia, where he is a past President of the State Bar…
Read MoreThe Asheville and Waynesville litigation firms of Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC, and Cannon Law, PC are pleased to announce that the firms have joined together. The new firm, FERIKES BLEYNAT & CANNON PLLC, will continue to operate both their Asheville and Waynesville locations. The new firm boasts six attorneys offering more than a century of combined legal experience. Twenty-plus year partners Joseph Ferikes and Edward Bleynat are pleased to introduce William E. Cannon, Jr., William W. Decker, Jr., and Tiffany Yates to the members of the bar that do not know them, and ask that you join us in welcoming them to the district and the camaraderie enjoyed by its members. William E. Cannon, Jr. (Bill) has been practicing law for more than 40 years.…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Joseph Ferikes and Edward Bleynat have been included in 29th Edition of Best Lawyers in America for 2023. Joe has been continuously listed in the Litigation – Real Estate since 2018. Ed Bleynat is included in the Commercial Litigation Section, the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning Section, and the Litigation – Real Estate Section. This is Ed’s fourth year of inclusion. Best Lawyers© compiles its annual lists through peer-review. More information about Best Lawyers methodology is found on their website at https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology. Joe Ferikes holds licenses in Georgia and North Carolina. He has been a private practice trial lawyer for the greater part of five decades Ed Bleynat is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell…
Read MoreWe have relocated to 67 Charlotte Street across from Clayton Street in downtown Asheville. The firm’s telephone number (828-251-1588) and email address (info@ashevillelitigators.com) remain the same. Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC is an Asheville litigation firm representing consumers and businesses across Western North Carolina through corporate, real estate, and construction disputes, foreclosures, contracts, and personal injuries. To find out more about the firm, visit our website at https://ashevillelitigators.com.
Read MoreWe are honored to share with you that Joseph Ferikes and Edward Bleynat have been included in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Joe Ferikes has been continuously listed in the Litigation – Real Estate since 2018. First recognized on the 2020 list, Ed Bleynat is included in the Commercial Litigation Section, the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning Section, and the Litigation – Real Estate Section. Joe Ferikes holds licenses in Georgia and North Carolina. He has been a private practice trial lawyer for the greater part of five decades Ed Bleynat is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and is included in the North Carolina Super Lawyers lists and is a Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American…
Read MoreWe are excited to share that Edward Bleynat has been included in the 2022 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney. Ed is a Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American Inns of Court Master of the Bench and Past President. Licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee, Ed is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America’s Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Land Use & Zoning, and Commercial Litigation Sections. Ed and his partner, Joe Ferikes, have been practicing law together for more than two decades. Super Lawyers rates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Ed…
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