Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2026

A Distinguished Team Recognized for Litigation Excellence

Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected legal honors in the United States. With decades of combined experience and a deep commitment to client-centered litigation, these attorneys continue to set the standard in their fields.

• Joseph A. Ferikes has been a fixture in the Litigation – Real Estate section since 2018. With a long-established practice in Asheville, Joe is valued for his measured counsel and thoughtful handling of complex real estate and business litigation.
• Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. has been recognized since 2020 for his work in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, and Litigation – Real Estate. Ed is known for his strategic clarity and tenacious advocacy, particularly in high-value disputes involving business and property interests.
• William E. Cannon Jr., included in Best Lawyers since 2024, is recognized in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Real Estate, and Municipal Law. Bill brings precision and forward-thinking insight to cases involving public and private sector land use, zoning, and governance.

These honors reflect both peer respect and the firm’s consistent dedication to legal excellence. All three attorneys continue to handle cases with care, integrity, and a strong record of results.

About the Best Lawyers Selection Process

The Best Lawyers in America® is the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publication. Recognition is based entirely on confidential evaluations submitted by other lawyers in the same geographic and practice areas. Attorneys are not required or allowed to pay for inclusion. To learn more about Best Lawyers methodology, visit: www.bestlawyers.com/methodology

About Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon

Based near downtown Asheville and with an office in Waynesville, Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon provides litigation-focused representation in matters involving business disputes, real estate conflicts, zoning and land use, insurance litigation, and municipal law. Known for their practical, detail-oriented advocacy, the firm’s attorneys bring a balance of courtroom experience and settlement strategy to every case. Their reputation for professionalism and principled advocacy is well established across western North Carolina.