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Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon Included in Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms 2024

November 14, 2023
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The 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…

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Best Lawyers in America Honors Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon Partners in 2024

August 17, 2023
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The 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,…

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Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon included in the 2023 Edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers

January 31, 2023
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We 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…

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Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC, and Cannon Law, PC, Join Forces

Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC, and Cannon Law, PC, Join Forces

December 7, 2022
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The 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.…

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Best Lawyers in America Honors Ferikes & Bleynat Partners in 2023

August 22, 2022
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We 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…

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Ferikes & Bleynat Relocates

July 14, 2022
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We 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.

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Best Lawyers in America Honors Joe Ferikes and Ed Bleynat in 2022

April 21, 2022
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We 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…

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North Carolina Super Lawyers List Edward Bleynat in 2022

February 14, 2022
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We 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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Ferikes & Bleynat Listed in US News/Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms 2022

November 17, 2021
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We have been proudly selected to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers in America 2022 Best Law Firms as an Asheville Metropolitan Tier 1 ranked law firm in the area of Litigation – Real Estate, as a Tier 2 ranked firm in Commercial Litigation, and as a Tier 3 ranked firm in Litigation – Land Use & Zoning. This is the firm’s fourth appearance on the Best Lawyers/U.S. News Best Law Firms list. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings is now in its twelfth consecutive year. For a concise explanation of the methodology for inclusion in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”, visit the Best Law Firms website at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/methodology.aspx. Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC is an Asheville-based civil litigation…

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Ferikes & Bleynat Listed in Best Law Firms 2021

June 11, 2021
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We are proud to share that we have again been selected to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers in America “Best Law Firms” list in 2021 as an Asheville Metropolitan Tier 1 ranked law firm in the area of Litigation – Real Estate and as a Tier 2 firm in Litigation – Land Use & Zoning. This is the firm’s third appearance on the Best Lawyers/U.S. News Best Law Firms list. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings is now in its eleventh consecutive year. For a concise explanation of the methodology for inclusion in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”, visit the Best Law Firms website at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/methodology.aspx. Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC is an Asheville-based law firm serving clients…

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