Joseph A. Ferikes
Trial and Real Estate Litigator
Joe Ferikes began his practice in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia, representing such entities as the County of Dekalb. In 1983, Joe and his wife moved back to their hometown of Asheville to continue his law practice and raise their family. He has been a private practice trial lawyer since 1981, and was a solo practitioner until forming Ferikes & Bleynat in 2001.
Joe’s representative clients include the Towns of Woodfin and Fletcher, North Carolina, as well as the ABC Boards for Fletcher, Woodfin and Black Mountain. Joe has been actively involved in the Greek community and has coached youth sports for more than 15 years.
ASHEVILLE OFFICE
Practice Areas
- Personal injury
- Medical malpractice
- Civil litigation
- Municipal law
Honors
- BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America Litigation since 2018
- Real Estate Section, since 2018
- 2024 Lawyer of the Year, Asheville Metro Area, Litigation
- Real Estate Section, since 2018
Education
- J.D., University of Alabama, 1974
- B.A, Economics, North Carolina State University, 1970
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1974
- North Carolina, 1983
- U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
- 28th Judicial District Bar
Personal
- Asheville native
- Fluent in Greek
