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Stephen Joseph Grabenstein

Stephen Joseph Grabenstein

9.7

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contact Information
  • The Van Winkle Law Firm
    11 N Market St
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Office: 828-258-2991
    Fax: 828-257-2773
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Steve has been with the Van Winkle Law Firm since coming to Asheville in 1992.His practice emphasizes trust and estate disputes and fiduciary related claims.In... more

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5 star rating

“BEST ATTORNEY AROUND!!!”

Posted by: a Trusts client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I can honestly say, I do not think there is a better attorney out there. Most people who are exceptionally knowledgeable in their area have no... more
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5 star rating

“AMAZING”

Posted by: a client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Steve is very intelligent and knows the laws and how to settle by mediation as well as courtroom if needed. I feel very confident that Steve can... more
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License

30 years since Stephen Joseph Grabenstein was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
North Carolina Authorized to practice law 1992 05/22/2008
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 1982 05/04/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at The Van Winkle Law Firm 1992–present
Assistant Attorney General at Attorney General of Tennessee 1988–1992
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Tennessee Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982
University of Tennessee BA - Bachelor of Arts 1979

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer in Trust and Estate Litigation North Carolina Super Lawyers 2012
Best Lawyer Best Lawyers in America 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Pisgah Legal Services 2009-present
Member American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Family members settle Macon County trust dispute for $510,000 Lawyers Weekly 2011
Man regains control of $10M in trust assets in mediation Lawyers Weekly 2010
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Battle of Wills -- Caveat Proceedings in North Carolina Annual Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Program 2011
Avoiding the Briar Patch: Mediation of Trust and Estate Disputes 26th Annual Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Program 2005

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