Brian David Elston

Brian David Elston

also known as Brian Elston

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Education ... +2 more

95 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC

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16 years

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16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

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Brian Elston Law

95 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Brian David Elston's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helpful. Patient. Diligent. Compassionate.

Brian is probably the only lawyer in Asheville, who is at his desk past 4:30pm on a Friday! (5:30). Brian talked with me over the phone and reviewed my file in person. He is straight forward and gets to the bottom line. I am grateful for his time to walk me through my next steps.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100% recommend

In May if 2019, I was in a car accident where I was T-boned by someone who ran a stop sign. I was referred to Brian by a close friend and began the process of filing a complaint against the opposing insurance company for the horrendously low settlement offer I received from them. Coming into this ...case, I was naive and unaware of the legal processes involved in such an endeavor. I thought, “Well the driver admitted fault, the damage is recorded, this will be easy”. I had absolutely no idea that my accident would have become such a battle to receive money lost. And that battle was fought tooth and nail by Brian and his team for me. We were in the middle of this process when the pandemic hit, which added another layer of complications and delays to everything. It took almost 3 years to get to the end of this settlement. Brian and Jenna, whom I worked with the most personally, were kind and patient with my unending questions, compassionate with my frequent emotional meltdowns, and kept me in the loop with my case regularly, knowing how much stress it was bringing me in my personal life, I didn’t feel in the dark. Brian had even come in on his day off just to meet with me and hear me cry about how unfair everything was. That’s a patient man. He wasn’t scared to tell me the truth of the arduous process we were in, even if I didn’t want to accept it, something I appreciated a lot. Anytime I had to come into the office, I was met warmly by Jenna, who always remembered me and my case. It never felt like a stuffy or cold lawyers office. I even met another individual who worked on my case behind the scenes that I was unaware of, he was very kind and happy to meet me, which made me feel that much more secure knowing Brian’s team was truly invested in my case. I never felt like I was just another number or just a client. I felt like Brian and Jenna genuinely cared about me as a person, they were truly fighting for me and my case. And to be quite candid, I believe they gave me more time and effort than they ever got compensated for after everything was said and done. But that didn’t stop them from treating me like family. Brian never stopped fighting for me even when we knew I wasn’t going to receive what we hoped I would. I have learned through this process, the system is absolutely flawed, ugly, unfair, and will make you insane. That is just the truth. I was a little fish in an ocean of sharks. The system isn’t set up for us. You ***need*** someone like Brian, like Jenna, who are aware of those flaws, and are still willing to go in and fight an uphill battle for you, which is exactly what they did for me. So, thank you Brian, Jenna, and the whole Brian Elston Law Firm, for staying grounded, staying connected, and staying human in such an exploitive world. You are gems! I 100% recommend this business.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Really good attorney

I hired Brian over a year ago and not only is he a really nice man, he is a great attorney. I would recommend him to anyone out there needing a helping hand.

Posted by Kenton Massey | August 13, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Focus Group

Brian offered the opportunity to be part of a focus group at his beautiful legal office. He was an excellent host to all that attended and very organized with the focus materials. It was obvious to me that Mr. Elston is a sharp and highly skilled lawyer with a formidable ability to outline the facts ...of a case while remaining politely attentive to multiple speakers and extracting key information. I would have no hesitation in choosing him to represent me or my family and friends in cases covered by his representation. Thank you Brian Elston!!

Posted by Holley | June 26, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

He will not waste your time

I had called Mr.Elston's office about a personal injury case.He was very upfront with me and told me what I needed to do.I liked him very well.

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Brian David Elston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Bowman

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Expert in his field, and a gem of a man. And look at that smile, it's dazzling, and genuine."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Elston's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Michael Macht

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known and worked with Brian multiple times in the past. He's dedicated to his clients, their concerns, and will generally work to ensure that they're level of stress during trying times is as minimal as possible. He's genuinely an all around good guy and I'd trust him with any issue I may have in the future."

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Susan Ciaravella

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a sharp trial lawyer. He is experienced, detailed and focused. I feel confident making a referral to him for personal injury and worker's compensation legal matters."

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Laura Hooks

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an extremely enthusiastic attorney and advocate. I gladly refer workers compensation, personal injury, and employment litigation cases to him because I am confident he will fight for his clients."

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J. Amburgey

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Elson is a topnotch attorney. I have had the opportunity to work both with and against him, and each time I have been impressed with the way he handled the task at hand. I am confident in Brian Elston and I wouldn’t hesitate to refer close friends and relatives to him for legal representation."

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Jim Siemens

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a smart and resourceful. His background as an adjuster, before becoming a lawyer, makes him uniquely qualified to represent injured people. He cares about his clients and fights for them because he cares."

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Katherine Pomroy

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Brian on opposing sides of a workers compensation matter. Brian is an extremely bright and effective lawyer with excellent strategic thinking ability and communication skills. Without hesitation, I recommend Brian to anyone who has been injured on the job and needs representation to have his or her rights protected and achieve the best possible financial outcome."

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Chad Donnahoo

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Brian Elston and when I have workers' compensation matters with my own clients (work that I don't do myself), I always refer my clients to Mr. Elston. He is caring, intelligent and a zealous advocate for his clients. When I recommend another attorney to handle an issue for one of my own clients, I make that recommendation carefully and with much thought. When it comes to workers' comp and other personal injury issues, I've never thought twice in recommending Mr. Elston to anyone of my clients."

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Starling Underwood

Education lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Minick

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is the man when it comes to workers' compensation. He is extremely detailed in his case prep and very easy to talk to. He is regarded in the local bar as an attorney that aggressively fights for his clients while still maintaining professionalism with opposing counsel. Five stars for Brain!"

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Susan Ciaravella

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Michael Macht

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J. Amburgey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Katherine Pomroy

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Jim Siemens

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James Minick

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Young Guns, NC Business Elite

2015

40 under 40, Biltmore Beacon

2008

Client Counseling, American Bar Association

2008

Client Counseling, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Brian Elston Law

2015 - Present

Attorney, Williams & Mills, PLLC

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Campbell Shatley, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Attorney, David R. Payne, P.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2015 - Present

28th Judicial District Bar

Executive Committee

2014 - Present

Concerned Biker's Association

Legal Counsel

2009 - Present

28th Judicial District Bar

2014 - 2016

Montford Neighborhood Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Learning Center v. Cherokee County Bd. of Educ., 736 S.E.2d 201 (2012)

Judgment affirmed at court of appeals

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Education

2009

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

2016 Continuing Education

Hot Topics in Bond Forfeitures

2012

Legal Boot Camp

An Introduction to IDEA and Section 504

2011

North Carolina School Boards Association Fall Seminar

Personnel Law and School Board Meetings

2011

Leadership Training

FMLA, ADA, Disability, and Workers' Compensation Shoot

2011

Law Conference

The Interplay between FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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