Mike Wimer is a civil trial attorney and the firm’s chief legal strategist. He focuses his practice on complex trial matters with substantial issues of law, damages, and where large numbers of people are adversely affected. During his nearly three decades as a litigator, he has tried jury cases involving bad faith insurance claims, construction disputes, commercial contract cases, partnership disputes, employment law, personal injury, and many other areas of civil practice.
Mike has the stamina, fortitude and passion to stay the course in complex cases where the adversary is often a large corporation and a big law firm with unlimited resources. As proof, one of his class actions recently settled after almost eight years of litigation. It takes a unique law firm and a special breed of lawyer to pursue complex litigation against the nation’s largest corporations, banks, and other well-financed defendants. Mike is a tireless advocate and believes that absolute justice is the ultimate goal for every client, even if that means his firm may sometimes have to wait years to get paid for their legal work.
Mike enjoys supporting lawyers in other firms by co-venturing cases where there is a need for extra resources and special litigation experience. Solo practitioners and lawyers in other small firms have told us they would not have been able to accept some of their cases without being able to bring us on board. It is a great way for our firm to help other lawyers.
Practice areas
Litigation is the process of resolving a dispute by filing a complaint between individuals or businesses through the court system. Litigation can involve multiple areas of the law and is necessary when an agreement or initial negotiation will not resolve the dispute. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants and will manage the entire litigation process, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, trial, settlement, and appeal.
33 years
When a large group of people have been adversely affected in a similar way, a class action lawsuit may be the best course of action. Class action is a type of litigation where one or more plaintiffs represent a large group of individuals or businesses in a lawsuit against common defendants, filed in state or federal court.
18 years
Governing the broad areas of business and consumer transactions, commercial law encompasses the rights, relations, and conduct of businesses and individuals involved in commerce.
33 years
Dealing with matters related to building construction and engineering, construction law involves a combination of contract, commercial, planning, and employment law. As experienced construction law attorneys, we can support you in governing the construction process, from project bidding to the formation of agreements and contracts, and help you navigate any disputes that may arise.
33 years
Considerably different from private sector contracts, government contracts and acquisitions are subject to numerous statutes, regulations, and policies. They contain mandatory clauses that give the government special contractual rights, such as the right to change terms and conditions or terminate the contract. Retaining the services of an experienced attorney can help protect you and ensure you are meeting the stringent regulations and requirements necessary.
33 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2001 | 06/23/2022 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1986 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Asheville Law Group | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Carolina State Bar | Member | 2000 - Present |
28th Judicial District Bar | Member | 2000 - Present |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Leadership Counsel | 2000 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1986 - Present |
Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyers | Attorney Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of South Carolina School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of South Carolina | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Don Kight, Litigation Attorney on Mar 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Mike Wimer for years and like and respect him as a person. I have worked with him on several complex legal matters. As a lawyer Mike is creative and treats his clients and opposing counsel with respect. He is a brilliant litigator with the rare ability to be highly aggressive while maintaining a cool, even keeled mind and demeanor. I routinely refer litigation matters to him.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.