Joseph Ferikes
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Joseph Ferikes
Biography
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.
Joe’s paralegal, Gigi Teague, has been with Joe since 1984. She began her career in the legal field in 1979. She assists firm attorneys in all matters of civil litigation, contractual transactions, real estate and personal injury.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Municipal Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant County Attorney DeKalb County, Georgia
Year: 1975 - 1981
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Member Manager Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC
Year: 2001 - Current
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Private Practitioner Joseph Ferikes
Year: 1981 - 2001
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Professional Associations
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Member (1983 - Current)
28th Judicial District Bar Member (1983 - Current)
North Carolina State Bar # 10875 Member (1983 - Current)
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Awards
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Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Best Lawyers Real Estate Litigation Section, since 2018
Best Lawyers in America 2022.0
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Best Lawyers Real Estate Litigation Section, since 2018
Best Lawyers in America 2023.0
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Best Lawyers, Litigation- Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America 2021.0
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Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
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Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
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Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell 2016.0
Education
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North Carolina State University B.A. (1970) | Economics
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University of Alabama School of Law J.D. (1974) | Law
Websites
Ferikes & Bleynat PPLC
67 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC 28801