Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon PLLC

10/20/2026

Estate planning is one of those things that's easy to put off—until someone needs the documents you never got around to creating. During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, consider making that appointment. Call us if you need a referral.

10/15/2026

Mediation puts something valuable back into the hands of the people involved in a dispute: a measure of control over the outcome. That's worth recognizing on Conflict Resolution Day.

10/10/2026

09/17/2026

Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon congratulates Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. on his selection to the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers list. Ed has received this recognition for nine consecutive years, beginning in 2019.

Congratulations to Ed on another year of recognition for his work and professional achievement.

08/20/2026

We have two significant Best Lawyers honors to celebrate in 2027.

Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year for Litigation – Real Estate in Asheville. Only one attorney in a practice area and metropolitan region receives the Lawyer of the Year designation in each edition. Ed is also recognized for Litigation – Insurance and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning.

Joseph A. Ferikes reaches another important milestone this year: his 10th consecutive year of recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Real Estate. Joe was also the Asheville Lawyer of the Year in this practice area in 2024.
Congratulations to Ed and Joe on these well-deserved honors from their peers.

07/04/2026

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Edward L. Bleynat Jr. on his selection to the inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Legal 250.

This statewide recognition honors attorneys whose careers reflect excellence in legal practice, leadership, and service to the profession. Ed's inclusion adds to a distinguished list of honors that includes Best Lawyers in America, North Carolina Super Lawyers, and the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Commercial & Consumer Litigation Power List.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for Ed's continued leadership, professionalism, and dedication to clients throughout Western North Carolina.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the men who have answered the call to guide, protect, encourage, and inspire.