Roberts & Stevens, P.A., Attorneys at Law

10/17/2026

A big thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for the 2026 Building Hope Event! 💌

Thank you for being a part of this important event, where we celebrate the strength and resilience of our community as we develop more affordable housing for all in need!

Blanco Tackabery | Duke Energy | Enterprise Community Partners | Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | Roberts & Stevens, P.A., Attorneys at Law | Legerton Architecture PA

10/17/2026

10/09/2026

Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that Caroline R. Poteat has joined the firm as an associate attorney whose practice focuses on a variety of civil litigation matters. Caroline brings more than a decade of professional experience in nonprofit leadership, land conservation and community development to her work with the firm. Welcome, Caroline.

09/28/2026

Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers list, a rating service in more than 70 practice areas. Billy Clarke, Ann-Patton Hornthal Phillip T. Jackson, and Dennis L. Martin, Jr. were recognized as Super Lawyers. Kathleen Potter Hargrove, David C. Hawisher, and Abbie N. Hornberger were recognized in the Rising Stars category. Congratulations!

08/28/2026

Ones to Watch:
Roberts & Stevens is pleased to celebrate four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.
• Jordan Barnette — Health Care Law; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• L. Kathleen Potter Hargrove — Trusts and Estates
• David C. Hawisher — Appellate Practice; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Abbie Hornberger — Corporate Law
Congratulations to Jordan, Kathleen, David and Abbie on this well-deserved recognition!

https://www.roberts-stevens.com/sixteen-roberts-stevens-attorneys-recognized-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027/

08/26/2026

Lawyer of the Year:
Roberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that partners Phillip T. Jackson and Cindy M. Rice have each been named a 2027 Asheville “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America®.

Phillip was recognized for Litigation – Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, while Cindy was recognized for Litigation – Construction.

Only one attorney in each community is selected for the Lawyer of the Year honor in a given practice area, making this a particularly meaningful recognition.

Congratulations, Phillip and Cindy!
https://www.roberts-stevens.com/sixteen-roberts-stevens-attorneys-recognized-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027/

08/25/2026

Roberts & Stevens congratulates 16 of its attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027.
From corporate and real estate law to environmental, health care, litigation and more, this recognition reflects the depth and breadth of legal experience at Roberts & Stevens.
Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://www.roberts-stevens.com/sixteen-roberts-stevens-attorneys-recognized-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027/

06/22/2026

Last week, partner Susan Russo Klein traded the courtroom for the pitcher's mound, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Asheville Tourists game! ⚾

The pitch represented Susan's last official act as president of the Buncombe Bar Association — and we're happy to report she delivered the pitch with confidence (no appeal necessary 🧢).

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Roberts & Stevens partner and president Vincent D. Childress on receiving the North Carolina Bar Association's Centennial Award.

Presented by the Buncombe County Bar, the award recognizes attorneys whose leadership, volunteerism and public service have made a lasting impact on their communities.

For more than 40 years, Vince has served clients across Western North Carolina while dedicating his time and talents to numerous civic, charitable and professional organizations. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his commitment to our profession and our community.

Please join us in congratulating Vince on this distinguished honor.

05/27/2026

We look forward to welcoming attendees of the Tri-State Environmental Law Conference to Asheville on Friday, May 29, 2026, as hosts of the Friday evening reception.

At Roberts & Stevens, we value the opportunity to connect with professionals dedicated to advancing environmental law and stewardship across our region. We're thrilled to engage in meaningful conversations and celebrate a memorable evening together in the mountains.