Wallis, Bowens, Averhart, and Assoc.

09/18/2026

Thank you to the LA Scruggs Medical & Dental Society for inviting Attorney Averhart to speak on our practice areas, the estate planning program we are working alongside the The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project, and continuing conversations to connect our legal, medical, and dentistry professionals to serve our communities better.

09/14/2026

We ended last week with a little after work meet up to welcome our recent hires and send our well wishes to others who have taken on new legal opportunities.

09/03/2026

Thank you North Carolina A&T State University for allowing Attorney Averhart to serve farmers with the estate planning program the law firm is working alongside The Land Loss Prevention Project. Here are some photos from the Farmers Road Trip & Ginger Field Day events that took place August 30- September 1, and September 3.

08/19/2026

Today Attorney Wallis and Attorney Averhart popped up to the office in matching shirts and jackets. Looks like the good trouble loves twinning ☺️ They also share the same birthday 🎂 Here are some highlights from the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Summer Continuing Legal Education Conference where Wallis, Bowens, Averhart, and Assoc. was a silver sponsor of the event. The program materials have a beautiful dedication to Attorney Bowens included. Dr. Eddie Glaude gave a powerful keynote presentation.

07/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by today for the portrait unveiling of Attorney Bowens on his birthday. Special thanks to photographer, John Ficara, and The Land Loss Prevention Project.

04/29/2026

Funeral information is now available.

04/25/2026

I am saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected loss of our partner, Stephon J. Bowens. He was a God fearing man who believed in family. He leaves behind his fiancée, Marquetta Gore, his son, Johnathan Ryan Bowens, his mother, Clavis Bowens, and a long list of family, friends, and clients. His love of family led him into a law career in public service. He was a pioneer in educational advocacy that made lasting changes to legislation in North Carolina. His work continued as the Executive Director of The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project where he continued to make monumental changes to the lives of farmers facing discrimination within the United States and across the world. When he transitioned into private practice he made a decision to show a true model of familial based legal practice and began Bowens Law Group, PLLC where my journey began with him. He then took me on as a partner and we’ve gone from Bowens & Averhart, PLLC to Wallis, Bowens, Averhart, & Associates, PLLC when Diane Wallis joined the team as a partner. We continue his legacy on in our practice with the amazing work we continue to do alongside The Land Loss Prevention Project for farmers and landowners. We are reaching out to all our clients and supportive friends during this time and will be diligent in caring for you all. Stephon will be greatly missed. A longer tribute will be available on our website. You will always be remembered here Stephon. Thank you for pouring so much passion into supporting people who need a strong legal advocate and compassionate guidance in their most vulnerable moments.

Sincerely,

Saleisha Averhart & The WBAA Law team

12/16/2025

Happy holidays from our team. Have a safe & prosperous New Year!

11/14/2025

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11/14/2025

Retirement savings is so important and so hard when you are trying to fit so many other urgent expenses into your budget. Anyone with spare coins can now put more of them away for retirement.

The IRS announced a $1,000 increase to the 401(k) contribution limit and a $500 increase to the IRA limit for 2026.