Bell Davis & Pitt PA

04/23/2026

A Will is more than a document; it’s a way to provide clarity and peace of mind for the people who matter most.

From naming guardians to outlining how assets are distributed, having a Will helps ensure your wishes are carried out. Without one, those decisions may be left to the state.

Read more on our blog: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/what-is-a-will

04/08/2026

In case you missed it, BDP attorney John A. Cocklereece Jr. joined WFDD’s Morning Edition to talk through property tax revaluation appeals.

Take a listen:

Property owners in Guilford and Davidson Counties have recently received property tax revaluation notices for 2026. Property Tax Attorney John Cocklereece with Bell, Davis & Pitt Attorneys in Winston-Salem talks about the process of filing a successful tax revaluation appeal.

02/27/2026

Super Lawyers has named 11 Bell, Davis and Pitt attorneys to its 2026 list. Please join us in congratulating the following attorneys:

In Winston-Salem:
Daniel C. Bruton | Bankruptcy: Business
Jones P. Byrd | Criminal Defense
D. Anderson Carmen | Construction Litigation
Galen G. Craun, III | Business/Corporate
Mark A. Jones | Criminal Defense: White Collar
Alan M. Ruley | Business Litigation
Robin J. Stinson | Family Law
Kevin G. Williams | Business Litigation

In Charlotte:
Ward Davis | Business Litigation
Joshua B. Durham | Business Litigation
Marc E. Gustafson | Employment & Labor

North Carolina Rising Stars
Ashley DiMuzio Froeschle | Criminal Defense

To learn more about each attorney and their practice, visit the "Our Team" page here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/attorneys-and-counselors
For details on the Super Lawyers' independently researched and peer-reviewed selection process, please visit the Super Lawyers website for details.

02/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that 11 Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina's 2026 Legal Elite class, with Marc Gustafson being named the category winner in Employment Law. This year’s Legal Elite class represents approximately 3.6% of the state’s active attorneys to date.

This annual directory of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite is based on the responses of a DataJoe Research survey distributed to every active member of the N.C. State Bar residing within the state. Attorneys are then asked whom they rate among the current best in business-related categories. Attorneys can’t vote for themselves, but they may select members within their firm as long as they vote for an out-of-firm attorney in the same category.

Bankruptcy
•Daniel C. Bruton, Winston-Salem
Construction
•Ward Davis, Charlotte
Corporate Law
•Galen G. Craun III, Winston-Salem
Criminal
•Jones P. Byrd Jr., Winston-Salem
Employment
•Marc E. Gustafson, Charlotte (Category Winner 2026)
Family
•Clara Ann Ignich, Winston-Salem
•Robin J. Stinson, Winston-Salem
Litigation
•Joshua B. Durham, Charlotte
•Alan M. Ruley, Winston-Salem
•Kevin G. Williams, Winston-Salem
Tax & Estate Planning
•Amy K. Smith, Winston-Salem

The Legal Elite Hall of Fame honors previous top vote-getters in a specific practice area. The winner is ineligible to win again as a top vote-getter in the same practice area in the future. Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys in the Hall of Fame are:

Frank M. Bell, Jr. — The state's top real estate attorney in 2010.
Ward Davis — The state's top litigation attorney in 2018.
William K. (Bill) Davis — The state's top litigation attorney in 2006.

The full Legal Elite directory can be found in the January 2026 issue of Business North Carolina.
For more details on Business North Carolina and DataJoe Research's selection and research/methodology click here. For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at [email protected].

12/24/2025

From all of us at Bell, Davis & Pitt: May your Holidays be filled with warmth and your New Year with prosperity and happiness!

12/18/2025

A little preparation today could mean fewer surprises later. The 2026 tax filing season is coming soon, and the IRS is reminding taxpayers to start getting ready now.
Read more on our blog: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/preparing-for-the-2026-tax-filing-season

11/27/2025

May your day be filled with gratitude and happiness! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As a reminder, our Winston-Salem and Charlotte offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.

11/21/2025

We are honored to share that Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A. has been recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2026.

The firm received recognition across 41 practice areas, including 31 Tier 1 rankings in the Charlotte and Triad metropolitan areas (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point).

This acknowledgment reflects the professionalism, skill, and dedication of our attorneys and staff, as recognized by clients and peers alike.

Read more on our blog here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/bell-davis-pitt-named-to-2026-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-list

11/11/2025

Veterans, thank you for your service!

11/07/2025

Last week, at the North Carolina State Bar’s Annual Meeting, Bell, Davis & Pitt attorney Kevin G. Williams was sworn in as President-Elect of the State Bar.

Please join us in congratulating Kevin on this well-deserved honor and recognition of his leadership and service to the legal profession.