Background
Thigpen, Douglas O. was born on November 4, 1951 in Macon, Georgia, United States.
Thigpen, Douglas O. was born on November 4, 1951 in Macon, Georgia, United States.
University of North Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, 1972. Juris Doctor, 1976).
Worked at McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. (Asheville, North Carolina) specializing in General Civil Practice in State and Federal Courts, Commercial, Corporation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Probate, Labor Relations, Health Care, Construction, Personal Injury, Taxation and Securities Law. Admitted to the bar, 1976, North Carolina. Member, Real Property Section, North Carolina Bar Association.
Member, Real Property Council, North Carolina Bar Association, 1992-1997.
(Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law, Residential Transactions, Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions, North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization). McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. is the oldest law firm in Asheville, continuously engaged in the practice of law since 1894.
The firm engages in a general civil practice, with a focus on the business, financial and litigation needs of its clients. The firm"s practice, although tailored to the needs of Western North Carolina, enjoys client relationships throughout the United States.
Complementing the firm"s practice is the continuing involvement of its members in the Asheville community.
Most notably, Mr. Wood (1971-1975) and Mr. Bissette (1985-1989) have served as Mayors of Asheville and Mr.
Cloninger currently serves on the Asheville City Council.
Member, Real Property Section, North Carolina Bar Association. Member, Real Property Council, North Carolina Bar Association, 1992-1997. (Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law, Residential Transactions, Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions, North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization).