Background
McGuire, Joseph P. was born on August 16, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
McGuire, Joseph P. was born on August 16, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
University of North Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, 1972). Harvard Law School (Juris Doctor, 1975). Phi Beta Kappa. Member, Litigation Section, American Bar Association.
Member, Panel of Arbitrators (Commercial), American Arbitration Association.
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, 1975, North Carolina. 1976, Georgia; 1978, United States.
District Court, Western District of North Carolina.
1980, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Phi Beta Kappa. Member: American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section).
Member: State Bar of Georgia. North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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.
State Bar of Georgia. North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Health Law Sections, North Carolina Bar Association.
(Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law).