Background
Wood, Junior, Richard A. was born on August 18, 1937 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Wood, Junior, Richard A. was born on August 18, 1937 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Duke University (Bachelor of Arts, 1959. Bachelor of Laws, 1962). Mayor, City of Asheville, 1971-1975.
Delta Theta Phi.
Editor-in-Chief, Duke Law Journal, 1961-1962. Business and Labor.
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, 1962, North Carolina. Mayor, City of Asheville, 1971-1975.
Delta Theta Phi.
Editor-in-Chief, Duke Law Journal, 1961-1962. Member, Labor Law Section and Law Management Section, North Carolina Bar Association. 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, Labor Law Section and Law Management Section, North Carolina Bar Association.