Thursday, May 21, 2009

Recent Attorney Information

James W. Narron


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1270 WMPM News Article: Smithfield attorney James W. Narron has been elected chairman of the statewide board of the NC Community Foundation (NCCF). As chairman, Narron leads the Foundation’s board in the areas of fund development, grant-making and strategic planning to ensure that the organization meets community needs across North Carolina. Board members also serve as the Foundation’s ambassadors throughout the state. Narron practices law in Smithfield with Narron, O’Hale and Whittington, P.A. He is a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and active in its Section on Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law. He is a former member of the North Carolina State Bar Council. Narron is a former board member of the Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the NCCF. He serves on the boards of Johnston Community College, the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield and as a member of the Board of Presidential Advisors at Campbell University, where he also serves on the faculty of the American Bankers Association’s Southeastern Trust School. Narron received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his law degree from Wake Forest University and a master of laws degree from New York University. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and the United States Naval Reserve. The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and was created 21 years ago to build capacity through philanthropy. The NCCF sustains nearly 1,000 endowment funds established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 59 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 65 counties across the state, with an emphasis on rural and underserved areas.

- Named one of twelve
Citizen Lawyers by North Carolina Bar Association.

Support Staff Information

Marion Young

-At the annual meeting of the NCBA Paralegal Division, held May 15, 2009, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, Marion Young was confirmed as the 2009-2010 Vice Chair of the Division. With over 1,200 members, the Paralegal Division is one of the fastest growing memberships at the Bar Associtation. Marion is also the Chair of the CLE, Ethics, and Bylaw Committee as well as a board member since 2007.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Recent Attorney Information:

James W. Narron

- Named one of the Top 100 lawyers in North Carolina by Charlotte Magazine, Inc.

- Chairman of Board of Trustees of North Carolina Community Foundation, Inc.

- Named one of twelve Citizen Lawyers by North Carolina Bar Association.

Jason Wenzel

- 2009 recipient of Super Lawyers Rising Stars Award by Charlotte Magazine, Inc.

- Elected as The Greater Smithfield/Selma Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2009

Recent Support Staff Information:

Marion Young

-2008-2009 Board Member and Chair of Continuing Legal Education, Ethics, and Bylaws Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Welcome!

Welcome to our Recent News Section and Blog Feature. Our purpose for this area is to provide current information about our team and to discuss important issues in today's legal system.

Below are some recent updates regarding our attorney and legal team members:

Recent Attorney Information

James W. Narron

- January 2007 Named to Hall of Fame of Legal Elite (Tax and Estate Planning) by Business North Carolina Magazine.

- February 2007 Named Citizen of the Year by Greater Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce for “outstanding service to the community”.

- February 2007 Named one of the Top 100 lawyers in North Carolina by Charlotte Business and Politics Magazine.

- March 2007 Addressed 16th Annual Trust Advisors Forum sponsored by the Campbell University Trust Foundation, Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Recent Tax Developments.

- June 2007 Installed as Chair of Senior Lawyers Division of North Carolina Bar Association, ex officio member of Board of Governors of North Carolina Bar Association.

- July 2007 Named to second term as Member of Board of Trustees of Johnston Community College.

- January 2008 Named as one of the Legal Elite (Tax and Estate Planning) by Business North Carolina Magazine.

- January 2008 Re-certified as Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

- February 2008 Named one of the Top 100 lawyers in North Carolina by Charlotte Business and Politics Magazine.

- February 2008 Re-appointed to Campbell University Board of Presidential Advisors.

- March 2008 Addressed 17th Annual Trust Advisors Forum sponsored by the Campbell University Trust Foundation, Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Recent Tax Developments.

E. Scott Tart

- 2007 President Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.

- 2006-07 President Benson Lions Club.

- Feb 2008 -Reappointed by the Johnston County Board of Commissions to the Johnston County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Jason W. Wenzel

- 2007-08 member of Leadership Johnston a joint committee between JC Chamber of Commerce and Johnston Community College.

- May 2008, presenter at Spring Seminar Legal Support Staff of NC – Topic – Legal Ethics and Estate Planning.

- 2009 presenter at Boomer Basics 101, sponsored by Council on Aging of Johnston County.

John P. O’Hale

- 2007, named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Recent Support Staff Information

Elizabeth A. Brinchek

- 2008 President of the Legal Support Staff of North Carolina.

Kim
Narron

-2008 Vice-President of the the Legal Support Staff of North Carolina.

Amy Honeycutt

-2008 President of local chapter – Legal Support Staff of North Carolina.