Atty. Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter

Atty. Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter

Bo has developed a uniquely diverse practice where he has garnered significant experience in a variety of distinct practice areas. His diverse areas of practice reflect his personal journey as a WNC native with little exposure beyond these mountains, to someone who studied abroad in Japan and Korea, volunteered with AmeriCorps in five different states from California to Minnesota, and spent his early 20s living in Washington, D.C.

Asheville Asheville 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter at a glance

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter is a Partner based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the (2007). Educated at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Political, 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bo has developed a uniquely diverse practice where he has garnered significant experience in a variety of distinct practice areas
  • His diverse areas of practice reflect his personal journey as a WNC native with little exposure beyond these mountains, to someone who studied abroad in Japan and Korea, volunteered with AmeriCorps in five different states from California to Minnesota, and spent his early 20s living in Washington, D.C
  • The throughline between his personal and professional life is a strong desire to help those in need and tackle the most complex of issues
  • He has proven this ability with both the individual client confronting a difficult issue or facing personal turmoil, as well as for the multi-million-dollar business client in high stakes commercial litigation
  • While he is honored to be consistently selected by his peers for the Legal Elite and Super Lawyer recognitions, he takes the most pride in diligently serving his clients
  • He strives for excellence in all aspects of the representation, from responding quickly to client communications, to drafting superior legal briefs, and for everything else in between
  • He enjoys a job well done
  • Bo continues to maintain a comprehensive legal practice that includes a healthy mix of litigation matters and advising and helping small businesses
  • He lives on the side of a mountain in the Fairview area with his wife, three daughters, and plethora of cats and dogs

AWARDS

• Business NC's Legal Elite, Employment Law • Super Lawyers, General Litigation and Employment Law • 2018 Buncombe County Bar Attorney Volunteer of the Year • North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS: • Buncombe County Bar (28th Judicial District), Treasurer, 2014-2017, Pro Bono Committee, 2018 – 2022 • North Carolina State Bar • Police Benevolent Association (referral attorney) • Buncombe County Board of Elections – September 2021 to the present • Our Voice Board of Directors, 2015-2019, President, 2017-2019, Vice President, 2016-2017, Treasurer, 2015-2017 • Pisgah Legal Services, MAVL Volunteer, Hotline Volunteer

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter

Where is Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter's law office located?
Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is Allen Stahl + Kilbourne. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter handle?
Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter focuses on employment, business, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter practiced law?
Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter go to law school?
Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Political, 2001).
How can I contact Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter for a consultation?
You can contact Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter received?
Robert C. 'Bo' Carpenter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
- 2007
B.A. Political
Wake Forest University
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 2007

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