Joseph P. McGuire named to 2013 NC Super Lawyers list

The Asheville law firm of McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. is pleased to announce that firm president Joseph P. McGuire has been named to the North Carolina Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in North Carolina for 2013. McGuire is recognized in the practice area of Business Litigation. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.

Joe McGuire has been practicing with McGuire, Wood & Bissette since 1978. His work includes litigation related to trade secrets, covenants not to compete, unfair and deceptive trade practices, property disputes, breach of contract, shareholder rights, insurance coverage, employment and business fraud. In the community, McGuire serves on the Board of Directors of the Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville and the Board of Directors of the Leadership Asheville Forum.