Joseph Ferikes

Joseph Ferikes

Ferikes & Bleynat PLLC
  • Medical Malpractice, Municipal Law, Personal Injury
  • North Carolina
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Biography

Joe Ferikes began his practice in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia, representing such entities as the County of Dekalb. In 1983, Joe and his wife moved back to their hometown of Asheville to continue his law practice and raise their family. He has been a private practice trial lawyer since 1981, and was a solo practitioner until forming Ferikes & Bleynat in 2001.

Joe’s representative clients include the Towns of Woodfin and Fletcher, North Carolina, as well as the ABC Boards for Fletcher, Woodfin and Black Mountain. Joe has been actively involved in the Greek community and has coached youth sports for more than 15 years.

Joe’s paralegal, Gigi Teague, has been with Joe since 1984. She began her career in the legal field in 1979. She assists firm attorneys in all matters of civil litigation, contractual transactions, real estate and personal injury.

Education
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. (1974) | Law
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North Carolina State University
B.A. (1970) | Economics
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Professional Experience
Member Manager
Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC
- Current
Private Practitioner
Joseph Ferikes
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Assistant County Attorney
DeKalb County, Georgia
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Awards
Best Lawyers Real Estate Litigation Section, since 2018
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers Real Estate Litigation Section, since 2018
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Litigation- Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America
Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
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Current
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North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Current
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North Carolina State Bar  # 10875
Member
- Current
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28th Judicial District Bar
Member
- Current
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U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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North Carolina
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Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Municipal Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Greek
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Ferikes & Bleynat PPLC
67 Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: (828) 251-1588