Industries

McGuire Wood & Bissette provides comprehensive legal guidance throughout the entire real estate development process, from the initial planning stages, through the permitting and construction process, and finally to the sale or lease of finished projects. Over the years, our attorneys have developed significant experience in the industry and longstanding relationships with local municipalities. Our Construction and Development Team provides client-focused, practical advice and advocacy to a variety of real estate development clients, including developers, property owners, lenders, landlords, community associations, contractors, and title insurers.

The healthcare industry serves a vital role in Western North Carolina as a source of high-quality medical care and an important economic driver.  Our health care team assists physicians, hospitals, dentists, assisted living facilities, home health care providers, and other healthcare practitioners navigate the complex, day-to-day legal requirements of a medical practice.  With a wide range of experience, our attorneys will help you manage the unique issues affecting healthcare providers, including regulatory compliance, real estate transactions, employment and personnel matters, corporate governance, and the purchase or sale of a practice. 

Due to its extensive and widespread experience, our local government team understands the specific challenges facing local governments in Western North Carolina.  Our team includes attorneys that have served as City Attorney, interim City Attorney, and Mayor for the City of Asheville.  Due to this experience, our attorneys have a valuable perspective that makes them uniquely qualified to advise public entities, including local governments and public authorities, on the issues particular to them, including tax-exempt financing, employee policies and grievances, and compliance with applicable state laws.

At McGuire Wood & Bissette, we understand the economic importance of manufacturers as well as the legal issues unique to the industry.  Our attorneys, through their extensive experience in corporate transactions, employment, and real estate, can help you navigate supply chain issues and disputes, draft and interpret critical contracts, and guide you in managing your workforce.  In addition to our technical expertise, our team works closely with regional manufacturers through our partnership with Western North Carolina Industries (WCI), an employer association servicing more than 800 work sites in the area.

McGuire Wood & Bissette values the important, dedicated service of non-profits throughout the region.  Our attorneys have a long and distinguished record of service to non-profits through volunteering and board membership.  Through this service, the attorneys of our non-profit team are heavily involved in the federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting non-profit organizations.  We assist non-profits, including publicly supported organizations, private foundations, and professional and trade associations, in navigating federal and state tax compliance, developing important governance and conflict of interest procedures, and managing their personnel.

The hospitality industry is critical to the economy, success, and character of Western North Carolina.  Our hospitality team includes attorneys with a variety of expertise—including employment, business,  and real estate—who are ready to assist you with the complex legal issues affecting the hospitality industry.  In addition to our attorneys’ significant experience, our long-standing support of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, Asheville Brewers Alliance, Asheville Downtown Association, and other industry groups allows us to play an integral role in serving the legal needs of the hospitality industry.