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James, McElroy & Diehl Partners with Coalition to Unchain Dogs

Isolde Karro — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:13:53 +0000

Thousands of dogs live their lives chained outside, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all kinds of weather. The Coalition to Unchain Dogs, is a non-profit dedicated to providing free fencing, and free spay and neuter services to chained dogs – the Charlotte Chapter (founded by JMD lawyer Neya Warren), built its first fence on November 8, 2009 and has since unchained over 150 dogs.

The Coalition is not a rescue organization; it doesn’t take dogs and try to find new homes for them. Instead, volunteers work directly with the owners, providing respectful assistance, to elevate the human-animal bond and to improve the home the dog already has.

On Saturday, April 28, members of JMD volunteered to build a fence for a mixed breed dog named Greedy. For more information about the Coalition to Unchain Dogs, click here.

JMD’s Catherine Barnes Joins Panel of Experts at CPCC’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Center

Isolde Karro — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:09:54 +0000

On Monday, May 21, 2012, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Center at Central Piedmont Community College will present its 6th Annual Conference, “Entrepreneurial Success: The New Reality”, held at the Harris Conference Center.

As part of the days activities, James, McElroy & Diehl attorney Catherine Barnes will participate in the “Ask the Experts” panel discussion. Joining four other experts representing the legal, financial, marketing, human resources and banking industries, Catherine will help address questions from attendees on best business practices for fledgling startups and existing businesses to navigate through change and adapt to the new realities brought about by the economy and advances in technology.

Two JMD Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono Work

Isolde Karro — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:46:31 +0000

The joint Pro Bono Program of Legal Services of Southern Piedmont and Legal Aid of North Carolina-Charlotte, in partnership with the Council for Children’s Rights, recently recognized area attorneys who donated at least 20 hours of pro bono service to one or more clients in the past year. The list included two James, McElroy & Diehl lawyers: Jon Carroll and Katie Henry – for playing a key role in helping provide access to justice to low-income clients in the Charlotte community.

Bob Sheppard Active in Bar Leadership

Isolde Karro — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:17:50 +0000

Charlotte attorney Bob Sheppard has recently assumed duties as the Vice-Chair of the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. With over 2000 members, the Real Property Section is among the largest practice sections within the Bar Association, and serves the needs of real property practitioners throughout the state. Bob previously served the Section as Treasurer and as a Section Council Member for a three-year term.

At Charlotte law firm James, McElroy & Diehl, Bob’s legal practice is concentrated in the Commercial Real Estate, Business and Business Transactions, and Financing practice areas.

Claire Samuels Appointed Vice Chair of Junior League’s Mental Health Awareness Committee

Isolde Karro — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:26:15 +0000

Claire Samuels was recently appointed as the Vice Chair of the Mental Heath Awareness Committee for the Junior League. The goal of the Committee is to raise awareness and educate members of the Junior League and the Charlotte community as a whole about issues regarding mental health in children ages 0-17 (grief, suicide, depression, eating disorders etc.). Claire and rest of the committee will help develop, facilitate and coordinate community based events to address the current needs of the community.

The Junior League of Charlotte is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Claire earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. Practicing law in Charlotte since 2006, she focuses her practice on Family Law.

JMD’s Aberman – Video Store Hero

Isolde Karro — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:57:26 +0000

In January, Mickey Aberman took a huge leap when he saved Charlotte’s last independent video store and its tattooed staff from extinction.

Fred Williams Gives Presentation to UNCC Cybercorps Students

Isolde Karro — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:41:07 +0000

Fred Williams was the guest lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Fred gave a presentation on Privacy, Electronic Surveillance, computer search, and Fourth Amendment issues to UNCC Cybercorps students on February 15, 2011. The Cybercorps is a federal program similar to the military’s ROTC program which prepares computer science majors for federal jobs in computer security and investigations. The program was scheduled for an hour, but most of the students asked for a longer presentation and it lasted nearly three hours.

Fred has been of counsel with James, McElroy and Diehl since 2004, when he retired after thirty-eight years as a lawyer with several federal agencies , including service as an Assistant District Attorney in the Western District of North Carolina. He has represented and counseled persons involved in white collar criminal investigations, civil litigation and innovative business plans. He has been an adjunct faculty member in UNCC’s College of Computing and Informatics since 2001, usually teaching a graduate course in the fall and summer each year.

Mickey Aberman Helps Save Last Independent Video Store in Charlotte

Isolde Karro — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:36:56 +0000

JMD’s own Mickey Aberman has rescued the beloved VisArt video store in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood – just as the quirky landmark was selling off its inventory.

Now Aberman, a business attorney with James, McElroy & Diehl, has entered into ownership with VisArt manager Gina Cerniglia, who has big plans for rebuilding Charlotte’s only independent video store.

One of the Country’s Top Paralegal Programs Named for Bill Diehl

Isolde Karro — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:50:48 +0000

The Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Paralegal Program will be named the William K. Diehl, Jr. Paralegal Program in recognition of a generous gift from Mr. Diehl.

CPCCʼs Paralegal Program, established in 1975, is ranked among the top Paralegal Programs in the United States. It is western North Carolinaʼs only Paralegal Program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), it is North Carolina State Bar-approved, and is one of only five such programs in the entire state. It served 720 students this year.

Mr. Diehl is a longtime proponent of Central Piedmont Community College President Dr. Tony Zeissʼ leadership and has a strong interest in education. He is an active lecturer and teacher in the field of trial practice and family law, and serves on the University of Virginia Law School Alumni Council. He has almost 40 years of experience in civil, family and criminal law.

An event to celebrate Mr. Diehlʼs generous commitment and the naming of the Paralegal Program will take place in the near future.

Rotary Club of Charlotte Inducts Pender McElroy as 94th President

Isolde Karro — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:57:21 +0000

Pender McElroy of James McElroy & Diehl has been named president of the Rotary Club of Charlotte for 2010-2011. McElroy takes the reins from John Snyder of Dixon Hughes PLLC who led the oldest and largest Rotary club in the Carolinas through a year of tremendous growth and service milestones.

New President, Pender McElroy is a 30-year Rotarian with high ethical standards. “It is an honor to serve this fine Rotary club,” McElroy told the group at his induction Tuesday, July 6.

The Rotary Club of Charlotte is the 41st-largest of some 33,000 clubs and 1.2 million members worldwide. Last year, its members donated $74,000 locally and internationally that provided college scholarships, built a Habitat House, funded youth programs, and supported Rotary International’s commitment to eradicate Polio.

The Rotary Club of Charlotte is also known as one of the largest draws for timely and substantive speakers in the region. The lineup over the next month includes:

August 3 –Tim Newman and Winston Kelley – NASCAR Hall of Fame
August 10 – Linda Clement – SAS Institute
August 17 – Eric Davis – Chairman, Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board
August 31– Kendall Alley – Exec VP, Charlotte Regional President, Wachovia Bank
September 7 – Danny Morrison – President, Carolina Panthers

The Rotary Club of Charlotte was chartered December 1, 1916, and is the oldest and largest Rotary club in Charlotte. The object of Rotary is to foster the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional fellowship.