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Howard L. Gum, Senior Partner Attorney
Family Law(100%)
Phone:828-258-3368
Web:http://www.gumandhillier.com
Address: 47 N. Market Street P.O. Box 3235, Asheville, NC 28802
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Law Firm:Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A.
Lawyer:Howard L. Gum
Phone:828-258-3368
Fax:828-252-6721
Lawyer Title:Senior Partner
Practice Areas:Family Law(100%)
Bio:Howard Gum has been practicing family law and serving clients throughout Western North Carolina since 1976. He is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been recognized for numerous awards based on his service and professional excellence. Since 2006, he has consistently been selected to North Carolina’s “Super Lawyers”, an honor enjoyed by only the top 5% of lawyers in the state, and has been continuously listed in Best Lawyers in America for more than 25 years. His peers have rated him a 5.0 – the highest “AV” rating – through the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process based on his high ethical standards and professional ability.Howard focuses his law practice exclusively on family law related legal matters, from preparing prenuptial agreements for those clients anticipating marriage to assisting clients through the arduous process of separation and divorce. He has a successful track record in representing clients from all walks of life and his vast knowledge and experience enables him to efficiently assess how the law affects his clients’ unique circumstances.Howard and his staff are available to their clients when needed. They take great pride in providing prompt professional service to all of their clients. They strive to return telephone calls and respond to client inquiries without delay and always keep you up to date on
Admitted:1976, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
College:Bradley University, B.A., cum laude, 1973
Law School:University of Illinois, J.D., 1976
Membership:NC Chapter Past Treasurer, President Elect 2004-2006, President 2006-2008. NC Bar Association: Member since 1976; Lawyer Effectiveness and Quality of Life Committee 1999-2005; Race Relations Implementation Committee; Family Law Section since 1984; Chair, Family Law Section Council 1987-1989; Family Law Section multiple terms, currently 2008-2011. NC State Bar: Member since 1976; Family Law Legal Specialist since 1989; Vice Chair and Chair, Board of Legal Specialization 1996-2001; Family Law Specialization Committee 1987-1992; Advisory Member, Ethics Committee, 2003-2005; State Bar Councilor 28th Judicial District since 2006: Current-Executive, Grievance and Authorized Practice Committees; Past- Attorney Client Assistance and Administration Committees. 28th Judicial District Bar: Member since 1976; Ex Officio Executive Committee Member as State Bar Councilor since 2006. Admin Of
Web:http://www.gumandhillier.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Howard L. Gum, graduated from Bradley University, B.A., cum laude, 1973 University of Illinois, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A. at 47 N. Market Street P.O. Box 3235 Asheville, NC 28802.

While being a member of NC Chapter Past Treasurer, President Elect 2004-2006, President 2006-2008. NC Bar Association: Member since 1976; Lawyer Effectiveness and Quality of Life Committee 1999-2005; Race Relations Implementation Committee; Family Law Section since 1984; Chair, Family Law Section Council 1987-1989; Family Law Section multiple terms, currently 2008-2011. NC State Bar: Member since 1976; Family Law Legal Specialist since 1989; Vice Chair and Chair, Board of Legal Specialization 1996-2001; Family Law Specialization Committee 1987-1992; Advisory Member, Ethics Committee, 2003-2005; State Bar Councilor 28th Judicial District since 2006: Current-Executive, Grievance and Authorized Practice Committees; Past- Attorney Client Assistance and Administration Committees. 28th Judicial District Bar: Member since 1976; Ex Officio Executive Committee Member as State Bar Councilor since 2006. Admin Of, Howard L. Gum is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Howard L. Gum as your lawyer, you should consider whether Howard L. Gum offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Howard L. Gum has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Howard L. Gum's office is located at Asheville, NC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Howard L. Gum has been admitted in 1976, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina. His or her practice areas include Family Law(100%).

Howard L. Gum's college and law school education includes Bradley University, B.A., cum laude, 1973, University of Illinois, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Howard Gum has been practicing family law and serving clients throughout Western North Carolina since 1976. He is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been recognized for numerous awards based on his service and professional excellence. Since 2006, he has consistently been selected to North Carolina’s “Super Lawyers”, an honor enjoyed by only the top 5% of lawyers in the state, and has been continuously listed in Best Lawyers in America for more than 25 years. His peers have rated him a 5.0 – the highest “AV” rating – through the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process based on his high ethical standards and professional ability.Howard focuses his law practice exclusively on family law related legal matters, from preparing prenuptial agreements for those clients anticipating marriage to assisting clients through the arduous process of separation and divorce. He has a successful track record in representing clients from all walks of life and his vast knowledge and experience enables him to efficiently assess how the law affects his clients’ unique circumstances.Howard and his staff are available to their clients when needed. They take great pride in providing prompt professional service to all of their clients. They strive to return telephone calls and respond to client inquiries without delay and always keep you up to date on. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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