Sneed & Stearns, PA

10/01/2026

The passing of Bill Christy is such a tremendous loss for our community. Bill was a public servant in every sense of the word. He served his community as a trusted legal advisor, board member to half a dozen non-profits, a trustee and interim President of Warren Wilson College, and a town council member. And above all else, he was tremendously kind and caring. We will miss his generous smile and spirit, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family today.

06/13/2026

Our intern, Madison Mitchell, graduated today from Owen High School. Maddie is headed off to Wake Forest in the fall. She has been an invaluable member of our team and we can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she is going to accomplish. Congratulations, Maddie! We are so, so proud of you!

05/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ciara Woodlee on completion of her juris doctorate! 🥳

Ciara started work at our firm as a high school intern and has continued as a valued member of our team for nearly a decade. For the last 3 years, she has worked incredibly hard, excelling in her studies, in trial competitions, and in extracurricular projects at Maurer School of Law at Indiana University. It has been such a joy to watch Ciara’s path to this incredible milestone.

We are also thrilled to announce that Ciara Woodlee, Esquire, will be returning home in the fall to assume her new role as associate attorney at Sneed & Stearns, PA, with a focus on estate planning and business formation and management.

Congratulations, Ciara. We are all so incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished!

12/11/2025

Our elves are headed over to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry to drop off Christmas goodies for the Johnny Raines Christmas Cheer program. We’re so glad to help make Christmas bright for a few of our neighbors!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Sneed & Stearns! Stay safe out there kiddos, and if you’re out and about on Church Street tonight, stop by and get your treats!

10/03/2025

Congratulations to our legal intern, Madison Mitchell, who was selected to Homecoming Court for Owen High School! Maddie has impressed us with her hard work and warm heart and it is no surprise that her classmates have chosen to recognize her leadership. Congratulations, Maddie, and to the entire Warhorse Homecoming Court! We'll be cheering you on.

Dozens of Warhorses and Warlassies nominated by classes and clubs as students celebrate annual tradition Fred McCormick The Valley Echo October 1, 2025

06/19/2025

Applications are now open for NC's Helene Recovery grant program for homeowners affected by the storm. Check the website for details about who is eligible and how to apply.

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement program for citizens impacted by Hurricane Helene.

05/14/2025

Please join us in congratulating our incredible paralegal, Kelly Davis, on being named the Buncombe County Bar Association's 2025 Pro Bono Paralegal of the Year! Kelly has been absolutely instrumental in our ability to provide free legal services to survivors of Hurricane Helene. Her compassion, spirit of service, and attention to detail have helped dozens of families navigate overwhelming systems and start rebuilding their lives. This award is so well deserve and we are beyond proud to have Kelly on our team!

05/06/2025

Due to the prolonged and extreme impacts of Hurricane Helene, the IRS has once again extended certain tax filing deadlines. Affected individuals and business will have until Sept 25, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes originally due from Sept 24, 2024 - Sept 25, 2025. Check the bulletin for more information.

NC-2025-01, April 17, 2025 — Due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, the IRS today further postponed until Sept. 25, 2025, a wide range of tax deadlines for taxpayers throughout North Carolina. Previously, the deadline had been May 1, 2025, for Form 1040 filers, among many others.

04/29/2025

We are honored to share that our managing partner, Anna Stearns, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award by the Buncombe County Bar Association.

This recognition is deeply meaningful to all of us at Sneed & Stearns, P.A., as it reflects a core value of our firm: showing up for our neighbors when they need it most. Whether navigating the aftermath of disaster, helping families through estate matters, or standing beside someone who feels overwhelmed by the legal system, we believe everyone deserves support and advocacy.

Thank you to the Bar Association for this generous recognition—and to the clients, colleagues, and community partners who make this work possible every day.