Bell Davis & Pitt PA

10/15/2026

Welcome back, Mariah!

We’re delighted to welcome Mariah K. Webb to Bell, Davis & Pitt as an Associate in our Litigation practice. Mariah first got to know our firm as a Summer Clerk during law school at Wake Forest, where she graduated cm laude and was active in Moot Court, the Wake Forest Law Review, and the First-Generation Law Students Association. Now she’s returning to build her career with us.

Mariah brings a unique perspective: a decade in the entertainment industry before law school, and a research background that earned a national writing award and publication in the Family Court Review.

Learn more about Mariah and her practice here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/mariah-k-webb

09/04/2026

“Ones to Watch” highlights attorneys who are early in their careers and are already demonstrating outstanding professional excellence in their practice areas. Unlike the traditional "Best Lawyers" list, this recognition focuses on emerging talent and is based on peer review, meaning other lawyers and clients have acknowledged their skill, professionalism, and impact. Being named a “One to Watch” signals that these attorneys are making a significant mark in their field and are poised for future leadership within the legal community. To learn more visit our blog here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/best-lawyers-2027-recognizes-28-firm-attorneys

08/20/2026

36 Practice Areas. 28 Attorneys.

We’re proud to share that Bell, Davis & Pitt has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with 28 firm attorneys receiving recognition, including three “Lawyers of the Year” and three Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” honorees.

We’re grateful to our attorneys and the clients and colleagues who make these recognitions possible.

To read the full list of honorees and learn more about recognition process visit the our blog here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/best-lawyers-2027-recognizes-28-firm-attorneys

08/19/2026

We’re proud to congratulate former Bell, Davis & Pitt attorney Robin J. Stinson on her appointment as Complex Family Financial Court Judge.

With more then 40 years of experience in family law, Robin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this important role. We’re pleased to celebrate this well-deserved appointment and wish her continued success as she serves North Carolina families from the bench.

Read the North Carolina Judicial Branch’s announcement: https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/chief-justice-newby-appoints-robin-stinson-as-complex-family-financial-court-judge

08/13/2026

Taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time may now have an easier path to receive penalty relief.
This summer, the IRS’s new Automatic Exemption from Penalty or AEP will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief. AEP is designed to eliminate the need to contact the IRS to request relief and reduce burden for those with a timely compliance history. For more on eligibility and other penalty relief options head over to the full blog here: https://www.belldavispitt.com/blog/eligible-taxpayers-may-receive-automatic-penalty-relief

08/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Cooling Zone during this year’s 24 Hours of B***y! It was an incredible day of cheering on riders, keeping the community cool, and supporting the life changing mission of the 24 Foundation. Here’s a look back at an unforgettable event. Until next year!

07/30/2026

Bell, Davis & Pitt Co-founder, Bill Davis, recently shared his memories of helping establish the Wake Forest Law Review in a feature from Wake Forest Law. We’re proud to celebrate his role in the publication’s history and its continued impact on generations of law students. To learn more and read the article in full follow the link below:

https://law.wfu.edu/2026/07/law-review-origins/

It was Law Alumni Weekend 2025 when Bill Davis (JD ’66) and Will Boyce (JD ’26) first met in what felt like a cosmic alignment of the universe. A gentleman lawyer with an impressive 59-year career and a young man soon to embark on his [...]

07/23/2026

We're nearly 24 hours away from the 24 Foundation's 24 Hours of B***y bike ride. Make Bell, Davis & Pitt’s Cooling Zone at Queens Circle your first stop for:

❄️Icy Cold Towels
🍉 Snacks
🥒 Pickle Juice Shots
🍧 Ice Pops + King of Pops (Saturday 11am-2pm)
💧 Electrolytes
🔋Energy + Refueling Essentials

We hope to see you this Weekend!

07/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Marc Gustafson, recognized on NC Lawyers Weekly's inaugural 2026 Legal 250 List! This new statewide honor spotlights 250 attorneys whose work and leadership are shaping the legal profession across North Carolina. It's a well-earned recognition for Marc, who was recognized for his work in employment law, and we couldn't be prouder to have him on our team.

07/17/2026

We're proud to announce that Josh Durham has been named Vice-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Section! The Section provides educational, networking, and professional development opportunities for its members, many of whom regularly practice in federal court and the North Carolina Business Court.

Josh's new role builds on years of service to the Section, where he has previously served as a council member, treasurer, and secretary. As Vice-Chair, he'll help organize the Section's annual CLE in Cary, set for February 11, 2027. The event is always a well-attended program, as it covers a range of topics central to Business Court practice, including the popular panel of sitting Business Court judges.

We're proud of Josh's continued leadership in the North Carolina legal community!