Marie Claire Oleary Smith

Associate Attorney @The Van Winkle Law Firm

Asheville, NC, US

Associate Attorney with Van Winkle\'s Civil Litigation Practice Group. Represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including medical malpractice defense, contract disputes, business disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, and real property litigation. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda, and prepare discovery requests and responses. Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies, prepare witnesses for depositions and trial, and negotiate settlements. Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations to resolve cases efficiently and cost-effectively.