Blanco Tackabery is proud to have four of our attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® and two lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America 2026 edition.

Best Lawyers^® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, their Purely Peer Review^® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings.

For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The following attorneys were chosen by their peers in their respective practice areas to receive The Best Lawyers in America^© recognition:

Peter J. Juran – Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

• Commercial Litigation

Amy C. Lanning – Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

• Real Estate Law

Caroline C. Monroe – Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

• Trusts and Estates

Ashley S. Rusher – Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America is awarded to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in their respective practice area. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations. The following attorneys were chosen by peers in their respective practice areas to receive Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognition:

Chad A. Archer – Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America since 2024

• Appellate Practice
• Commercial Litigation

Melissa McKinney

• Litigation – Trusts and Estates
• Nonprofit / Charities Law
• Trusts and Estates

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers^® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results.

We are excited to sponsor the Lewisville Civic Club’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This event is being held at Salem Glen Country Club on Friday, August 15th.

This tournament is the cornerstone of the Lewisville Civic Club’s fundraising efforts, supporting scholarships for college-bound high school seniors, local Scout programs, and families in need.

Please visit https://lewisvillecivicclub.com/golf-tournament for more information.

We are looking forward to the 30th annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, organized by the American Bankruptcy Institute, held from July 24 – 27 in Amelia Island, Florida.

As sponsors of this event, we are especially pleased to announce that Blanco Tackabery attorney Ashley Rusher will be speaking at the workshop. This event is important for keeping attorneys up-to-date with the evolving field of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.

For more information about the American Bankruptcy Institute, visit: https://www.abi.org/

To learn more about our Business Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Practice Group, click here.

Our Trusts and Estates Practice Group is excited to participate in Project Birthday for the month of July this year.

Launched in 2014 by Lily Alexander of the EACH Foundation and the Forsyth County Women Attorneys Association (FCWAA), Project Birthday helps make sure every child in foster care in Forsyth County is celebrated on their birthday with a gift and a cake. Blanco Tackabery is honored to be part of this meaningful initiative, helping to bring a little extra joy to local children and support our community.

For more information regarding Project Birthday, please visit: https://eachfoundation.com/project-birthday/

We’re looking forward to the 34th annual Magnolia Ball hosted by the Piedmont Opera this Saturday, June 7, at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem.

The theme of this year’s ball is “Reimagine the Renaissance” to celebrate classical beauty and to combine it with innovative artistry.

The Magnolia Ball is Piedmont Opera’s largest fundraiser. To support fine arts in our community by purchasing a ticket to this event or making a donation, visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36795/production/1189842?performanceId=11417760

Piedmont Opera Magnolia Ball

May 17, 2024

Millennium Center

We had a great time hosting Preservation Forsyth’s tour of the historic Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel building which is now called Sentinel Commons. It was a pleasure to welcome guests into our office and share in the appreciation of this significant space. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating history, architecture, and community.

The Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel building, constructed in 1927, won an American Institute of Architects Design Award that same year.

Preservation Forsyth

June 6, 2025

Sentinel Commons

The 2025 CAHEC Partners Conference is underway and several of our attorneys from our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group and Property Management Practice Group will be exhibiting at this conference. This conference offers a dynamic mix of hands-on learning and expert-led sessions, equipping attendees with valuable knowledge and practical tools to navigate the affordable housing and community development landscape.

To learn more about our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group, click here.

To learn more about our Property Management Practice Group, click here.

Attorneys from our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group and Property Management Practice Group are attending the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA) North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference in Greensboro from 5/14-5/15. This valuable event keeps our team informed on the latest regulations and industry best practices.

To learn more about our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group, click here.

To learn more about our Property Management Practice Group, click here.

Blanco Tackabery is proud to sponsor the 2025 SummerLark event, hosted by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Philanthropy.

SummerLark is a meaningful annual charity concert that benefits the Cancer Patient Support Program. This important initiative provides personalized counseling, group support, and essential financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. Every contribution helps ensure that no one in our community has to face cancer alone.

Festivities begin Friday evening with SummerLark’s exclusive VIP Cocktail Party from 7–9 PM, followed by a concert on Saturday, May 10, featuring music from Old Crow Medicine Show at Bailey Park.

We’re also grateful for the support of community partners like Allegacy, whose involvement helps make this impactful event possible.

To purchase tickets for the concert or make a donation, click here.

SummerLark

Bailey Park

Winston-Salem, NC

Saturday, May 10

Attorneys Michael Beck, Taylor Gibbs, Samantha Mozina, Henry Hilston and Melissa McKinney attended the HandsOn Northwest North Carolina Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards yesterday. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients who were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to our community!

Blanco Tackabery was proud to help sponsor this meaningful event and support HandsOn NWNC’s mission to bring together the people and organizations creating positive change across the Triad.

To learn more about HandsOn Northwest North Carolina visit: https://handsonnwnc.org/about-us-2/

Blanco Tackabery is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, happening this Saturday, April 26, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Join us in celebrating this free, family-friendly community event focused on celebrating sustainability and taking action for a greener future.

Enjoy great food, live music, interactive activities for all ages, and connect with earth-friendly exhibitors who are making a difference in our region.

For more details, including the program schedule and exhibitor list, visit: https://www.peanc.org/winston-salem-earth-day-fair

Our Renewable Energy Practice Group is a recognized leader in North Carolina and across the country, providing strategic counsel to the renewable energy industry. Our team has helped develop and finance multiple gigawatts of solar farms in over 25 states nationwide.

20th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair

April 26, 2025

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds