| Biography | Marc Rudow practices commercial and residential real estate law, land conservation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, and estate planning. Marc's clients range from large business enterprises to first time home buyers who need a patient and trusted advisor. Marc's real estate practice includes every detail of a real estate transaction from the initial contract through due diligence to closing. He is responsive to client concerns and questions working to make transactions run as smoothly as possible. He also currently serves as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee and is often involved in workouts and loan modifications in connection with his Chapter 7 caseload as well as his creditor representation. Marc's bankruptcy and real estate experience combine to allow him to deal with all aspects of real estate in a troubled but improving economy. Marc works with the land trust community in many capacities and is very familiar with all of the organizations that are dedicated to protect land in NC. Marc is professional, yet friendly, and has cultivated long term relationships in the Asheville area for over 35 years which help him better serve his clients. Marc was born in New York City, but has lived in Asheville since 1974 and has been with this firm or its predecessor for over 30 years. He has been an active member of the community, chairing a number of non-profit boards both locally and statewide. Marc also works with many non-profit organizations as a volunteer, board member, and attorney, often providing legal services at a reduced rate. He is an avid conservationist, musician, biker, and hiker. He graduated from UNC Law School in 1979 and is married to Deborah Miles, Director of the Center for Diversity Education at UNC-Asheville, with whom he has three grown sons. Professional: AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Bankruptcy Council, 1995-1998, 2001-2004; The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2012; Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Board of Directors, 2006-present, Board of Directors Chair, 2009-present; National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, 1989-present; North Carolina Bar Association, Ethics Speaker, "Bankruptcy Crimes, Litigation Issues and Trustee Issues," 1990; Pisgah Legal Services, Board of Directors 1982-1985, Board of Directors Chair, 1984-1985; South College, Real Estate and Bankruptcy Instructor, 1982-1986. Community Service: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors, 2000-2003; Blue Ridge Society; Jewish Community Center of Asheville, Foundation Board Trustee, 2006-present, President, 1998-2000; Mediation Center, Board of Directors, 1986-1989, Board of Directors Chair, 1988-1989; WCQS Public Radio, Board of Directors, 1991-1997, Board of Directors Chair, 1993-1994; Youth Soccer Coach, 1991-1992. |