The Van Winkle Law Firm
Steve Grabenstein is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in trust and estate disputes, fiduciary litigation, and guardianships, currently serving as a Partner at The Van Winkle Law Firm since June 1992. Prior to this role, Grabenstein was an Assistant Attorney General at the Tennessee Attorney General's Office from January 1988 to May 1992 and served as Legislative Director for Senator Jim Sasser in the United States Senate from 1985 to 1988. Grabenstein holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History was also earned. Additionally, Grabenstein is certified as a mediator for matters in North Carolina Superior Courts and before Clerks of Court.
The Van Winkle Law Firm
The Van Winkle Law Firm is among the largest, most well-established and respected firms serving North Carolina residents and businesses. Since 1907, we have provided strategic legal counsel and services to meet clients’ personal, estate planning, commercial business and litigation needs. We dedicate ourselves to being more than legal representatives. We take the time to get to know our clients, understand their goals and develop strategies that often exceed their expectations – always helping them to navigate through challenges and identify opportunities where they may succeed. The confidence entrusted to us by our clients to represent them and share our best practices is a value we hold with highest esteem. With more than 35 lawyers in three offices, The Van Winkle Law Firm holds an equally significant appreciation for helping our professionals enhance their skills and deepen their knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. This commitment to personal development extends outside our offices. Our professionals continue a long tradition of giving their time and leadership to civic and philanthropic organizations in the communities where we live and work, including: Our long tradition of community service extends to organizations that include: Asheville, Charlotte and Hendersonville Chambers of Commerce Asheville City Council Asheville Art Museum Big Brothers, Big Sisters Buncombe County Council on Aging Flat Rock Play House The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Habitat for Humanity Henderson County Council on Aging Literacy Council of Buncombe County MANNA Food Bank MemoryCare Mission Hospital Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) North Carolina Bar Foundation Pardee Hospital Pisgah Legal Services United Way