John S. Stevens

Practices & Industries

• Business Law
• Education Law
• Heath Care
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Manufacturers & Distributors

Education

• University of North Carolina, AB, 1956; JD, 1961, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar & Court Admissions

• North Carolina Bar Association, President, 1995-1996, Member
• North Carolina State Bar

Biography

Jack Stevens is a founder of the firm with a distinguished legal career. Within Roberts & Stevens, Jack remains an active partner who is credited with shaping the approachable culture of the firm. His areas of focus include business law, corporate law, and higher education.

In his early career, Jack served four terms in the North Carolina General Assembly (1969–1975) and was Chairman of the House Rules Committee during the 1975 session. Over the years, he has continued to be active in the North Carolina Bar Association, including a term as President.

Jack is a seasoned attorney who has and continues to serve on numerous boards. Currently he is a member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority. As an Asheville native, he is proud to have had the opportunity to build a law firm and, of equal importance, raise a family in Asheville.

Experience

Representation and general counsel of corporate clients and business entities

Representation of large municipal corporations

Representation of the State of North Carolina in insurance matters

Representation of various private schools and colleges

Professional

Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2008-2012

North Carolina Bar Association Centennial Award, 2008

North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

North Carolina House of Representatives, General Assembly (1969-1976)

Presentations include:

• “Planning for Death or Retirement for closely held corporations,” North Carolina Bar Association seminar, 1978
• “Estate Planning for Florida Residents Owning North Carolina Property,” Florida Bar Association, 1990

Community Service

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman

Cherokee Indian Hospital, former Board of Directors

Governor’s Task Force on Drunken Drivers, past Chairman

Mission-St. Joseph Health Systems, former Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board

North Carolina Humanities Council

North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority, Board of Directors

UNC Healthcare System, former Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, former Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, Life Member