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06-15-21

Attorney John D. Noor receives back-to-back awards for pro bono work

Attorney John Noor of Roberts & Stevens, Asheville, NCRoberts & Stevens is pleased to announce that attorney John D. Noor is being recognized for his pro bono work with two back-to-back awards: the 2021 Carolina Law Pro Bono Publico Alumnus of the Year Award, given by UNC School of Law; and the 2021 North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division Pro Bono Service Award.

UNC School of Law’s Pro Bono Publico Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes the commitment to pro bono among Carolina Law alumni. The award celebrates an alumnus or alumna who has worked to meet unmet legal needs and has demonstrated a commitment to pro bono service. The 2021 North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division Pro Bono Service Award will be presented at the NCBA’s Annual Meeting in June.

Noor is a litigation attorney focusing on environmental law, complex business litigation, governmental affairs, and public policy. He has been involved in cases concerning a broad range of companies, from multi-billion-dollar financial institutions, to small, closely-held family businesses. In his environmental practice, John has worked on Brownfields Redevelopment, permitting under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, nuisance actions, administrative rulemaking, oil and natural gas leasing, and energy performance contracting.