Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Recognizes Andrew McCullough and Thomas Rivers

Venn Law Group announced today that Andrew McCullough and Thomas Rivers have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for Real Estate Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and reflects the consensus opinion of leading lawyers within the same geographic region and legal practice area.

The recognition underscores Venn Law Group’s depth in commercial real estate and its continued work for developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, business owners, and other clients with real estate needs across the Carolinas.

“Andrew and Tom bring practical judgment, technical skill, and a client-focused approach to sophisticated real estate matters,” said Eric Bass of Venn Law Group. “Their recognition by peers reflects the strength of their work and the confidence clients place in our real estate team.”

Andrew McCullough handles a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, leasing, financing, development, and property management across multiple property types. He represents developers, brokers, property managers, investors, builders, and companies whose primary business is not real estate but that own or lease real estate.

Andrew has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021.

Thomas Rivers represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers, and lenders in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, management, and sale of commercial properties, and he serves as North Carolina local counsel for real estate transactions. Tom has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019.

 

About Best Lawyers

The first edition of The Best Lawyers in America® was published in 1983, and Best Lawyers has used its Purely Peer Review® methodology for more than 40 years. The 2027 edition highlights attorneys whose work was evaluated through confidential peer feedback, review of professional expertise, and confirmation that the selected lawyers are currently in practice and in good standing.

According to Best Lawyers, the 2026 edition recognized approximately 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys, based on nearly 30,000 voters and more than 3.4 million confidential evaluations.

For more information about Best Lawyers, visit www.bestlawyers.com.

 

About Venn Law Group

Venn Law Group is a Charlotte, NC-based law firm representing select businesses, business owners, and real estate professionals throughout the Carolinas. Core practice areas include commercial real estate, business litigation, business/corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, tax, and employer-based employment law.

 

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In Remembrance of Garth Dunklin

We at Venn Law Group are saddened to announce that our partner, mentor, and friend, Garth Dunklin, passed away on January 14, 2021.

As many attorneys and clients in Charlotte and all over North Carolina can attest, Garth was a true “lawyer’s lawyer.” He relished in the practice of law, teaching legal and real estate concepts, and just being a lawyer serving the community.

Garth’s accolades after over 30 years of practice are simply too many to mention in full, but we particularly want to note that over the years he served on the Boards of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (“CRCBR”). Garth taught classes for CRCBR, among other groups, for over 23 years, and wrote many instructional texts and forms. He was also an adjunct professor for the UNC-Charlotte Belk College of Business, and a Board Member and former Chair of the North Carolina Rules Review Commission.

Garth was a consummate legal professional, and always endeavored to provide quality service and counsel to his clients and colleagues. He will be missed greatly by everyone at the firm and the Charlotte real estate community. Having practiced with Garth and knowing him for close to 20 years, we, in particular, will miss his boisterous laugh and patience as a mentor. We will also fondly remember the first few days of this firm spent at its “World Headquarters”… which was his kitchen table.

We want to publicly thank Garth’s wife, Helen, and his children, Macy and Garth, Jr., for sharing him with us and to assure them that there is a large community of people that will miss Garth with them.

Garth’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, those that would like may make contributions in Garth’s honor to the American Cancer Society.

There will be an in-person service to honor Garth on Saturday, January 23, 2020, at 11:00 am, at Heritage Funeral Home located at 3700 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC 28104. Masks will be required. The service will also be live-streamed as well for those that are not able to attend in person. Below is a link to Garth’s obituary, details about the service, and how to give flowers or donations in his name.

Link to Garth's Obituary

We at Venn Law Group are saddened to announce that our partner, mentor, and friend, Garth Dunklin, passed away on January 14, 2021.

There will be an in-person service to honor Garth on Saturday, January 23, 2020, at 11:00 am, at Heritage Funeral Home located at 3700 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC 28104. Masks will be required. The service will also be live-streamed as well for those that are not able to attend in person. Below is a link to Garth’s obituary, details about the service, and how to give flowers or donations in his name.

Link to Garth's Obituary