Bass Dunklin is now Venn Law Group

 

 

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Laci Cheney
Venn Law Group
(704) 274-1741
Laci.Cheney@vennlawgroup.com
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Charlotte, NC-based business law form rebrands during an unprecendented year

Charlotte, NC, September 30, 2020 –We are pleased to announce that the business law firm, Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith, PLLC is now Venn Law Group, www.vennlawgroup-staging.eym9dauj-liquidwebsites.com. This name change is part of our strategy to emphasize the strength of our capabilities, our growth, and our commitment to clients. While our name has changed, the mission of the firm remains the same. Our law firm represents select businesses, business owners, and real estate professionals throughout the Carolinas. We strive to be the destination for clients who seek a sounding board and guide in their business and real estate pursuits. We are attorneys who listen to, talk with and empower our clients.

What now?

Gary Smith, one of the five founding partners of the firm, states, “In 2014, we decided to create a different kind of law firm,–one that invests the time and energy in knowing our clients and our community so that our clients are well-represented. Our number one goal has always been to develop strong and lasting relationships with our clients. We believe that Venn Law Group is a natural evolution of our commitment to the power of common purpose.”

Why Venn Law Group?

A Venn diagram is an illustration that shows the common overlapping areas among otherwise different groups. Where there is overlap, these groups find relationships and the power of shared goals and objectives. We believe that attorneys need to have a thorough understanding of your business issues, as well as the legal considerations, to give you the best service for business owners. We work closely with our clients to focus on that crucial intersection of those issues. This approach enables us to solve problems efficiently, uncover opportunities, and build strong long-term relationships with our clients.

Venn Law Group: Clear Communication, Actionalable Advice, Timely Response

While this has always been our philosophy, we believe that our new logo and name more accurately represents us. It also serves as a reminder to ourselves, clients, and friends of our commitment and driving force.

About Venn Law Group:

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