Venn Law Group Attorneys Distinguished in BNC Legal Elite 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, January 5, 2025—In an industry where excellence and skill are paramount, Venn Law Group proudly announces that Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite recognizes Eric Bass and Megan Sadler in its 2025 edition.

Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, an annual recognition, undergoes a rigorous, peer-nominated process facilitated by DataJoe Research. Each North Carolina State Bar member is invited to nominate peers who exemplify professionalism and skill, making this honor a testament to the respect and admiration held by fellow legal professionals.

The recognition of Eric Bass and Megan Sadler in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite highlights their contributions and Venn Law Group’s collective commitment to setting industry benchmarks. As trusted advisors, our attorneys remain dedicated to navigating our clients through the legal landscape with integrity, expertise, and a focus on achieving sustainable business success.

Eric Bass: Employment Law

As a founding partner of Venn Law Group, Eric Bass has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to guiding business owners through the complexities of employment law. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of contracts, mergers and acquisitions, succession and exit planning, and employer-centric employment issues, Eric’s approach is holistic and strategic. His primary goal is to ensure businesses not only easily navigate legal challenges but also seize opportunities for growth and development through effective risk management and resource allocation.

Megan Sadler: Litigation

Megan Sadler’s distinguished career spans commercial litigation, commercial real estate transactions and litigation, and employment disputes. As a founding member of Venn Law Group, Megan’s approach is characterized by her foresight and a commitment to providing legal solutions that align with her clients’ operational objectives and long-term goals.

About Venn Law Group

Venn Law Group stands at the intersection of legal excellence and innovative business strategies. With core practice areas encompassing commercial real estate, litigation, business/corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, tax, and employment law, the firm is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive legal support to businesses, business owners, and real estate professionals throughout the Carolinas.

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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