Larry C. Harris, Jr.

Since joining The Van Winkle Law Firm in 1983, Larry has practiced in the areas of business and commercial law. This includes the formation of business entities, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employment issues, taxation, collections and foreclosures.

Larry is a member of the business section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Practice Highlights

• Represented a heavy equipment manufacturer in a multi-million dollar sale of a dealership requiring Hart-Scott-Rodino filings.
• Represented a restaurant franchisee in a corporate split-up resulting in franchisee selling ownership of more than 30 stores.
• Represented a petroleum product distributor in numerous acquisitions, over a period of more than 25 years, resulting in growth into one of the area’s largest distributors.

Professional Affiliations

• 28th Judicial District Bar
• North Carolina State Bar
• North Carolina Bar Association, 1983 - Present
  • Business Section, 1983 - Present
  • Council Member, 2000 - 2003
• American Bar Association, 1983 - Present
• North Carolina Bankers’ Association, 1995 - Present

A native of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Larry is married to LuAnn. They have two children, Justin and Jordan.

In his free time, Larry enjoys motorcycles, skiing, music, travel and sports.

Favorite Music
Jazz

Favorite Books
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien

Last Place Visited
U.S. Virgin Islands

Favorite Place to Visit
The Caribbean

Community Involvement

• Asheville-Buncombe YMCA, 1990 - Present
  • Board of Directors, 1994 - 1997
    • Chairman, 1997
• Grace Episcopal Church, 1983 - Present
  • Vestry, 2004 - 2007
  • Senior Warden, 2005 - 2007
• City of Asheville Civil Service Board, 2009 - Present
  • Chairman, 2010 - Present