Sneed honored with Rock McClure Business Citizenship Award

July 11, 2007 — The Van Winkle Law Firm’s Albert Sneed was recently presented the Rock McClure Business Citizenship Award, the highest honor given by the Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO).

Sneed was a founding member of CIBO, helping organize the council 20 years ago. In addition to setting up CIBO’s legal structure, he served on the board of directors for nine years, acting as president for two. Sneed regularly represents CIBO before county and city government and advises CIBO on the legal effects of proposed local and state laws.

“Through CIBO, Albert has consistently assisted small businesses in Western North Carolina, nourishing the independent spirit on which our community places such a great value,” said CIBO President John Carroll. “He has demonstrated a keen awareness for the needs of the community, faithfully volunteering untold hours in community service for CIBO and numerous organizations throughout Western North Carolina.”

CIBO serves to educate business owners about the workings of local government and its effect on business while also providing a conduit for the flow of information between business and government.

The Van Winkle Law Firm, which is celebrating its centennial in 2007, is the largest practice in Western North Carolina and one of the oldest in the state. The firm offers the region’s most extensive list of practice areas, and its force of nearly 40 attorneys and more than 60 support professionals represents clients in every level of the federal and state court systems.

For more information on The Van Winkle Law Firm and its centennial, visit www.vwlawfirm.com.