Overview

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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 commercial real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration; growth and exit planning; business transactions; employment law; tax law; and real estate licensing.

We believe that the best advice comes from strong relationships. A trusted advisor who knows you well will work harder to help you. Our mission is to be that kind of advisor. We invest the time and energy in knowing our clients and our community so that we represent our clients well.

We connect our clients with people and services they need. We offer practical guidance and the information they should know. We think about risks and opportunities for our clients that go beyond the legal issues. We aren’t attorneys who just answer the phone and take orders. We’re attorneys who listen to, talk with, and empower our clients.

At Venn Law Group, we are dedicated to helping you make the best decisions in your business and real estate pursuits. Contact us to see if we can help you.

Rankings

Venn Law Group is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Charlotte
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Real Estate Law
Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith has provided real estate legal counsel to our firm and related entities for years. They provide a great mix of sound real estate transaction experience and fast, courteous and personalized service.
Greg Pappanastos – Dunavant Development
Real Estate Law
Garth Dunklin of Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith is the best attorney I have ever engaged! His legal knowledge is superior, and most importantly his explanation of options, while considering financial costs, risk, and potential outcome are explained thoroughly, so you as a client can make the best informed legal decision possible for all parties! His follow-up and reminder of important dates/deadlines assure you he is completely engaged and handling your legal matters!
Jeff Foster – Commercial Property Advisors
Real Estate Law
Our firm has consulted with the attorneys at Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith for many years and in a variety of capacities. Their understanding of our commercial real estate services business extends well beyond routine transactional work for mutual clients to include advocacy in our third party contraction negotiations and representation needed during regular court receivership appointments. Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith has also provided us with valuable counsel to establish the best employment practices.
Charlie Ellis – Collett Management
Real Estate Law
Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith continues to go beyond the call of duty. They are a great firm and great people.
Will Whitley – New South Properties
Employment Law - Management
Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith gives excellent and personal service! They were critical to the growth and success of our recruiting business.
Jeff Kornegay – Fairview Search Group
Employment Law - Management
I've owned my business for 13 years and have had multiple marketing firms, IT firms, CPAs, and ONE law firm. Gary Smith and Eric Bass of the Bass Dunklin McCullough & Smith law firm have been phenomenal advisers over the years. Above the expertise and professionalism is the trust I place in Eric Bass and Gary Smith. I would highly recommend this firm.
Marc Hutto – Reveal Intelligence Services

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Charlotte
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Real Estate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Venn Law Group has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Venn Law Group eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Awards

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  • ChambersĀ USA: Regional Spotlight Guide 2024: Charlotte - Corporate and Real Estate

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