Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP
Decades of Experience in Difficult Legal Matters
Since 1974, the Watauga County law firm of Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP has helped clients from Boone, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas address their needs in a full range of legal matters. Whether you need assistance with real estate or estate planning, family or business, civil litigation or some other legal matter, you can count on our experienced lawyers for the help you need. Combined, our attorneys hold more than one century of legal experience. With that experience comes the seasoned legal judgment that makes it possible for us to advise you prudently with regard to your most sophisticated legal questions.
Not only that, but you can depend on us to be here for the long haul. When we advise you in estate planning and family matters, for instance, you will rest easier knowing you can rely on us today and in the future for your legal needs.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Land Use & Zoning
- Real Estate Law
- Business Law
- Personal Injury
- Civil Litigation
- Wills & Trusts
Call Deal Moseley di Santi Garrett & Martin, LLP today at 828-263-4721 to arrange your consultation.
Attorney James M. Deal Jr.
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 1974
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- J.D - 1974
- Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
- B.A magna cum laude - 1971
- Honors: with honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section, Member
- e.Planners Estate Planning Forum
- Wealth Counsel Estate Planning
- Watauga County Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association Citizen Lawyer Award - 2007
- Recipient: North Carolina State Bar Distinguished Service Award, 2009
- North Carolina - The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award – 2015
- Appalachian State University Distinguished Alumni Award – 2016
- Watauga County Spirit of Philanthropy Award, 2006
- Chamber of Commerce Community Recognition Award, 2007
Pro Bono Activities:
- University of North Carolina Law School Alumni Board 2014- current, Vice President
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare System 2005-2012, 2016-current
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Visitors 2017- current
- The Appalachian Theatre Board of Trustees, 2012 - Present
- University of North Carolina System, Board of Governors, 2009 - 2013
- Watauga County Board of Commissioners 2004-2012, Chairman 2004-2010
- Appalachian State University Board of Trustees 2001-2009, Chairman 2006-2008
- Watauga County Board of Education 1990-1998, Chairman 1995-1998
- North Carolina Governor’s Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education 2017- current
- Boone United Methodist Church Administrative Council, 1995- current, Chairman of Endowment Committee 2010-current
Attorney Allen C. Moseley
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 1980
Education:
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina
- J.D.
- Law Review: Wake Forest Law Review, Research Editor, 1979 - 1980
- Baylor University
- B.A. with honors - 1976
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina State Bar, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- Watauga County Bar, Member
- 24th Judicial District, Member
Attorney Claude D. Smith Jr. 
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 1982
- Georgia, 1996
Education:
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
- J.D. - 1982
- Mercer University
- B.A. - 1974
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina State Bar, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- Watauga County Bar, Member
- 24th Judicial District, Member
Attorney J. Tucker Deal
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Juris Doctor - 2014
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
- Major: Theatre Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Bar Admission: North Carolina, 2014
- NC Bar Association Section Memberships: Real Property, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law, Estate Administration, Land Use and Zoning
- North Carolina State Bar
- Watauga County Bar
- 24th Judicial District
Pro Bono Activities:
- Downtown Boone Development Association: Board of Directors, Vice President
- Watauga County Bar Association, Board of Directors, Secretary
- Western Youth Network, Board of Directors
- UNC School of Law, Community Outreach Committee
- Volunteer Attorney: Watauga Rescue; In/Visible Theatre
Attorney Bryan P. Martin
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, 2006
Education:
- Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana
- J.D. - 2004
- Honors: Sherman Minton Moot Court, 2003
- Honors: Family Court Guardian ad Litem, 2003
- Honors: Mediator, Monroe County Family Court, 2002
- DePauw University
- B.A. - 1999
- Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina State Bar, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member
- Watauga County Bar, Member
- 24th Judicial District, Member
Pro Bono Activities:
- Two Rivers Community School, Board Member, 2013-present
- Legal Aid of North Carolina, Local Advisory Council, 2009-2010