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Don Kight

Asheville, NC

Licensed for 22 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

Kight on Cannabis: The Definitive Word on Weed.Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting providers, farmers, manufacturers, scientist, laboratories, and the retail industry surrounding the commerce of industrial hemp and legal recreational and medical cannabis. Visit the website: Cannabis.Law. [Note: Website goes live end of January 2018. Stay tuned!] I have a personal interest in cannabis. I experimented with it recreationally in college and, frankly, continued my “experimentation” off and on into adulthood.In my mid-thirties I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to undergo chemotherapy treatments. I did not try cannabis as a medical aid at first. This was due to a misplaced belief that trying it as a medical aid would really be nothing more than using my illness as an excuse to get high. However, on a particularly difficult day when I was feeling miserable, I broke down and smoked marijuana with my brother. The experience was stunning and remarkable. Within fifteen minutes I felt significantly better and had an appetite for the first time in days. My flu- like aches subsided and my nausea disappeared. Certainly, I was not 100 percent better. However, I felt well enough to spend a pleasant evening talking with my brother. I ate two helpings of spicy Indian food and slept well enough to regain some lost energy. Had I not smoked marijuana that evening I would have remained in bed, not eaten, and spent most of the night tossing and turning, nauseated and in agony. My energy levels would have continued their steep decline and I would have been worse off for the next treatment.Cannabis helped me through chemotherapy and I resolved at that time to become an advocate for its legalization. In addition to aiding with side effects of chemotherapy, new research suggests that it may also be important in treatment and even prevention of certain diseases.I also have a long-time interest in business law. Law students do not typically have “majors” (or “minors”) in legal subjects in the same way that undergraduates do. However, a law student can choose to focus on a specific legal area by taking multiple courses in that area. In my case, I took every business law class that was offered in law school. As a philosophy major in college I was intrigued by the strange implications of being able to create a separate legal individual under the law and the tensions that such an arrangement could create between natural entities (i.e., people) and artificial entities (i.e., corporations). (That issue has been playing out in the Supreme Court recently, but in another context.) The metaphysics of the corporate veil and limited liability fascinated me.Later, after starting my own law practice, the practical aspects of running a business— bookkeeping, marketing, taxes, employee management, financing, etc.— captivated me. Over the years, my law practice quickly migrated toward bankruptcy law. I eventually became a bankruptcy specialist and have represented numerous businesses through difficult reorganizations. I have also maintained a general business and commercial litigation practice.All of this is to say that being a cannabis business lawyer feels natural to me and was probably inevitable. Thank you for reading. 

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Business

Language

English

Contact

Kight on Cannabis84 Walnut StreetSuite 201Asheville, NC, 2880184 Walnut StreetSuite 201Suite 201Asheville, NC, 28801

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Rick
October 5, 2019

Very professional, very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with in dealing with an embarrassing and difficult situation. Rod always answered my questions in a timely manner.

Cheryl
June 25, 2019

A few years ago Rod and his team resolved a student loan issue quickly & efficiently. He is most knowledgeable and doesn't waste time. He & his wife and staff were a pleasure to work with as well. Highly Recommend!

anonymous
January 26, 2019

This is a brief but very well deserved "THANK YOU" to Rod Kight, and to Ashley Poteet-Kight, of Kight Law Office, PC in Asheville, NC. About two to three years ago I began to have panic attacks regarding credit card debt that I was finding increasingly difficult to manage. My husband and I had moved to North Carolina from many successful years in Florida, and he felt it was retirement time. I had not quite planned on a sudden move like this but thought I would find a new job and pay off the credit card debt we had. Unfortunately, work is not readily available in the mountains and instead of paying off, the debt began to increase. I knew I had to do something and I began researching bankruptcy as a last resort. I soon learned I needed the help of an expert and so I turned my efforts to finding someone I could trust and feel I could bare my soul to in order to try and sort out my options. My husband wanted no part of a bankruptcy so I took that path alone, but with the critical help of Kight Law Office. I can't thank them enough for all the help and guidance and compassion I received in sorting out what needed to be done. In a matter of a few months Rod was able to have all my unsecured debts resolved and I felt I could breath again. Ashley was always just a phone call away whenever I had questions or concerns and she was so knowledgeable and calm, it was like therapy for my anxiety. For anyone needing help with legal matters, credit issues and bankruptcy, I highly recommend the law office of KIGHT! They are top notch professionals and will ease your mind and body of the stress and embarrassment associated with matters so personal and overwhelming. Take my word for it, you won't be sorry if you pick up the phone and make an appointment with Kight Law Office!

anonymous
October 29, 2018

Rod was fantastic, gave me great advice leading up the filing and would answer any question I had about what I should and shouldnt do and was always there to calm my nerves during a stressful time. I would definitely recommend Rod Kight as a lawyer.

Robert
September 2, 2018

100% recommend Mr. Kight to represent you. I hired him for a service and had nothing but an amazing experience from start to finish. He guided me through the process, his office took care of everything I needed to do and even did more for me than I was expecting! If you want a knowledgeable, straight forward, direct and hard hitting lawyer, then hire Rod to represent you.

Deborah
April 2, 2018

Rod Kight, Jr., handled my Chapter 7 bankruptcy from start to finish. Rod and Ashley - his wife and Office Manager - took me step-by-step through the process and were always available for any questions that might arise. This is a very difficult process for anyone to go through and the Rod Kight Law firm was very sensitive to making my bankruptcy filing and eventual discharge by the court as straightforward and painless as possible which was deeply appreciated.

Karen
January 22, 2018

Kight Law offices went above and beyond handling our bankruptcy! I had many many questions, and Ashley or Rod ALWAYS gave me answers usually within minutes, and never longer than 24 hours. They made this process so much less stressful than it could have been! I HIGHLY recommend them for any legal needs they handle. Thank you Kight law offices!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

After consulting with several attorneys in Asheville, we met with Rod and immediately realized we’d found the best. He provided great counsel and helped us resolve our bankruptcy case in a way that had significant outcomes for our family. His approach in both manner and substance stands in stark contrast to other attorneys who laid out a very different course of action. Others were dismissive and patronizing and didn’t deliver the kind of professional service that Rod Kight and his staff provided. After working with Rod, there isn’t the slightest doubt in our minds that we received the very best representation and guidance available in Asheville. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation we did, after years of hard work, raising children, facing health crises, etc., do yourself a favor and meet with Rod. Along with professional accumen, Rod is a great guy. He really does like to help, and I hope he knows how far reaching his professional services are. I shudder when I think of the dark path laid out by other counsel, and remember the deep breath we took when we consulted with him. Thanks Rod, you’re a great human being-

Gordon
June 27, 2017

Ron was very easy to work with. He listened to my concerns & advised in easy to understand English. The atmosphere was relaxed & Rod & Ashley were very prompt to return any phone calls.. would highly recommend their services!

Evan
June 12, 2017

My wife and I are in our mid 60's, disabled and on fixed income. We have been through really rough times the last 15 years. Family deaths, troubled children marriages, Domestic violence. Becoming disabled. Elderly parents needing aid 100's of miles away. Our finances were in shambles from helping our children and others with legal fees, credit cards, 2nd mortgages, it got to the point we were served papers by the Sheriff to come and take our belongings to pay our creditors. That is when Rod Kight agreed to take our case and get us out of debt, stop the Sherriff and put us on a path to a fresh start. Rod and wife Ashley worked vigorously, always available, answering all questions, and just handling everythng after we sent them the required documents. Generous kind caring and considerate of our feelings and emotions and our embarrassment being in such trouble this late in life. We can not say enough how these angels came into our life and answered our prayers when we had nowhere to turn! Thank you two so much! And God Bless You!

Rick
October 5, 2019

Very professional, very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with in dealing with an embarrassing and difficult situation. Rod always answered my questions in a timely manner.

Cheryl
June 25, 2019

A few years ago Rod and his team resolved a student loan issue quickly & efficiently. He is most knowledgeable and doesn't waste time. He & his wife and staff were a pleasure to work with as well. Highly Recommend!

anonymous
January 26, 2019

This is a brief but very well deserved "THANK YOU" to Rod Kight, and to Ashley Poteet-Kight, of Kight Law Office, PC in Asheville, NC. About two to three years ago I began to have panic attacks regarding credit card debt that I was finding increasingly difficult to manage. My husband and I had moved to North Carolina from many successful years in Florida, and he felt it was retirement time. I had not quite planned on a sudden move like this but thought I would find a new job and pay off the credit card debt we had. Unfortunately, work is not readily available in the mountains and instead of paying off, the debt began to increase. I knew I had to do something and I began researching bankruptcy as a last resort. I soon learned I needed the help of an expert and so I turned my efforts to finding someone I could trust and feel I could bare my soul to in order to try and sort out my options. My husband wanted no part of a bankruptcy so I took that path alone, but with the critical help of Kight Law Office. I can't thank them enough for all the help and guidance and compassion I received in sorting out what needed to be done. In a matter of a few months Rod was able to have all my unsecured debts resolved and I felt I could breath again. Ashley was always just a phone call away whenever I had questions or concerns and she was so knowledgeable and calm, it was like therapy for my anxiety. For anyone needing help with legal matters, credit issues and bankruptcy, I highly recommend the law office of KIGHT! They are top notch professionals and will ease your mind and body of the stress and embarrassment associated with matters so personal and overwhelming. Take my word for it, you won't be sorry if you pick up the phone and make an appointment with Kight Law Office!

anonymous
October 29, 2018

Rod was fantastic, gave me great advice leading up the filing and would answer any question I had about what I should and shouldnt do and was always there to calm my nerves during a stressful time. I would definitely recommend Rod Kight as a lawyer.

Robert
September 2, 2018

100% recommend Mr. Kight to represent you. I hired him for a service and had nothing but an amazing experience from start to finish. He guided me through the process, his office took care of everything I needed to do and even did more for me than I was expecting! If you want a knowledgeable, straight forward, direct and hard hitting lawyer, then hire Rod to represent you.

Deborah
April 2, 2018

Rod Kight, Jr., handled my Chapter 7 bankruptcy from start to finish. Rod and Ashley - his wife and Office Manager - took me step-by-step through the process and were always available for any questions that might arise. This is a very difficult process for anyone to go through and the Rod Kight Law firm was very sensitive to making my bankruptcy filing and eventual discharge by the court as straightforward and painless as possible which was deeply appreciated.

Karen
January 22, 2018

Kight Law offices went above and beyond handling our bankruptcy! I had many many questions, and Ashley or Rod ALWAYS gave me answers usually within minutes, and never longer than 24 hours. They made this process so much less stressful than it could have been! I HIGHLY recommend them for any legal needs they handle. Thank you Kight law offices!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

After consulting with several attorneys in Asheville, we met with Rod and immediately realized we’d found the best. He provided great counsel and helped us resolve our bankruptcy case in a way that had significant outcomes for our family. His approach in both manner and substance stands in stark contrast to other attorneys who laid out a very different course of action. Others were dismissive and patronizing and didn’t deliver the kind of professional service that Rod Kight and his staff provided. After working with Rod, there isn’t the slightest doubt in our minds that we received the very best representation and guidance available in Asheville. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation we did, after years of hard work, raising children, facing health crises, etc., do yourself a favor and meet with Rod. Along with professional accumen, Rod is a great guy. He really does like to help, and I hope he knows how far reaching his professional services are. I shudder when I think of the dark path laid out by other counsel, and remember the deep breath we took when we consulted with him. Thanks Rod, you’re a great human being-

Gordon
June 27, 2017

Ron was very easy to work with. He listened to my concerns & advised in easy to understand English. The atmosphere was relaxed & Rod & Ashley were very prompt to return any phone calls.. would highly recommend their services!

Evan
June 12, 2017

My wife and I are in our mid 60's, disabled and on fixed income. We have been through really rough times the last 15 years. Family deaths, troubled children marriages, Domestic violence. Becoming disabled. Elderly parents needing aid 100's of miles away. Our finances were in shambles from helping our children and others with legal fees, credit cards, 2nd mortgages, it got to the point we were served papers by the Sheriff to come and take our belongings to pay our creditors. That is when Rod Kight agreed to take our case and get us out of debt, stop the Sherriff and put us on a path to a fresh start. Rod and wife Ashley worked vigorously, always available, answering all questions, and just handling everythng after we sent them the required documents. Generous kind caring and considerate of our feelings and emotions and our embarrassment being in such trouble this late in life. We can not say enough how these angels came into our life and answered our prayers when we had nowhere to turn! Thank you two so much! And God Bless You!

Rick
October 5, 2019

Very professional, very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with in dealing with an embarrassing and difficult situation. Rod always answered my questions in a timely manner.

Cheryl
June 25, 2019

A few years ago Rod and his team resolved a student loan issue quickly & efficiently. He is most knowledgeable and doesn't waste time. He & his wife and staff were a pleasure to work with as well. Highly Recommend!

anonymous
January 26, 2019

This is a brief but very well deserved "THANK YOU" to Rod Kight, and to Ashley Poteet-Kight, of Kight Law Office, PC in Asheville, NC. About two to three years ago I began to have panic attacks regarding credit card debt that I was finding increasingly difficult to manage. My husband and I had moved to North Carolina from many successful years in Florida, and he felt it was retirement time. I had not quite planned on a sudden move like this but thought I would find a new job and pay off the credit card debt we had. Unfortunately, work is not readily available in the mountains and instead of paying off, the debt began to increase. I knew I had to do something and I began researching bankruptcy as a last resort. I soon learned I needed the help of an expert and so I turned my efforts to finding someone I could trust and feel I could bare my soul to in order to try and sort out my options. My husband wanted no part of a bankruptcy so I took that path alone, but with the critical help of Kight Law Office. I can't thank them enough for all the help and guidance and compassion I received in sorting out what needed to be done. In a matter of a few months Rod was able to have all my unsecured debts resolved and I felt I could breath again. Ashley was always just a phone call away whenever I had questions or concerns and she was so knowledgeable and calm, it was like therapy for my anxiety. For anyone needing help with legal matters, credit issues and bankruptcy, I highly recommend the law office of KIGHT! They are top notch professionals and will ease your mind and body of the stress and embarrassment associated with matters so personal and overwhelming. Take my word for it, you won't be sorry if you pick up the phone and make an appointment with Kight Law Office!

anonymous
October 29, 2018

Rod was fantastic, gave me great advice leading up the filing and would answer any question I had about what I should and shouldnt do and was always there to calm my nerves during a stressful time. I would definitely recommend Rod Kight as a lawyer.

Robert
September 2, 2018

100% recommend Mr. Kight to represent you. I hired him for a service and had nothing but an amazing experience from start to finish. He guided me through the process, his office took care of everything I needed to do and even did more for me than I was expecting! If you want a knowledgeable, straight forward, direct and hard hitting lawyer, then hire Rod to represent you.

Deborah
April 2, 2018

Rod Kight, Jr., handled my Chapter 7 bankruptcy from start to finish. Rod and Ashley - his wife and Office Manager - took me step-by-step through the process and were always available for any questions that might arise. This is a very difficult process for anyone to go through and the Rod Kight Law firm was very sensitive to making my bankruptcy filing and eventual discharge by the court as straightforward and painless as possible which was deeply appreciated.

Karen
January 22, 2018

Kight Law offices went above and beyond handling our bankruptcy! I had many many questions, and Ashley or Rod ALWAYS gave me answers usually within minutes, and never longer than 24 hours. They made this process so much less stressful than it could have been! I HIGHLY recommend them for any legal needs they handle. Thank you Kight law offices!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

After consulting with several attorneys in Asheville, we met with Rod and immediately realized we’d found the best. He provided great counsel and helped us resolve our bankruptcy case in a way that had significant outcomes for our family. His approach in both manner and substance stands in stark contrast to other attorneys who laid out a very different course of action. Others were dismissive and patronizing and didn’t deliver the kind of professional service that Rod Kight and his staff provided. After working with Rod, there isn’t the slightest doubt in our minds that we received the very best representation and guidance available in Asheville. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation we did, after years of hard work, raising children, facing health crises, etc., do yourself a favor and meet with Rod. Along with professional accumen, Rod is a great guy. He really does like to help, and I hope he knows how far reaching his professional services are. I shudder when I think of the dark path laid out by other counsel, and remember the deep breath we took when we consulted with him. Thanks Rod, you’re a great human being-

Gordon
June 27, 2017

Ron was very easy to work with. He listened to my concerns & advised in easy to understand English. The atmosphere was relaxed & Rod & Ashley were very prompt to return any phone calls.. would highly recommend their services!

Evan
June 12, 2017

My wife and I are in our mid 60's, disabled and on fixed income. We have been through really rough times the last 15 years. Family deaths, troubled children marriages, Domestic violence. Becoming disabled. Elderly parents needing aid 100's of miles away. Our finances were in shambles from helping our children and others with legal fees, credit cards, 2nd mortgages, it got to the point we were served papers by the Sheriff to come and take our belongings to pay our creditors. That is when Rod Kight agreed to take our case and get us out of debt, stop the Sherriff and put us on a path to a fresh start. Rod and wife Ashley worked vigorously, always available, answering all questions, and just handling everythng after we sent them the required documents. Generous kind caring and considerate of our feelings and emotions and our embarrassment being in such trouble this late in life. We can not say enough how these angels came into our life and answered our prayers when we had nowhere to turn! Thank you two so much! And God Bless You!