Anderson Ellis is a shareholder in Van Winkle’s Business practice group, where he assists for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations in all phases of corporate life, including entity choice, formation, operations, sale/purchase/merger, and reorganizations/dissolutions. Anderson’s varied practice background allows him to assist businesses of all sizes with a wide variety of issues, including contract review/drafting, litigation, and to collaborate with his Van Winkle partners on collections, employment, and intellectual property matters. Anderson practiced in Nashville, Tennessee prior to returning to North Carolina and has practiced law in Hendersonville since 2012.

Practice Areas

Awards & Honors

  • Henderson County Chamber YPC “4 Under 40”, 2024
  • Biltmore Beacon “40 under Forty”, class of 2019
  • North Carolina Business Magazine “Legal Elite”, 2019
  • Martindale-Hubbell “Client Champion-Silver”, 2017, 2021, 2022
  • North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society, 2017, 2020

Court Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2012
  • Tennessee, 2009
  • North Carolina Federal courts (Western District), 2010
  • Tennessee Federal courts (Middle District), 2012
  • United States Supreme Court, 2017

Education

  • University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2009
  •  Wake Forest University, B.A. Sociology, 2006
  • The McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN, 2002

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Henderson County Bar Association
  • NCBA Business Section Continuing Education Committee, Co-Chair

Community Affiliations

  • Blue Ridge Community College, Adjunct Instructor of Business Law
  • Henderson County Bar Association, President (2013-Present)
  • Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Executive Board Member
  • Community Foundation of Henderson County, Board Member
  • Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Past Board President
  • Children and Family Resource Center, Past Board President
  • Henderson County Education Foundation, Past Board Member

Anderson grew up in Hendersonville and was excited to return home with his wife Brittany in 2012. Since their return, Anderson and Brittany’s family has grown to include a wild rescue dog and an even wilder daughter. Outside of his practice, Anderson enjoys spending time with his family at the pool, golfing, cooking, and is getting well-versed in the world of dance classes and recitals. With whatever time remains, Anderson has been known to homebrew a batch of beer, which has been generously described as “something to drink.” You can find Anderson rooting for the Demon Deacons, Rebels, and Vols throughout the football, basketball, and baseball seasons.

  • Favorite Food: Cheeseburger
  • Favorite Book: Empire Falls by Richard Russo
  • Favorite Movie: The Departed