The members of the firm consider it a privilege to practice law in this
community. As such, a privilege must be earned. An essential element of
the privilege of practicing law is Community Involvement. Homesley &
Wingo Law Group PLLC takes seriously its obligation to the community.
Every year, the office closes for a half a day so that attorneys and staff
can serve lunch at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.
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The firm sponsors gospel sings on the front porch. These are traditionally
held in the summer. This is an opportunity for the community to gather
and to celebrate its spirituality. The Isaac Harris House has also hosted
a National Day of Prayer community-wide celebration. The firm has provided
financial support of the monthly "Jamboree" musical performances
that are held at the Mooresville Citizens Center.
Members of the firm have been leaders with Friends of the Library. Fariba
Homesley, wife of Cliff Homesley, served as the chairperson of this group
which is "dedicated to the expansion of a downtown library, accessible
to children and adults of all walks of life." Fariba was instrumental
in convincing
Lowe's Companies to contribute $2,000,000 towards the expansion of the Mooresville Public
Library. The expansion to a 34,000 square foot state of the art facility
has been completed. Friends of the Library also raised an additional $50,000
in its efforts to prompt the expansion of the downtown library. The firm
also has hosted events for the annual Library Day that was held annually
for several years.
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The firm has contributed to events as diverse as a biathlon in support
of greenways in Mooresville, Historic Mooresville 5k, DARE, Hope at the
Point, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and to Martin Luther King birthday
breakfasts sponsored by the South Iredell NAACP.
The firm has provided pro bono services in assisting citizens in a variety
of areas as those citizens fight battles for justice in the face of powerful
forces, particularly government. Client confidentiality prevents the disclosure
of the specifics of these matters.
Andrew Wingo has been very active with the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. The
Conservationists are one of the initial Chapters of the North Carolina
Wildlife Federation and Andrew was the Charter President of the Conservationists.
Andrew was on the board for the Lake Norman Homebuilders for a number
of years. In the past, Andrew was active with the Mooresville Jaycees,
Mooresville Optimist Club and the United Way. These organizations have
raised donations for local charities including the March of Dimes and
the American Red Cross.
Clark Tew is the former chairman of the Mooresville Soup Kitchen Board of Directors and Chair of the Town of Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission.
The firm also believes in participation in the political process. The firm is constantly looking for methods by which it can encourage citizens and political leaders to come together to examine and deal with the important issues of the day. The firm has provided a community venue for political discussions for people from a wide range of political viewpoints.