Edward Harrelson
Edward Harrelson is a native of Garner, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in History. His law degree is from the University of North Carolina School of Law. After law school, he moved to the mountains and began his law practice in Hendersonville. In 2002 he was asked by Francis M. Coiner to take over his practice. Mr. Coiner had practiced actively in Hendersonville from 1951 to 2003, and was a much loved and well-respected attorney. Edward considers it an honor to keep Mr. Coiner’s name associated with this law firm. Since 1997 Mr. Harrelson has focused mostly on real property transactions, estate planning and probate law and small business representation.
Edward was taught from an early age to volunteer his time and energy for the benefit of others and his community. He has served on numerous boards over the years, including service as an Elder in his church, with United Way of Henderson County for six years, with Daniel Boone Council (BSA) for six years, and as a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board since 1995. In 2009, he was accepted for membership in the Hendersonville Rotary Club. In 2012, Edward was elected to serve as a Trustee of the Flat Rock Play House, and he serves as Secretary to that Board. Edward credits his Boy Scouting experience and the earning of the Eagle Scout award for much of his continuing dedication to service to others.
Justice Mullen
Justice Mullen was born in Morehead City, North Carolina, and grew up in both Beaufort and Greenville, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. He was inspired to go to law school by his grandfather, Judge John Ernest Kinard, a Circuit Court Judge who served in every South Carolina County during his time on the bench.
Attorney Mullen graduated from Wake Forest Law School in 2022 where he was awarded Pro Bono Honors by the Pro Bono Honor Society. After graduation he moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina to join the established practice of Romeo, Harrelson & Coiner. As a member of the firm, Attorney Mullen is a general law practitioner with a focus on transactional law.
Attorney Mullen enjoys giving back to his community and is an active member of various service clubs and organizations in Henderson County. Most notably, Attorney Mullen is a Board Member for Vocational Solutions and is a Board Member and the Fundraising Chair for the local Kiwanis Chapter. He also appeared on a radio show talking about the importance of Estate Planning. Click here to here to listen.
In his time off, Justice enjoys spending time hiking, skiing, and playing tabletop games. He and his wife, Paula, can be found spending time at the local parks, events, and outdoor markets of Hendersonville, N.C..
Randy Romeo
Randy lived in Hendersonville beginning in 1952. He graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 1971, and from Cumberland School of Law in 1976. He began practicing law in Hendersonville that same year. Mr. Romeo’s practice had a heavy focus on real estate transactions and estate planning and his name can be found on some of the most notable real estate deeds in the area, all recorded at the Hendersonville Courthouse. He also served as the attorney for the Hendersonville Board of Realtors for almost 22 years.
Mr. Romeo retired from the practice of law in 2019 in order to spend more time with his grandchildren. Romeo, Harrelson, & Coiner is proud to continue his practice and honor his memory by continuing to serve his clients and his community with the same attention, respect and reliability he practiced during his career..
Francis Coiner
Francis M. Coiner, a native of Newport News, Virginia, received his Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University in 1948 and his law degree from Wake Forest University in 1951.
Attorney Coiner moved to Hendersonville and served as the Hendersonville City Attorney from 1968-1993. He was a member and served as president of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Attorney Coiner served with the Navy in the European and Pacific Theatres of World War II, including the invasions of Normandy, Southern France and Italy.
Attorney Coiner was a member and Past Commander of the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post # 5206 and was also a member of the Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post #77, the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club, Hendersonville B.P.O.E. Lodge #1616, Kedron Lodge #387 AF&AM, and the Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Church, where he was a former member of the vestry and had served as a past Senior Warden. He was also a member and past president of the Hendersonville Country Club, where he served on the Board of Directors for many years.