Areas of Practice
Pre-Litigation Advice
and Strategy
- Investment in reaching a full understanding of the client’s best outcome from a business or personal perspective
- Development of legal strategy to avoid litigation whenever possible
- Smart positioning in order to be ready for litigation and trial if necessary
Litigation and Trial in State
and Federal Court
- Tough and effective courtroom advocacy in motions and trials throughout North Carolina
- Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina
- Appearances in other state and federal courts through admission pro hac vice
Appeals
- Admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
- Significant experience in successful state and federal appellate advocacy
Mediation
- Extensive experience representing parties at mediation
- Conducted thousands of mediations as a mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Arbitration
- Represent parties in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association, FINRA, JAMS, National Association of Securities Dealers and New York Stock Exchange
- Service as an arbitrator through AAA and private arbitrations
- Arbitrator for matters ranging from major construction disputes to significant sports agency matters and everything in between
Pro Bono and
Community Services
- Deep tradition of community and pro bono legal service
- Leadership roles in arts, cultural, conservation and human services non-profit organizations
- Co-counsel roles in pro bono impact litigation throughout North Carolina
Representative Matters
