LITIGATION AND
Construction Litigation
Our Construction Litigation team represents general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and other entities involved in the construction of commercial buildings and residential homes when claims are brought against them. Our matters range from small disputes to multi-million dollar commercial projects.
Dram Shop Law and Liquor Liability
Dram Shop Law and Liquor Liability deals with the laws governing commercial establishments that serve alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, it referred to a shop where spirits were sold by the “dram,” a small unit of liquid. We have one of the most prominent and well-respected Dram Shop teams in the State of North Carolina.
Eminent Domain
Our Eminent Domain team focuses on the representation of governmental entities, including state agencies, counties and municipalities, in both condemnation and inverse condemnation lawsuits. We have represented clients in high profile, high exposure cases in multiple jurisdictions throughout North Carolina.
Healthcare Professional Liability
Our Healthcare team is committed to helping you assess and avoid risk, while minimizing disruptions to your business. We regularly advocate for healthcare professionals, hospitals, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric hospitals, group homes, dialysis clinics and private practices in a variety of settings.
Large Loss Subrogation
Our attorneys assist businesses and insurance companies with recovery on large loss property damage claims. We engage with clients on the front end in risk management matters and when damages occur, we act quickly and efficiently to protect your interests.
Motor Vehicle Negligence
We represent individuals, businesses and insurance companies following a motor vehicle accident. In addition to representing parties once suit is filed, our attorneys routinely assist with the investigation of accidents when they first occur.
Municipal Law
Our Municipal team partners with local government to provide balanced solutions tailored to your needs. We represent entities in a variety of issues, including public officials, law enforcement, Section 1983, employment law claims, school board issues, workers’ compensation claims, coverage issues, and general and premises liability claims.
Premises Liability
Our Premises team assists businesses in developing proactive measures and legal protections for your premises. If a claim or lawsuit is brought, our experienced litigators work with the insurance carrier, and alongside engineers and industry experts, to limit your liability.
Products Liability
Our Products Liability team has handled cases ranging from missing nuts and bolts to complex medical device claims and industrial explosions in numerous federal and state courts, including mass tort claims referred to the United States Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (MDL).
Professional Liability
Our experience in Professional Liability assists our clients and peers in avoiding potentially harmful claims against their reputations. When claims do arise, our litigation team brings results-oriented solutions, protecting your livelihood as we would our own.
Real Estate Law
Our attorneys represent realtors, appraisers, inspectors and other parties involved in disputes arising out of real estate transactions. We routinely represent real estate professionals before their respective licensing boards, which provides us with a detailed understanding of the effect of malpractice claims on our clients.
Retail and Hospitality Law
Providing goods and services to the public opens your business up to unique challenges. From keeping your premises safe, to protecting your products, to employment and labor law issues, to commercial litigation and workers’ compensation, our team has the breadth of experience necessary to help you manage your risk.
Securities Litigation and FINRA Arbitration
Our litigators combine effective advocacy with an understanding of the financial services industry to defend broker dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations throughout the country.
Trucking and Commercial Transportation
Our team represents a number of regional, national and international commercial transportation companies and their insurers. We advise our clients concerning federal and state regulations, and on those workers’ compensation, occupational accident, coverage and employment law issues which are relevant to the industry.