USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina
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More than half the firm's lawyers are trial lawyers. We thrive on novel issues and precedent-setting cases.
Our experience representing law and accounting firms is unmatched in our region. For over 35 years, we have represented both regional and national accounting firms in litigation, governmental investigations, regulatory matters, and bankruptcy proceedings. Our representations have involved audits, tax matters, and other accounting advisory services. We have experience with both class action claims and those brought by an individual plaintiff.
Our white-collar criminal and government investigations team is renowned for tenacious litigation of high-stakes cases. Our team draws on deep, broad experience on both sides of complex federal prosecutions. The team of lawyers includes former Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
Brooks Pierce attorneys have appeared as counsel of record in more North Carolina Business Court decisions than any other law firm. We regularly tackle complex, high-stakes business litigation for our clients. Furthermore, we stay involved with the inner workings of the court; three of our attorneys serve on the Rules Committee for the Business Court.
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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon Humphrey & Leonard is widely acclaimed and sought after for its reputation in the commercial litigation space. The firm has particular strength in handling an array of complex matters for accountancy firms, while also handling high-stakes bankruptcy litigation. The team also offers skilled representation in appellate proceedings.
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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon Humphrey & Leonard assisted Maxwell Foods in litigation in the North Carolina Business Court relating to the breach of an agreement by a supplier.
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They take a global approach to understand motivations, trickle-down implications and impacts, and they listen carefully to their clients in order to formulate meaningful and clear strategies.
Brooks Pierce is very experienced on the litigation side.
Brooks Pierce is truly an outstanding firm. It's a blue-chip, well thought-of litigation group.
Brooks Pierce has both the quality and experience to be trusted with almost any litigation matter.
Brooks Pierce is very diligent and efficient.
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Charles Coble is a fantastic lawyer.
Charles Coble's analysis is very strong and he has an excellent reputation as an appellate lawyer.
Jim Phillips is a very strong, very good lawyer.
Jennifer Van Zant is recognized for her breadth of experience handling commercial disputes and class actions. She represents higher education clients and corporates from a variety of industries.
Jennifer Van Zant is an amazing lawyer.
Jennifer Van Zant is an extraordinary lawyer who is great on complex matters.
Jennifer Van Zant is a very good, very thorough lawyer.
Jennifer is absolutely outstanding. She is one of the finest, sharpest and most well-rounded attorneys I have ever worked with.
Reid Phillips is a very intelligent and good lawyer.
Reid Phillips is excellent.
Gary Parsons is a very experienced trial lawyer.
Gary Parsons is a fantastic lawyer and a dean of the North Carolina trial Bar.
Litigation: Appellate
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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