Litigation: General Commercial

Ellis & Winters is an excellent litigation boutique with in-depth experience of state and federal courts, as well as a variety of arbitral tribunals. The firm specializes in handling complex business disputes, including securities, franchising and trade secret cases. The team also handles medical malpractice disputes.

"Ellis & Winters is thepremier litigation boutique in North Carolina."

"The team always stands ready to assist us with very competent resources."

"Ellis & Winters is a top class firm with good trial attorneys."

Ellis & Winters represented Club Car in a $10 million product liability lawsuit alleging the plaintiffs were significantly injured from a defective braking system on a Club Car.

Head of litigation Alex Hagan has a broad practice as a litigator and trial lawyer, regularly appearing in state and federal courts. He is particularly notable for his work defending healthcare providers in a range of sector-specific disputes. "Alex is one of the top medical malpractice defense lawyers in the state." "Alex is a very strong litigator and wonderful communicator with our team."

Leslie Packer is a litigator with notable experience taking on product liability disputes. She represents manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers. "Leslie is brilliant, organized and a true strategic thinker." "Anytime she makes an appearance on the defence it's a tough game."

Dixie Wells represents clients in commercial litigation arising in an engineering context, an area where she can draw on her considerable experience as a professionally licensed engineer. "Dixie is a perennially recognized litigator with a very high skill level." "Dixie is an exceptionally capable lawyer." "She's an excellent lawyer and has a strong background. She's always very well prepared and is a good listener to her clients. Dixie is an all round great lawyer."

Jonathan Berkelhammer is a trial lawyer recognized for his competencies across a broad range of litigation including IP, product liability and personal injury cases. "We've had cases together; he's a good lawyer and he's very professional even when we're disagreeing."

Jonathan Sasser is a well-regarded litigator noted for his representation of both large corporates and private individuals. He is equally at home managing business or state constitutional law disputes. "Jonathan is a terrific lawyer who really does focus on litigation and has a very fine practice."

Paul Sun has considerable experience as a trial lawyer and is particularly well known for trade secrets cases. He takes on all manner of business litigation and employment disputes.