
Litigation: General Commercial
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Poyner Spruill’s litigation attorneys work collaboratively with their clients when it comes to litigating disputes. Whether those efforts result in voluntary settlements or require a judge or jury to resolve the dispute, the litigation section’s attorneys are experienced with trying cases and utilizing alternative dispute resolution platforms. They have extensive experience representing local governments, individuals, businesses, national and international corporations, financial institutions, and insurers in all types of litigation. The section’s attorneys have experience with cases between businesses, internal business disputes, claims by and against financial institutions, employment disputes, and environmental zoning and land use issues. Poyner Spruill’s litigators have extensive experience representing local governmental units in every aspect of their operation. ​And a significant portion of the cases handled by several of the litigation section’s attorneys involves professional liability, insurance defense, and the defense of tort claims. These cases range from legal/accounting/realtor malpractice to the defense of transportation companies, product manufacturers, businesses and individuals, and their insurers.
Industries (11)
- Banking
- Construction
- Entertainment
- Franchise
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Local Government
- Manufacturing
- Nonprofits
- Real Estate
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Work Highlights
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Poyner Spruill assisted NC Farm Bureau Insurance Company with a workplace accident dispute.
Strengths
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Poyner Spruill's lawyers are always available and are excellent business partners.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAPoyner Spruill has a strong bench to work on complex matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Andrew H Erteschik
Andrew Erteschik is commended for his varied litigation practice. He is particularly well known for representing North Carolina public bodies in appellate proceedings. He is also at home acting for large corporate clients in business litigation. Andrew Erteschik can work magic; he is thorough, strong and very good to work with.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAAndrew Erteschik is an excellent lawyer.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAAndrew Erteschik is a subject matter expert in his field.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAAndrew Erteschik does a great job, he is a really good lawyer.
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Ranked Individuals at Poyner Spruill LLP (1)
Members
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John Michael (J.M.) Durnovich
Head of Department

Dylan Castellino

Randy Adams

Nick Tosco

Thomas L. Ogburn

Steven B. Epstein

Daniel G. Cahill

Caroline P. Mackie

Sarah L. DiFranco
Head of Department

J. Nicholas Ellis

Emily M. Meeker

Thomas H. Davis

Sarah V. Fritsch

Caroline P. Margolis

Sydney C. Plummer

Rohun S. Shah

Edwin (Eddie) M. Speas

Eric P. Stevens

N. Cosmo Zinkow

Andrew H Erteschik
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