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Poyner Spruill LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Poyner Spruill LLP

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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.  â€‹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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Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Poyner Spruill provides a sound financial services litigation practice, including large multiparty disputes over issues such as development disputes, breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The firm demonstrates additional capabilities in representing state local government agencies in civil rights litigation and the defense of tort claims.

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.

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  • Poyner Spruill has a strong bench to work on complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrew H Erteschik
    Band 1Andrew H Erteschik

    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.

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    • Andrew Erteschik is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Andrew Erteschik is a subject matter expert in his field.

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    • Andrew Erteschik does a great job, he is a really good lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Poyner Spruill LLP (1)

North Carolina

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

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