Department profile
Litigation
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
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After more than 100 years of law practice, Smith Anderson is known for our trial-tested lawyers who combine their extensive courtroom experience with practical business judgment.
Our law firm has successfully represented clients in cases at every level of the judicial system, in North Carolina and jurisdictions around the country, as well as complex national and international arbitration. We are proud of our success in high stakes litigation. When your business is on the line, we embrace your challenges and devote ourselves to resolving disputes efficiently and successfully.
From large multi-party, multi-jurisdiction litigation for large and public companies to mission-critical matters for small private and emerging businesses and pro-bono clients, we approach each case with the goal of resolving disputes efficiently and successfully. When your business is on the line, the trial experience and proven success of your legal team are essential.
Chambers Review
Strategically positioned in Raleigh to provide expertise and advocacy for a variety of businesses in the state's legislatorial heartland. Varied offering encompassing product liability, asbestos and other 'bet the company' issues. Also noted for its strength in the healthcare litigation space, with an impressive track record in medical malpractice cases.
Work Highlights
- Represented Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in a suit filed by community organizations and individuals to challenge the decision to lease a parcel of undeveloped airport property for use as a quarry.
Strengths
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"The team provides top-end talent, experience and quality of work."
"Their attorneys are knowledgeable and immerse themselves in the issue at hand."
"They are absolutely terrific."
"The team provides top-end talent, experience and quality of work."
"Their attorneys are knowledgeable and immerse themselves in the issue at hand."
"They are absolutely terrific."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Mitchell is recognized for his accomplished practice as a business litigator taking on trial and, most notably, significant appellate cases. He acts for a variety of clients, including those active in the finance and healthcare sectors.
"Heis exceedingly bright and thorough." "He is great."
Christopher Smith is an experienced litigator who counsels clients on significant corporate disputes. His clients include financial and agricultural organizations.
"Chris writes exceptionally well. He is really bright, thoughtful and responsive."
Don Tucker represents clients in breach of contract and shareholder disputes for multinational clients, with additional experience defending against class actions. Key clients include those active in the energy and healthcare sectors.
"Don is absolutely fantastic. He gets to the heart of complex issues quickly." "He strategically navigates clients toward the best outcome."
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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
North Carolina
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Industries
Provided by Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
Banking and Finance
Construction
Distribution
Healthcare
Insurance
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Retail