Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Businesses and local governments turn to Parker Poe to structure transactions, navigate regulations, and resolve disputes. Founded in 1884, the Southeast business law firm today has over 300 attorneys across offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, DC.

Our long-standing client relationships give us particular depth in the education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, sports and entertainment, and technology industries. Our investment in understanding clients' businesses and industries informs our strategic counsel on the opportunities and challenges they face.

Client Service

Independent research identifies Parker Poe as a leader in client service and experience. For over a decade, we have been consistently named to the BTI Client Service A-Team, the gold standard used by corporate counsel to measure client service. Tailoring our service to each client, deeply understanding their business, and collaborating seamlessly as one team are hallmarks ofThe Parker Poe Way.

Delivering Value

Our client-centric approach focuses on outcomes and value as defined by our clients. Independent surveys by financial, accounting, and research organizations rate Parker Poe among the top law firms for high-value, quality service.

Civic Engagement

Community service is ingrained in our culture. Our lawyers have served as mayors, city attorneys, state legislators, and state Supreme Court justices, as well as board members for universities and schools. They have been elected as presidents of the state bar and state and local bar associations. Firm members are also deeply engaged in charitable and arts organizations, reflecting our commitment to a better future for our clients, our community, and each other.

Our Diverse & Inclusive Community

A diverse and inclusive community is essential to the success of our lawyers, business professionals, and clients. Indeedwe believe that an environment where people from various backgrounds feel welcome and respected leads to creative ideas and new perspectives, thus enriching the practice of law. To that end, Parker Poe intentionally cultivates an inclusive workplace of talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse experiences and perspectives.

International Scope

As an outgrowth of our service to German clients, we became the first Carolinas-based law firm with a dedicated International Practice Group in 1984. Today, our international practice represents clients based across the globe, with a particular focus on Europe, Asia, and Latin America. We are also a member of two leading international legal networks: TerraLex and the Employment Law Alliance. TerraLex and the ELA have chosen Parker Poe to help guide clients through the challenges of global business.