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Jeffrey MacHarg

Jeffrey MacHarg

USA 2026

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Jeff is a business litigator. He is a Navy veteran, trusted adviser and relentless adversary. He personally litigates complex commercial disputes in North Carolina and beyond. Jeff also leads teams of Fox attorneys across the country as the single trusted point of contact for national clients.

Jeff invests in client relationships and understanding a client’s business. His clients include public companies, private-equity-owned and closely held businesses and individuals in a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, nuclear energy, banking, transportation and insurance.

Jeff appears and litigates before the state and federal courts in North Carolina and other jurisdictions, including North Carolina's Business Court. He has also tried matters to decisions before arbitrators and federal and state juries.

Jeff is former Managing Partner of the firm's Charlotte office.

Career

Jeff was a partner at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP, which combined with Fox Rothschild in 2018. Before that, he practiced law in Pittsburgh, PA, in the complex commercial litigation group of an AM Law 100 firm. Prior to that, Jeff was a lieutenant in the United States Navy.

Education

George Washington University Law School

J.D.

2002

Duke University

B.A.

1995

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina

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Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jeffrey MacHarg is Managing Partner of Fox Rothschild's office in Charlotte. He is recognized for his expertise in assisting clients in the industrial, logistics and other sectors with commercial litigation and shareholder disputes.

Strengths

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  • Jeffrey MacHarg is a strong communicator with legal insight and incredible responsiveness.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeff is an excellent lawyer who strives to understand and execute around his client's objectives.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeffrey MacHarg dives into a matter, understands the client's objective, communicates well and achieves the objective.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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