USA
Career
Kiran focuses his practice on representing clients in complex business litigation and multiparty litigation matters, including corporate and commercial disputes; securities and antitrust litigation; disputes related to private equity investments; construction litigation as well as real estate and land use litigation; ERISA litigation; product liability, false and deceptive advertising, toxic tort, pharmaceutical, mass tort, and environmental litigation.
In addition, Kiran has broad experience in the energy industry, representing operating utilities of the nation’s largest electric power holding company in significant matters before state regulatory commissions, including rate proceedings, energy efficiency and wholesale/retail power interface proceedings, and other regulatory matters. He has particular expertise with respect to the financial aspects of the industry, including rate of return and capital structure.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Construction Litigation Committee, Member, 1999-present
Board member, Justice Initiatives, Inc.
Board member, Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont
Hazardous Waste/Superfund Committee, Environmental Section, Chair, 1992-1994
Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Civil Courts Committee, 1994
North Carolina Bar Association, Environmental Section Council, 1994-1997
Personal
Charlotte Swim & Racquet Club, Board of Directors, 1991-1996; President, 1994-1996
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, Superintendent’s council, 1999
Christ Episcopal Church, Peace & Justice Committee, Outreach Commission, Engaged Couples Workshop, Lay reader, 1982-present
Community School of the Arts, Board of Directors, 1997-2007
Harvard Law School Association of North Carolina, President, 1996-2012
