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Litigation: General Commercial | USA

North Carolina

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

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Band 1

  1. Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon Humphrey & Leonard is widely acclaimed and sought after for its reputation in the commercial litigation space. The firm has particular strength in handling an array of complex matters for accountancy firms, while also handling high-stakes bankruptcy and white-collar criminal litigation. The team also offers skilled representation in appellate proceedings.
  2. McGuireWoods LLP
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    McGuireWoods LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    McGuireWoods LLP has a standout practice with a strong regional presence, providing services to national and international clients during their commercial disputes, including class actions. The firm draws from substantial resources in related disciplines, with recognized strength across First Amendment, healthcare and white-collar crime litigation. Its impressively deep North Carolina bench allows the firm to offer sector-specific experience pertaining to all major industries.
  3. Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
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    Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson has a well-earned reputation for representing plaintiffs and defendants in a broad array of business litigation, including 'bet-the-company' proceedings. The firm is routinely called upon to deal with class action, mass tort and government investigative matters. It is also noted for its provision of alternative dispute resolution services. The team offers additional expertise in antitrust and employment disputes.
  4. Ellis & Winters LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
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    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Moore & Van Allen is an impressive performer in areas surrounding financial services, bankruptcy and shareholder derivative litigation, representing a range of banks and institutional investors. The firm provides additional expertise in white-collar criminal investigations and challenging the constitutionality of legislatorial actions. It offers notable expertise in trade secrets litigation and corporate governance issues.
  2. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
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    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan is strategically positioned in Raleigh to provide expertise and advocacy for a variety of businesses in the state's legislatorial heartland. Its varied offering encompasses product liability, asbestos and other 'bet-the-company' issues. The firm is also noted for its strength in the healthcare litigation space, with an impressive track record in medical malpractice cases.
  3. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson is expert in a variety of environmental and business litigation, with in-depth experience practicing throughout the federal courts. The firm fields an experienced and formidable team of strong litigators with top-level trial experience. Its clients stem from a range of sectors, including healthcare, education and energy.
  4. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Alston & Bird LLP
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    Alston & Bird LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Alston & Bird offers notable capabilities across an array of business and commercial disputes, including D&O and merger litigation, product liability disputes and white-collar criminal cases. It is particularly recognized for representing financial services and technology companies.
  2. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings offers business litigation expertise, representing clients in both state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums. The firm also demonstrates capabilities in franchise, intellectual property and securities litigation.
  3. Fox Rothschild
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    Fox Rothschild
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Fox Rothschild has a distinguished regional presence with recognized prowess in representing clients in the North Carolina Business Court, as well as serving the interests of healthcare, sporting and financial services businesses. The firm offers additional services through a thriving appellate practice, with experience in both state and federal courts. Its areas of strength include antitrust litigation, IP disputes and contractual disputes.
  4. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has substantial experience in defending high-value class action cases across the country and internationally. The firm specializes in complex business matters, including antitrust and product liability issues. Its further strength lies in negligence and wrongful death suits. The team acts for clients in the insurance, automotive, energy and real estate sectors, among others.
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Band 4

  1. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    K&L Gates has a practice offering advice and representation on class action disputes and plaintiff lawsuits. The team has expertise in various commercial disputes including breaches of contracts, fraud and accessibility. The firm assists clients in several industries including healthcare, non-profit and manufacturing.
  2. Poyner Spruill LLP
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    Poyner Spruill LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Troutman Pepper
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    Troutman Pepper
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Troutman Pepper has an expanding presence within the state, handling complicated multijurisdictional casework for a variety of financial, utilities and manufacturing clients. The firm provides an impressive level of trial experience, advising clients from across the nation and internationally. Its areas of strength include ERISA litigation, securities litigation and antitrust disputes.
  4. Williams Mullen
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    Williams Mullen
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Williams Mullen's litigation team is called upon by commercial clients particularly in the banking and insurance sphere to deal with a range of disputes. The firm is adept at handling a range of cases including firearm liability, contract disputes and insolvency lawsuits.
  5. Winston & Strawn LLP
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    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Winston & Strawn provides nationwide representation in defending consumer class action litigation for a variety of national and international clients. The firm is well regarded and prominent in assisting financial institutions in securities and mortgage servicing issues, with additional strength in trade secrets matters. The team also acts for clients in the defense of mislabeling and product liability claims.
  6. Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  7. James McElroy & Diehl
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Turning Point Litigation - Mullins Duncan PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4