Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 6 Years Ranked
- Moore & Van Allen, PLLC 22 Years Ranked
- Ellis & Winters LLP
- Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Poyner Spruill LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Williams Mullen 5 Years Ranked
- Winston & Strawn LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
- Essex Richards
- James McElroy & Diehl
- Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
Senior Statespeople
- Debbie W Harden Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP12 Years Ranked
- John R Wester Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.23 Years Ranked
- Edward T HinsonJames McElroy & Diehl
- Jonathan D SasserEllis & Winters LLP
- Paul K Sun JrEllis & Winters LLP
- William K DavisBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
Band 1
- Alan W Duncan Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC20 Years Ranked
- Allison Overbay Mullins Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Bradley R Kutrow McGuireWoods LLP19 Years Ranked
- David C Wright III Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.14 Years Ranked
- James P Cooney III Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP23 Years Ranked
- Jim W Phillips Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP22 Years Ranked
- Pressly M Millen Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP22 Years Ranked
- Robert Fuller Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.20 Years Ranked
- Alan M RuleyBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
Band 2
- Andrew H Erteschik Poyner Spruill LLP10 Years Ranked
- Christopher G Smith Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Christopher G. Browning Troutman Pepper Locke LLP10 Years Ranked
- Kiran H Mehta Troutman Pepper Locke LLP20 Years Ranked
- Michael W. Mitchell Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Reid L Phillips Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP18 Years Ranked
- Robert R Marcus Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP14 Years Ranked
- Alex HaganEllis & Winters LLP
- Dixie WellsEllis & Winters LLP
- Leslie PackerEllis & Winters LLP
- Melanie Black DubisParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Band 3
- Bailey King Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Chad D. Hansen Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Lam Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP11 Years Ranked
- Don Tucker Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP9 Years Ranked
- Gary S Parsons Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP15 Years Ranked
- James P McLoughlin Jr Moore & Van Allen, PLLC22 Years Ranked
- Lee M. Whitman Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Matthew W Sawchak Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA19 Years Ranked
- Michael DeFrank Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Richard J Keshian Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP11 Years Ranked
- Robert Harrington Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.4 Years Ranked
- Valecia M McDowell Moore & Van Allen, PLLC14 Years Ranked
- Jonathan A BerkelhammerEllis & Winters LLP
- Tricia M. DerrLincoln Derr PLLC
Band 4
- Brian D Boone Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked
- Fred M Wood Jr Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC17 Years Ranked
- Gavin Parsons Ward and Smith PA11 Years Ranked
- Jason Wenker Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jennifer K Van Zant Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP18 Years Ranked
- Mark Nebrig Moore & Van Allen, PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Marla Tun Reschly K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
- Nathan A. Huff K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
- Patrick Kane Fox Rothschild2 Years Ranked
- Susan H Boyles Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
- David CarsonJohnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedBrooks, 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 litigation. The team also offers skilled representation in appellate proceedings.
1 McGuireWoods LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP has a standout practice with a strong regional presence, providing services to national and international clients during their commercial disputes, including class actions. Its impressively deep North Carolina bench allows the firm to offer sector-specific experience pertaining to all major industries.
1 Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedRobinson 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 actions and mass tort-related matters. It is also noted for its provision of alternative dispute resolution services. The team offers additional expertise in antitrust and employment disputes.
1 Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedSmith, 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.
1 Womble Bond Dickinson US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedWomble Bond Dickinson is expert in a variety of environmental and business litigation issues, 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.
Band 2
2 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBradley 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.2 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMoore & Van Allen is an impressive performer in areas surrounding financial services, bankruptcy and shareholder derivative litigation, representing a range of banks and institutional investors. It offers notable expertise in trade secrets litigation and corporate governance issues.
Band 3
3 Alston & Bird LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAlston & Bird offers notable capabilities across an array of business and commercial disputes, including D&O and merger litigation, as well as product liability disputes. It is particularly recognized for representing financial services and technology companies.
3 Fox RothschildLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedFox 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.3 K&L GatesLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedK&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.3 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedKilpatrick 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.3 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP 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.
3 Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTurning Point Litigation has a notable practice offering strong representation to corporations, nonprofit organizations, public bodies and private individuals. The firm demonstrates capabilities across a wide variety of disputes ranging from personal injury claims to complex business litigation.
Band 4
4 Poyner Spruill LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedPoyner 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.4 Williams MullenLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWilliams 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.4 Winston & Strawn LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedWinston & 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.4 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLPLitigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton demonstrates considerable abilities across a wide range of litigation for corporate clients. The firm acts in healthcare and environmental cases as well as employment and securities disputes, in addition to an array of business litigation. The team appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums.