Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
K&L Gates 13 Years Ranked
Poyner Spruill LLP 11 Years Ranked
Troutman Pepper 9 Years Ranked
Williams Mullen 4 Years Ranked
Winston & Strawn LLP 11 Years Ranked- Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
- James McElroy & Diehl
- Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
- Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC
- Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Senior Statespeople
John R Wester Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.22 Years Ranked
M Keith Kapp Williams Mullen8 Years Ranked- Edward T HinsonJames McElroy & Diehl
- William K DavisBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Bradley R Kutrow McGuireWoods LLP18 Years Ranked
David C Wright III Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.13 Years Ranked
Jim W Phillips Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP21 Years Ranked
Robert Fuller Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.19 Years Ranked- Alan W DuncanTurning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC
- Allison Overbay MullinsTurning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC
Band 2
Andrew H Erteschik Poyner Spruill LLP9 Years Ranked
Christopher G. Browning Troutman Pepper9 Years Ranked
James P Cooney III Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP22 Years Ranked
Kiran H Mehta Troutman Pepper19 Years Ranked
Michael W. Mitchell Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP11 Years Ranked
Pressly M Millen Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP21 Years Ranked
Robert R Marcus Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP13 Years Ranked- Alan M RuleyBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
- Dixie WellsEllis & Winters LLP
- Jonathan A BerkelhammerEllis & Winters LLP
- Jonathan D SasserEllis & Winters LLP
- Patricia ShieldsHedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
Band 3
Christopher G Smith Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP11 Years Ranked
Christopher Lam Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP10 Years Ranked
Gary S Parsons Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP14 Years Ranked
James P McLoughlin Jr Moore & Van Allen, PLLC21 Years Ranked- Mark Merritt Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.4 Years Ranked
Richard J Keshian Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP10 Years Ranked- Alex HaganEllis & Winters LLP
- Leslie PackerEllis & Winters LLP
- Melanie Black DubisParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Paul K Sun JrEllis & Winters LLP
Band 4
Bailey King Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP3 Years Ranked
Chad D. Hansen Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
Charles E Johnson Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.21 Years Ranked
Debbie W Harden Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP11 Years Ranked
Don Tucker Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP8 Years Ranked
Jason Wenker Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
Matthew W Sawchak Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA18 Years Ranked
Patrick Kane Fox Rothschild1 Years Ranked
Robert Harrington Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.3 Years Ranked
Susan H Boyles Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
Thomas D Myrick Moore & Van Allen, PLLC11 Years Ranked
Valecia M McDowell Moore & Van Allen, PLLC13 Years Ranked- Daniel R. TaylorTaylor & Taylor, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.
- Fred M Wood JrBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
- Gavin ParsonsCoats & Bennett PLLC
- Lee M WhitmanWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
- Michael DeFrankWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
- Tricia M. DerrLincoln Derr PLLC
Up and Coming
- Samuel A. SlaterWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 21 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 and white-collar criminal litigation. The team also offers skilled representation in appellate proceedings.
1 McGuireWoods LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 21 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. 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.
1 Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 21 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 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.
Band 2
2 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 21 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. 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, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 21 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.
2 Womble Bond Dickinson US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedWomble 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.
Band 3
3 Alston & Bird LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedAlston & 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.
3 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 5 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.
3 Fox RothschildLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 21 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 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 20 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.
Band 4
4 K&L GatesLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 13 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.4 Poyner Spruill LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 11 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 Troutman PepperLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedTroutman 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 MullenLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 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 Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 11 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.- Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4