Ranking tables

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Debbie W Harden
    Debbie W Harden Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP12 Years Ranked
  2. John R Wester
    John R Wester Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.23 Years Ranked
  3. Edward T HinsonJames McElroy & Diehl
  4. Jonathan D SasserEllis & Winters LLP
  5. Paul K Sun JrEllis & Winters LLP
  6. William K DavisBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    1
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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 litigation. The team also offers skilled representation in appellate proceedings.

  2. McGuireWoods LLP
    1
    McGuireWoods LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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. 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.
    1
    Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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 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.

  4. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    1
    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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.

  5. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    1
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Womble 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.

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Band 2

  1. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    2
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 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.
  2. Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    2
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 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. It offers notable expertise in trade secrets litigation and corporate governance issues.

  3. Ellis & Winters LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Alston & Bird LLP
    3
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Alston & 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.

  2. Fox Rothschild
    3
    Fox Rothschild
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 22 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.
  3. K&L Gates
    3
    K&L Gates
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 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.
  4. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    3
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 21 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.
  5. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    3
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Troutman 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.

  6. 3
    Turning Point Litigation | Mullins Duncan Harrell & Russell PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Turning 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.
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Band 4

  1. Poyner Spruill LLP
    4
    Poyner Spruill LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 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.
  2. Williams Mullen
    4
    Williams Mullen
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  3. Winston & Strawn LLP
    4
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 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.
  4. Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
    4
    Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Wyrick 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.
  5. Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Essex Richards
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  7. James McElroy & Diehl
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  8. Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4