Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP 20 Years Ranked
- McGuireWoods LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Ellis & Winters LLP
- Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
Band 2
- Moore & Van Allen, PLLC 20 Years Ranked
- Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Band 3
- Alston & Bird LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Fox Rothschild 20 Years Ranked
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 19 Years Ranked
- Troutman Pepper 8 Years Ranked
- Turning Point Litigation - Mullins Duncan PLLC
Band 4
- Poyner Spruill LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Winston & Strawn LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
- James McElroy & Diehl
- Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Edward T HinsonJames McElroy & Diehl
- John R WesterRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- William K DavisBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
Band 1
- Bradley R Kutrow McGuireWoods LLP17 Years Ranked
- James P Cooney III Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jim W Phillips Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP20 Years Ranked
- Alan W DuncanTurning Point Litigation - Mullins Duncan PLLC
- Allison VanLaningham MullinsTurning Point Litigation - Mullins Duncan PLLC
- David C Wright IIIRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Robert FullerRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
Band 2
- Andrew H Erteschik Poyner Spruill LLP8 Years Ranked
- Christopher G. Browning Troutman Pepper8 Years Ranked
- Kiran H Mehta Troutman Pepper18 Years Ranked
- Pressly M Millen Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP20 Years Ranked
- Reid L Phillips Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP16 Years Ranked
- Robert R Marcus Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP12 Years Ranked
- Timothy G Barber King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
- Alan M RuleyBell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.
- 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, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Christopher Lam Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP9 Years Ranked
- Debbie W Harden Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP10 Years Ranked
- Gary S Parsons Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP13 Years Ranked
- James P McLoughlin Jr Moore & Van Allen, PLLC20 Years Ranked
- Michael W. Mitchell Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Richard J Keshian Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Alex HaganEllis & Winters LLP
- Dan TaylorTaylor & Taylor, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.
- Dixie WellsEllis & Winters LLP
- Gavin ParsonsCoats & Bennett PLLC
- Leslie PackerEllis & Winters LLP
- Mark MerrittRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Melanie Black DubisParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
- Paul K Sun JrEllis & Winters LLP
Band 4
- Chad D. Hansen Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Don Tucker Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Fred M Wood Jr Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC15 Years Ranked
- Jason Wenker Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
- M Keith Kapp Williams Mullen7 Years Ranked
- Susan H Boyles Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Thomas D Myrick Moore & Van Allen, PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Valecia M McDowell Moore & Van Allen, PLLC12 Years Ranked
- Charles E JohnsonRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Lee M WhitmanWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
- Matthew W SawchakRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Michael DeFrankWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
- Robert HarringtonRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA
- Tricia M. DerrLincoln Derr PLLC
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMcGuireWoods 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 Womble Bond Dickinson US LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 1 | 20 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 agriculture, education and energy.
Band 2
2 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 2 | 20 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 Commercial2023 | Band 2 | 20 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.
Band 3
3 Alston & Bird LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 7 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 Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 4 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 Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 20 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 Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 19 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 PepperLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3 | 8 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.- Turning Point Litigation - Mullins Duncan PLLCLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Poyner Spruill LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 10 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 Winston & Strawn LLPLitigation: General Commercial2023 | Band 4 | 10 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.