1st State Bancorp Inc.

Acquisition of 1st State Bancorp by Capital Bank Corp.

Represented 1st State Bancorp, Inc. in its $114.6 million acquisition by Capital Bank Corp., Raleigh, North Carolina. more

Accuro Healthcare Solutions

Litigation for Accuro Healthcare Solutions

Represented and obtained summary judgment on a nine count Complaint filed against Accuro Healthcare Solutions, a medical software company, in dispute  more

adidas International Marketing B.V.

adidas America Inc. v. Akeva LLC

The firm is lead counsel for adidas in multi-defendant patent litigation relating to more than a dozen patents on athletic footwear.

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Akeva L.L.C. v. adidas Salomon AG

The firm served as local counsel for adidas International Marketing B.V. in a patent infringement action filed by Akeva L.L.C. The complaint sought more

Aquesta Bank

Insurance agency acquisition for Aquesta Bank

Represented Aquesta Bank in acquiring a group of North Carolina insurance agencies. more

Banner Pharmacaps Inc.

Banner Pharmacaps Inc. v. Perrigo Co.

Served as lead counsel on behalf of Banner Pharmacaps Inc. in a patent infringement suit against Perrigo. Banner filed the complaint alleging that, more

BB&T Corporation

Autoscribe Corp. v. BB&T

Defending BB&T against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a more

Beacon Ventures LLC

Mezzanine financing transaction for Beacon Ventures LLC as borrower

Represented Beacon Ventures LLC, a real estate development company, as borrower in a mezzanine financing transaction. more

Bi-Lo LLC

Sale of grocery stores for Bi-Lo LLC

Represented Bi-Lo LLC in the sale of approximately 130 grocery stores in seven jurisdictions. more

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina & Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Kelli R. Cerven, Keith O. Cerven, Teresa M. Cerven, CFW Vending LLC, and SHGI Corporation v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Represent BCBSNC in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Three individuals and two businesses contend, more

Boardman Petroleum Inc.

Boardman Petroleum, Inc. v. Federated Mut. Ins. Co.

The firm served as lead counsel to Boardman Petroleum in two significant actions resulting in reported decisions. The first action was brought in the  more

Boulevard Properties

Representation of Boulevard Properties in mixed-use development transaction

Represented Boulevard Properties, a real estate development firm, in its 200-acre mixed-use project in Durham, North Carolina. more

Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc.

MicroCapital Investors Inc. v. Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc.

Defended Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. (Broyhill) in breach of contract claim arising from allegations that our more

Butterball LLC

Trademark and advertising counseling for Butterball LLC

The firm serves as trademark and advertising counsel for Butterball LLC.  We provide marketing and advertising advice and counsel and enforce its more

Butterball LLC (fka Carolina Turkey)

Acquisition counsel for Carolina Turkeys

The firm served as acquisition counsel to Carolina Turkeys, now Butterball LLC, in its acquisition of the Butterball brand and business, creating the  more

Cardinal at North Hills LLC, The

Real estate and construction consultation to Kane Realty on a continuing care retirement community project

Represented Kane Realty as a joint venture partner involved in the development and construction of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), more

City of Durham/City of Greensboro

Development of nutrient management programs

Represented the City of Durham and the City of Greensboro in obtaining modifications to the Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Strategy by the North more

Coastal Financial Corporation

$395 million acquisition of Costal Financial Corporation

Represented Coastal Financial Corporation in its $395.1 million dollar acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

ComRep

Looney v. M-Squared, Inc.

The firm served as lead counsel for former officers and employees of ComRep, a national electronics distributor.  The firm was retained to file a more

Confidential

Settlement for Charlotte I-85 Associates

Negotiation of a $300,000 settlement for Charlotte I-85 Associates after an original offer of $186,150. more

Eminent domain settlement for HLD Properties LLC

A settlement by HLD Properties LLC in the amount of $1,350,000 after an offer by the City of Winston-Salem of $650,000. more

Eminent domain settlement for J.G. Messick & Sons

Settlement of $2,995,000 for J.G. Messick & Sons regarding a Food Lion Shopping Center. more

Condemnation action for TDM Partners

A jury verdict of $343,000 for TDM Partners in condemnation action in Brunswick County, following an initial offer from the County of $175,000. more

Condemnation litigation for Benjamin Brodie Catlett

Representation of Benjamin Brodie Catlett in condemnation action of property near Old Salem when the Department of Transportation offered our client more

Eminent domain settlement for Clarion

Representation of Clarion in the Raleigh, North Carolina Princeton Mill Apartment Complex. After an initial offer from the Department of more

Eminent domain representation for Kaplan School Supply

Representation of Kaplan School Supply in a matter which the company won at the trial court, and which was upheld in the North Carolina Court of more

Eminent domain litigation for Neighbors Convenience Stores

A jury returned verdict of $193,300, the full amount requested by Neighbors Convenience Stores in a trial in Guilford County Superior Court. The more

Condemnation litigation for GDL Properties LLC

Settlement of a matter involving Represented GDL Properties, LLC in condemnation action in Asheville regarding Fairview Crossing Shopping more

Secured recognition of foreign judgment on appeal

Jenner v. EcoPlus, Inc., 737 S.E.2d 121 (N.C. App. 2012) – Argued appeal concerning interpretation of the Uniform Foreign Country more

Condemnation litigation for Wachovia

Representation of Wachovia, as Trustee for the Bowman Gray Trust (Brookberry Farms property). The Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools condemned 43 more

Complex business litigation for Lowe's Companies Inc.

Represented Lowe’s, its subsidiaries, and one of its individual employees in a case alleging breach of contract, tortious interference with contract,  more

$300 million merger between First Financial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Financial Corporation

Represented First Financial Holdings, Incorporated in a merger with SCBT Financial Corporation. The $300 million transaction combines two of South more

Nation-wide breach of warranty case for Volvo Group North America LLC

Successfully defeated a contested class certification motion for Volvo Group North America, LLC, in a nation-wide breach of warranty case in the more

Credit facility and amendments for Butterball LLC

Representing Butterball LLC in connection with credit facility and various amendments thereto from Bank of Montreal. more

Contracts and commercial agreements for Butterball LLC

Representing in negotiation of various contracts and commercial agreements. more

Litigation services for Bluegreen Corporation

The firm served as lead counsel for Bluegreen Corporation, a resort and residential development company, defending against claims asserted by the more

Cree Inc. v. North Carolina State University

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Cree, Inc., a market leader in semiconductor manufacturing, against North Carolina State University for more

Cree Inc.

Robertson v. Cree Inc.

Successfully defended Cree Inc., a leading manufacturer of LED technology, in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit from the time of filing more

Robertson v. Cree Inc.

Successfully defended Cree Inc., a leading manufacturer of LED technology, in a single-plaintiff discrimination lawsuit from filing through the more

Dan River Inc.

Sale of assets of Dan River, Inc.

The firm represented Dan River, Inc., a Virginia-based textile manufacturer, in the $19 million sale of its assets. more

Dillon Supply Company

Relocation and sale of Dillon Supply Company headquarters

Assist construction supply company in relocation of its Raleigh headquarters, including sale to TTA and build to suit lease with Duke Realty. more

DutchFork Bancshares Inc.

Mutual to stock conversion of Newberry Federal Savings Bank and $15.6 million IPO for Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.

Represented Newberry Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed  more

$50 million acquisition of Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.

Represented Dutchfork Bancshares Inc. in its $50.0 million acquisition by First Community Corp. of Lexington, South Carolina. more

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Wolfe v. DuPont

Represented E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in a toxic tort personal injury action in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The matter was more

Reid v. American Optical Corporation et al.

Negotiated the voluntary dismissals, without payment, of hundreds of toxic tort - Silica lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions following initial more

NuPro Techs. Inc. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

Served as lead counsel on behalf of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade more

Engineous Software Inc.

Counsel to Former Officers and Directors of Engineous Software Inc.

Represented five former officers and directors of a software company based in the Research Triangle in an action filed in the N.C. Business Court by more

Equifax Inc.

William A. Harris, Sr. v. Equifax Information Services LLC and Byerson v. Equifax Information Services LLC

Represented Equifax in these putative class actions asserting claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The plaintiff sought to certify a more

First Financial Holdings Inc.

Sale of Insurance Agency subsidiary

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its subsidiary, First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. to Hub International Limited in a more

Sale of insurance agency subsidiary for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its managing general insurance agency subsidiary, Kimbrell Insurance Group, in a cash more

Sale of performing loans and classified assets for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of $198 million of performing loans and classified assets, including other real estate owned, more

FirstSpartan Financial Corp.

$102 million acquisition of FirstSpartan Financial Corp.

Represented FirstSpartan Financial Corp. in its $102.1 million acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Ford Motor Company

Obtained reversal of adverse products liability ruling in North Carolina Supreme Court

Stark v. Ford Motor Company, 723 S.E.2d 753 (N.C. 2012) – Represented Ford Motor Company in a petition for discretionary review and merits more

Goldsboro Milling Company

Borrower representation for loan to Goldsboro Milling Company

Represented Goldsboro Milling Company in securing a $187 million loan from multiple lenders secured by personal and real property in multiple states. more

Governor of South Carolina

Represented Governor of South Carolina in constitutional challenge to use of federal stimulus funds

Edwards v. South Carolina, 678 S.E.2d 412 (S.C. 2009) – Represented the Governor of South Carolina in a proceeding in the original more

Hamilton Merritt Inc.

Real estate acquisition, entitlement and development for Hamilton Merritt

Represent Hamilton Merritt Inc. in connection with its assemblage, acquisition, entitlement, development and infrastructure of a site more

Site acquisition, development, infrastructure and financing for Hamilton Merritt, Inc.

Represented Hamilton Merritt, Inc. in site acquisition, development, infrastructure and financing of a 5-story luxury urban condominium project, and more

Harley-Davidson Inc.

Griffin v. Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. and Eaglemark Savings Bank

Represented Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. and Eaglemark Savings Bank in this putative class action filed in the United States District Court for the more

Heritage Bancorp Inc.

$77 million acquisition of Heritage Bancorp Inc. by SouthBanc Shares Inc.

Represented Heritage Bancorp Inc. in its $77.0 million acquisition by SouthBanc Shares Inc. more

Hill Partners Inc.

Acquisition, financing and leasing of a 300 acre lifestyle center for Hill Partners Inc.

Represented developer, Hill Partners Inc., in the acquisition, financing, and leasing of Lifestyle Center located on 300 acres with mixed-use and more

Acquisition, financing and leasing of a 540,000 square foot lifestyle center for Hill Partners Inc.

Represented developer, Hill Partners Inc., in the acquisition, financing, and leasing of 540,000 square foot Lifestyle Center with mixed-use and more

HoltraChem Manufacturing Company

Largest proposed OSHA fine in North Carolina history for HoltraChem Manufacturing Company *

Represented the HoltraChem Manufacturing Co. in the largest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine in North Carolina history.  more

International Textile Group Inc.

Stock-for-stock merger of International Textile Group Inc.

Represented a Special Committee of the Board of  International Textile Group Inc. in its consideration and consummation of a stock-for-stock merger more

Special Committee of the Board of International Textile Group Inc.

Represented Special Committee of the Board of International Textile Group Inc. in connection with the acquisition of BST Safety Textiles from an  more

ISP Sports LLC

Acquisition of ISP Sports by IMG Worldwide Holdings

Represented ISP Sports in its acquisition by IMG Worldwide Holdings to form IMG College, an approximately $500 million business unit, as the leading more

Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc.

Negotiating and drafting leases for Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc.

Represented Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc. in negotiating and drafting retail leases and lease amendments for receivership assets (retail shopping more

Real estate transaction for Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc.

Represented Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc., the landlord of a retail shopping center, in negotiating and drafting leases and lease amendments. more

Kane Realty Corporation

Redevelopment of 100-acre North Hills Mall for Kane Realty

Represented Kane Realty in its 100 acre redevelopment of North Hills Mall, Raleigh, North Carolina. The project required us to develop a mixed more

Development of Ramblewood community for Kane Realty Corporation

Represented Kane Realty Corporation in development of Ramblewood community, including single family residences, townhomes, and condominiums. more

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $5.6 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more

Kim's Greensboro Real Estate LLC

Implementation of Brownfields Agreement for Kim's Greensboro Real Estate, LLC

Represented Kim's Greensboro Real Estate, LLC in the redevelopment of property that was the former site of a manufacturing plant for general more

Klaussner Furniture Industries Inc.

Industrie Natuzzi S.p.A. v. Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc.

Defended Klaussner Furniture Industries, one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world, in a design patent suit brought by Natuzzi. more

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Federal Clean Water Act litigation for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Served as lead counsel for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in a case that arose from allegations by Fairfax County, Virginia that waste water more

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

K2 Asia Ventures v. Trota et al.

Representing Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in litigation against plaintiffs who claim that Krispy Kreme breached an agreement to permit them to more

Lowe's Companies Inc.

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. f/k/a WMH Tool Group Inc. v. Lowe’s Companies Inc. and LG Sourcing Inc.

Represented Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and LG Sourcing in suit brought by a tool vendor in Iredell County, North Carolina Superior Court alleging claims more

KE Investments LLC v. Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Represented Lowe's Companies, Inc. and related LG Sourcing, Inc. in a patent infringement suit asserted by a terminated supplier in United States more

Performance Sales & Marketing LLC, PSM Group Inc., and Greg Serey v. Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Representing Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in WDNC in a suit brought by a former in-store service provider that sued Lowe's on multiple business tort more

Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc.

Arysta LifeScience North America LLC v. Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc.

Represented MANA in patent infringement case relating to the plant growth regulator mepiquat chloride. more

Market America

Select Retrieval LLC v. Aqua Superstore Inc. et al.

The firm represents Market America, Inc., an Internet marketer and broker of products and services, as defendant in a patent infringement action more

Marriott International Inc.

Marriott International Inc. v. Leview Boymelgreen

Lead counsel for Marriott International Corporation in trademark infringement litigation to enforce the trademark rights of its Residence Inn, more

Multiple Representative Clients

Assisted credit unions in the making of commercial real estate loans

Assisted North Carolina and Virginia-based credit unions in the origination and closing of commercial real estate loans across the country, in more

Litigation for advertising conglomerate

Represented international advertising conglomerate in breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation.  Claim brought against the  more

Protective orders for domestic violence victims

Represents victims of domestic violence who are seeking protective orders for themselves and their children against batterers and stalkers. more

Security deposits for tenants

Represents the action of tenants seeking the return of their security deposits from landlords who withheld them in violation of law. The work of more

Patent litigation for major bank and international airline

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a major North American bank and an international airline in a patent infringement suit in the Eastern more

Employee and employee benefits advice for nonprofit organizations

Represent more than 400 nonprofit organizations in the communities in which we practice. A substantial portion of this work includes employment and more

Multiple eminent domain actions for both property owners and condemning authorities

Represented both property owners and condemning authorities, state, municipalities and businesses with regard to eminent domain actions in state and more

OSHA fatality cases

Represented a wide variety of companies over the past 40 years in the defense OSHA fatality cases, achieving extraordinary results in those more

Insurance contract litigation for major corporations in North Carolina

Successfully defended plan holders and fiduciaries of the largest private guaranteed investment contract in North Carolina against an association’s more

Guardian ad litem

Represent children and/or their best interests in a variety of settings and courts. Lawyers routinely serve as guardians ad litem, representing the more

Wastewater treatment system transactions

Negotiated numerous contracts for the purchase and sale of wastewater treatment and disposal systems and associated easements and access agreements. more

Health care organizations

Represents nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to advance the care of individuals with a particular disease. more

Counsel for environmental related issues in North Carolina city and county

Represented city and county in North Carolina on various environmental matters, including the expansion of existing landfills, work issues concerning  more

Acquisition of textile plant and environmental matters for construction company

Represented construction company with real property acquisition, site environmental assessment and remediation issues, and negotiation and more

Financing and sale of residential and condominium communities *

Represented developers in the creation, construction financing and sale of 14 multi-family residential and resort condominium communities on Lake more

Origination and servicing of loans for national institutional lenders *

Represented national institutional lenders in the origination and servicing of loans in excess of $1.5 billion for the commercial mortgage-backed more

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

North Carolina Baptist Hospital v. Novant Health Inc.

Briefed and argued on behalf of Wake Forest University’s North Carolina Baptist Hospital in North Carolina Baptist Hosp. v. Novant Health, Inc more

North Carolina Global Transpark Authority

404 Permit for North Carolina Global Transpark Authority

Successfully obtained 404 permit and 401 certification for 700 acres of wetland impacts for the North Carolina Global Transpark Authority and more

Optimal Technologies Inc., The

Headquarters relocation for Optimal Technologies Inc., a green technology company

Represented Optimal Technologies Inc., a technology company specializing in energy distribution network analysis and optimization technologies, in more

P.J. Dick Incorporated

Lawrence Joel Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, Winston Salem, NC

Represented P.J. Dick Incorporated on disputes involving delays and extra work with other prime contractors in AAA arbitration proceedings, and with more

PetroLiance LLC

Formation of PetroLiance LLC via merger of two oil companies

Represented PetroLiance LLC, an oil company, which was formed upon the closing of a multi-a multimillion dollar financing and the merger of Southern more

PRA International

Economic development of PRA International

Represented PRA International, a leading global clinical research organization, in its headquarters relocation to Raleigh, including negotiating more

Preston Development Co.

Real estate and development for Preston Development Company

Represented Preston Development Company in connection with entitlement, development (including developer agreements) and infrastructure for a 320 more

Provident Community Bancshares Inc.

Acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc. by Provident Community Bancshares Inc.

Represented Provident Community Bancshares Inc. in its $9.6 million acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc., Winnsboro, South more

Putt-Putt LLC

Trademark counsel to Putt-Putt LLC

Represents Putt-Putt LLC, an entertainment franchise company, as counsel on all aspects of the company’s business, including licensing of the more

R.J. Reynolds

Financing of acquisition made by Reynolds American

Represented Reynolds American Inc. in obtaining $2.1 billion of credit facilities to finance its acquisition of the Conwood Company. more

Red Hat Inc.

Firestar Software Inc. v. Red Hat, Inc., et al.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Red Hat, an open-source software company, in a patent infringement suit brought by Firestar related to more

Renfro Corporation

Patent and trademark portfolio management work for Renfro Corporation

Manage Renfro Corporation's intellectual property trademark portfolio. Negotiate licenses for the company, which is a leading hosiery more

Representative Client

Sale/leaseback for assisted living facilities

Represented an assisted living firm in the master sale/leaseback of more than 50 assisted living facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina and more

Construction negligence and trespass action for owner and developer of luxury condominium building

Represented the owner and developer of a luxury condominium building in downtown Winston-Salem in a construction negligence and trespass action in more

Sub-contractors claims for airport construction project

Represented multiple grading and hauling sub-contractors in pursuing claims under North Carolina’s Little Miller Act against the payment bond for more

Construction claims for grading sub-contractors

Represented grading sub-contractors in an action alleging negligent construction of roadways in a luxury residential development in the mountains of more

Brand licensing and counsel to a market-leading innovator of lighting products

Brand licensing and counsel to a market-leading innovator of lighting products, LED components, and semiconductor products, to audit and update more

Construction claims against general contractor, architect and condominium developer

Represent a condominium association in the mountains of North Carolina with respect to claims against the general contractor, architect, and more

Construction litigation for a large general contractor in the Southeast

Represented one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast in an action against a governmental entity arising out of construction of a jail more

Patent counseling services for leading tobacco manufacturer

Provide patent prosecution and counseling services to a leading tobacco manufacturer. Assisted in obtaining patents for genetically selected tobaccos  more

Litigation for lender of a $17 million loan

Represented lender in federal and state courts in several related proceedings concerning a $17 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s more

$35M merger transaction

Represented the seller in a $35 million stock and cash acquisition of a Southeastern bank by an affiliated publicly traded bank holding company. more

Trade secrets and intellectual property litigation for global adhesive manufacturer

Represented large global adhesive manufacturer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina in a case involving a former more

Billing fraud litigation for one of largest health care insurers in North Carolina

Represent one of largest health care insurers in North Carolina in numerous cases pending against medical providers for billing fraud, demonstrating more

Environmental regulatory advice for supply chain solutions provider

Representing a supply chain solutions provider regarding environmental regulatory permitting and matters associated with air emissions, hazardous more

Patent infringement for a leading producer of pharmaceutical products

Served as lead counsel on behalf of a leading producers of pharmaceuticals products in a lawsuit alleging that by filing a New Drug Application (NDA)  more

Brownfields Agreement for property redevelopment for clothing manufacturer

Represented manufacturer as the developer in negotiations with the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources to obtain a Brownfields more

Portfolio acquisitions for Texas-based cement and concrete manufacturer

Represented an international manufacturer of cement, concrete and related products in a transaction involving the acquisition of 45 owned and 12 more

Construction litigation claims against pipeline contractor

Kilpatrick Townsend successfully completed its representation of a pipeline contractor in Alabama federal court against two affiliated more

On-going clearance project for a major retailer

The firm advises a major retailer about potential patent infringement issues associated with hundreds of products sold or considered for sale by the more

Shareholder derivative litigation against senior living facility

Represent the officers and directors of a publicly held company in a shareholder derivative action pending in the Business Court in the State of more

Spin off of major company apparel division into another entity

Represented manufacturer in connection with spin off of the clothing apparel divisions into another clothing manufacturer.  Transaction involved more

EPCRA and RCRA compliance for a leading tobacco company's facilities *

Advising a leading tobacco company on EPCRA and RCRA compliance for company's facilities that included tobacco manufacturing and processing, more

SEC investigation of Internet day trader

Represented an Internet day trader in an investigation by the SEC. more

Provided legal guidance regarding CERCLA protections and potential liabilities

Provided legal guidance regarding CERCLA protections and potential liabilities associated with the foreclosure of properties contaminated by more

Patent litigation for emerging technology development company

Represented an emerging technology development company in its dispute with a major medical equipment company regarding patent rights. The more

Patent prosecution for drug discovery company

Represent an emerging drug discovery company with small and large molecule therapeutics with respect to patent prosecution and related counseling. more

Environmental complex business litigation for paper manufacturing company

The firm serves as lead counsel on behalf of a paper manufacturing company in environmental complex business litigation regarding a liability dispute  more

Patent infringement suit for a large financial institution

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a large financial institution in a patent infringement suit filed by a financial institution services more

Breach of contract litigation regarding covenants not to compete for major wholesale distributor *

The firm served as lead counsel and successfully represented a major Winston Salem, NC wholesale distributor in litigation involving two breach of more

Litigation involving architectural services

Represented a client in an action concerning architectural services provided. more

Retirement plan counsel for market leader in semiconductor manufacturing

Assisted a semiconductor manufacturer by preparing IRS filings for the client’s qualified retirement plans; advising the client regarding various more

Sale of regional mall for national servicer

Represented national special servicer in the sale of regional retail mall in Burlington, N.C. more

SEC investigation of insider trading

The firm served as lead counsel and represented an employee in an SEC investigation of insider trading. more

Employment litigation defense of mental health hospital *

Defended a mental health hospital against allegations of slander by a former employee arising out of the employee's termination for alleged abuse of more

Advised major North Carolina healthcare insurer on its comprehensive wellness program

Assisted in the design, documentation and implementation of a comprehensive wellness program and development of related administrative service more

Wrongful death litigation related to a defective medical device

Represented parents in a wrongful death action arising from the death of a child due to a defective medical device. more

Investor counsel for angel fund

Represented angel fund in connection with Series A preferred stock investment in privately-held biotechnology company. more

False and misleading advertising action for a Fortune 200 consumer goods company

Represented a Fortune 200 consumer goods company in a suit for false and misleading advertising and successfully enjoined a print more

Products liability for a manufacturer of parts for race cars

Represented manufacturer of parts for race cars in products liability action against steel supplier. more

Family settlement agreement

Represented individual in drafting of a family settlement agreement involving multiple parties after extensive negotiations to resolve conflicts and more

Defense of a fraudulent transfer claim

Defended an individual in an action for fraudulent transfer. more

Trademark litigation for major tobacco company

Represented a major tobacco company in opposition proceedings regarding the use of the word "pleasure" in connection with cigarette more

Environmental compliance for a multinational manufacturer

Represents a multinational manufacturer of chemicals, glass, fiberglass and coatings by providing environmental legal services. We provide more

Patent litigation for premier sports, entertainment, and media company

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of the world's premier and most diversified sports, entertainment, and media company, and co-defendant for more

Compensation plan for a market leader in semiconductor manufacturing

Assisted a market leader in semiconductor manufacturing by reviewing and revising as needed the plan document, trust agreement and services agreement  more

Strategic divestiture for a publicly traded, NYSE-listed company

Represented a publicly traded, NYSE-listed company, in connection with the sale of one of its business divisions to a strategic purchaser and the more

Qualified retirement plan work for major North Carolina healthcare insurer

Prepared plan amendments, employee communications, IRS filings and other related documents for the qualified retirement plans of a major North more

Patent litigation for major North American bank

Represented a major North American bank in a suit alleging infringement of two patents relating to methods for authenticating information and parties  more

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act advice for consumer goods manufacturer

Advised an international consumer goods manufacturer on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues as well as assisted in drafting its FCPA policy, more

Breach of fiduciary duty action against corporate officers

Represented shareholders of closely held corporation in action for breach of fiduciary duty against corporate officers. more

Variety of real estate transactions for software company

Represent open-source software company in a variety of real estate matters, including headquarters and office leasing and subleasing around the more

Fraud defense for a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies

Represented a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies in an action for fraud against marketing company. more

Wastewater enforcement action

Represented textile manufacturer with regard to settlement of a wastewater enforcement action brought by Region IV of the United States Environmental  more

Litigation for national athletic training facility franchisor

Served as lead counsel for an athletic training facility franchisor and approximately 14 of its current and former officers and directors in a suit more

Environmental counsel to association of municipal and industrial wastewater discharges

The firm serves as counsel to an association of municipal and industrial wastewater discharges. Activities include review of in-stream monitoring more

Employee benefits work for major North Carolina healthcare insurer

Provided internal training and product design representation for major North Carolina healthcare insurer with respect to many of its largest plans, more

Patent litigation for major tire manufacturer

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of automobile manufacturers in a suit in the Western District of Wisconsin. The suit alleged that the more

Retirement income plans for a large company

Represented a large company in connection with preparing IRS fillings for the company’s qualified retirement plan. The firm’s representation also more

Successful settlement of UST release-related claims against major oil company

Represented a major oil company in resolving threatened litigation arising from a UST release. Case was settled without litigation for less than 20 more

Multiplaintiff breach-of-contract litigation for life insurance company *

Represented a life insurance company in a lawsuit arising out of allegations that company improperly terminated the independent more

Defense of furniture manufacturer against antitrust violations *

Represented a furniture manufacturer against allegations of antitrust violations by a discount distributor. more

Advertising related issues and reviews for a clothing manufacturer

Represents a global consumer products company and the owner of some of the most recognized brands for T-shirts, underwear, hosiery and activewear and  more

Grandparent adoption

Represents caregivers seeking to adopt children. One of the firm's signature pro bono programs is the Grandparent Adoption Program. Dozens of lawyers  more

International arbitration for a clothing manufacturer

Represent a U.S. clothing manufacturer in an ongoing international arbitration at the London Court of International Arbitration concerning more

Business litigation for securities broker

Represented a securities broker in regulatory actions before the NASD (FINRA) and SEC alleging improper investments in variable annuities. more

Litigation for commercial lender *

Represented a special services and commercial financial lender, in connection with multimillion dollar loans secured by two office buildings. After more

Wrongful death litigation for a pro bono client

Represented a widow in a wrongful death suit against a railroad company arising from the derailment of an Amtrak passenger train in South Carolina. A  more

Trade dress infringement action for Fortune 200 consumer goods company

Represented a Fortune 200 consumer goods company in an action for trade dress infringement. more

Breach of contract litigation for an export company

Represented an export company in a breach of contract claim and counterclaim for trade dress infringement which resulted in preliminary injunction more

Intellectual property protection for a major outsourcing company

Advise a major outsourcing company for the pharmaceutical industry on identifying potentially valuable intellectual property and provide acquisition more

Action against accountant for conversion of funds.

Represented a missionary in action against an accountant for conversion of our client's funds. more

Development of complex business transition plan for landscape company owners

Assisted landscape company owners with development of complex business transition plan involving multiple businesses to next generation. more

Employment litigation for a national fast food restaurant chain *

Represented a national fast food restaurant chain in several workplace violence cases where patrons, along with the restaurant employees who came to more

Electrocution injury involving power line *

Represented a child who suffered an electrocution injury when climbing a tree and coming into contact with a power line. more

Environmental litigation for yarn manufacturing supplier

The firm served as lead counsel for defendant, a supplier of spinning accessories throughout the yarn manufacturing sector of the textile industry, more

Litigation for a large international construction company *

Represented a large international construction company in a claim by a project lender (a consortium of six foreign banks) under a guarantee of more

Catastrophic injury services for family in product liability case

Represented a mother and her two young daughters in a product liability case against multiple defendants.  The family's mobile home caught fire when more

Workplace violence defense for fiber optic cable company *

Successfully represented a fiber optic cable company in a landmark workplace violence case featured on 60 Minutes. more

Employment litigation for a manufacturer of electrochemical measuring instruments and accessories *

Represented a manufacturer of electrochemical measuring instruments and accessories in a race discrimination matter under Title VII. more

Construction litigation for one of the largest Southeastern general building contractors

Successfully defended one of the oldest and largest general building contractors in the Southeast, in an action brought by a manufacturing company more

Catastrophic injury representation for minor with burns from power substation

The firm served as lead counsel in litigation where minor child sustained electric shock and burn injuries when he entered an improperly secured more

Recapitalization of telecommunications company

Represented Special Committee of the Board of a telecommunications company in a recapitalization, which included a new investment of approximately more

Products liability litigation over burn injury

Represented two children injured when acetone spilled from a non child-resistant container onto a kerosene heater causing an explosive fireball.  more

Race discrimination class action for one of the largest U.S. forest product manufacturers *

Represented one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers in a suit brought against our client in Alabama Federal court by the EEOC on behalf  more

Catastrophic injury services for chemical burn injury to industrial plant operator

Represented a man working as a chemical operator in an industrial plant.  He suffered severe burns when heated ingredients at near boiling point more

Brownfields Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grant counsel to municipality

Represented a North Carolina city in writing, obtaining, and implementing its first Brownfields Assessment Grant and its first Brownfields Revolving more

Patent litigation for apparel company

Represented apparel company in this patent infringement case.  After completion of substantial discovery, briefing on claim construction issues, and more

Patent litigation for a consumer products and manufacturing company

Represented a consumer products and manufacturing company in litigation against a competitor for sporting equipment believed more

Patent suit against a furniture manufacturer

Represented a furniture manufacturer in a furniture patent suit filed against the company in the Middle District of North Carolina. We also assisted more

Construction dispute for a leading tobacco company

Served as a lead counsel in the successful representation of a leading tobacco company in a multimillion dollar construction dispute with a more

Patent litigation for leading pharmaceutical company

Represented a leading producers of pharmaceuticals products in a patent infringement suit brought by a competitor asserting that certain ibuprofen more

Race discrimination defense of Fortune 100 pharmacy retailer

Successfully defended a Fortune 100 pharmacy retailer against a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging race discrimination, more

Burn injury

Represented a burn victim in a personal injury claim.  The victim was severely burned at work when anhydrous ammonia released from a refrigeration more

Employment litigation for a Fortune 500 retail company

Represented a Fortune 500 retail company in a former employee's discrimination lawsuit, which alleged hostile work environment, retaliation,  more

Catastrophic injury services for burn injuries involving uncapped gas line

Represented a mother and children severely burned following explosion caused by uncapped gas line. more

Employment litigation for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers

Successfully defended one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers against a former employee's allegations that his termination constituted more

Age discrimination litigation for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers

Successfully represented one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Age Discrimination in more

Acquisition, development, sale and leasing of retail space for development company *

Represented developer in the acquisition, development, sale and leasing of large scale retail, hospitality and office development at Speedway more

Improper trading activity by an investment adviser

Represented financial institution and investment adviser in alleged improper trading activity by a portfolio manager. more

Misappropriation of trade secrets for a major paper, packaging and foam fabrication company

Defended a major paper, packaging and foam fabrication company against a competitor's lawsuit alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious more

Software licensing dispute for a leading producer of mattress and upholstery fabric

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a leading producer of mattress and upholstery fabric in a software licensing dispute brought in the more

Formation and capitalization of a North Carolina commercial bank

Represented the organizers of a de novo North Carolina bank, which specializes in lending to venture capital-backed businesses, in obtaining a more

Insurance coverage litigation for large pharmaceutical outsourcing company

Represented the largest outsourcing company for the pharmaceutical industry, in connection with a claim against its carrier arising out of a suit by more

Employment litigation for a leading global supplier of disposable medical products

Represented a leading global supplier of disposable medical products in a summary judgment win of a Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") lawsuit.  more

Union organizing campaign strategy for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers

Advised one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers regarding strategy in a union organizing campaign in Bowling Green, Kentucky by the more

Complex multi-state commercial real estate transaction for investment company *

Served as lead counsel in complex multi-state commercial real estate transaction involving the acquisition, financing and leasing of 68 fast food more

Construction mediation and arbitration for heavy-civil contractor

Successfully represented a heavy-civil contractor specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of dams, spillways, and major water resource more

Wage and hour class and collective action defense of non-profit health care provider

Defended a non-profit health care provider in a class and collective action alleging overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and North  more

Patent litigation for furniture hardware manufacturer

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a furniture hardware manufacturer in a patent infringement case in which our client alleged that the more

Acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial properties for a North Carolina-based real estate firm

Assisted a North Carolina-based real estate firm in connection with its acquisition, disposition and leasing of multiple Triangle area projects, more

Acquisition by a national yarn manufacturer

Represented a large, privately owned yarn manufacturer in its acquisition of one of the largest suppliers in the United States and Canada of more

Regulatory work for non-profit mental health providers

Represented over a dozen non-profit mental health providers in opposing North Carolina's decision to cut the rate of Medicaid reimbursement by more

Employment litigation for major media conglomerate

Represented major media conglomerate in defending a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging eighteen state law claims, including sexual more

Case of individual and derivative action against limited partners

Successfully represented limited partners in an individual and derivative action alleging violation of securities laws in the marketing, sale and more

Sale of pathology laboratory

Represented seller in the sale of pathology laboratory through the sale of shares following spinoff of anatomic laboratory to shareholder. more

Employment litigation for chemical manufacturer

Defended chemical manufacturer against allegations by former employee that he was subjected to race discrimination, racial harassment, and more

Special Committee considering strategic alternatives

Represented Independent board members of a North Carolina-based NYSE-listed services business in connection with their consideration of strategic more

Special committee Section 16(b) liability investigation

Representation of independent board members investigating whether to pursue claims by a shareholder that certain officers, directors and underwriters  more

Trade secret litigation

Represented a retail company in trade secret litigation. more

Litigation for global fast food chain

Successfully defended a global fast food chain in litigation brought by a former employee alleging that she was discharged in violation of public more

Negotiation and execution of complex forbearance agreement *

Represented master servicer in the negotiation and execution of a complex forbearance agreement involving multiple loan participants and mezzanine more

Claims involving break-up of CPA firm

Prosecuted claims relative to CPA and his company involving business break-up with former partners, including allegations of unfair trade practice, more

Disability discrimination lawsuit for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers

Successfully defended one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers in a disability discrimination lawsuit brought under the Americans with more

Litigation against joint venture borrowers *

Represented master servicer and special servicer in a successful workout of a highly structured condominium loan involving litigation among the joint  more

In-fill real estate projects representation for investment manager

Represented investment manager in various in-fill real estate projects in Raleigh, North Carolina, including acquisition, redevelopment and more

OSHA litigation for a fully integrated environmental services organization

Represented a fully integrated environmental services organization in investigations by the Chemical Safety Board, OSHA, the North Carolina State more

Complex liability transfer agreements for paper manufacturing company

Negotiated complicated transaction involving a former pulp and paper mill, including liability transfer, underwriting of environmental insurance and more

Patent and trademark litigation for leading manufacturer of motor sports-related tear-off products

Represented leading manufacturer of tear-off products in a case related to multi-layer tear-off products often used in the motor sports industry. The  more

Investment fund company involving breach of contract and fraud *

The firm served as co-counsel for an investment fund company in a case involving breach of contract and fraud with respect to secured loans.  In this  more

Public-private partnership for private development of a large U.S. public school system

Represented one of the 25 largest U.S. public school systems in a public-private partnership for the private development of public schools. more

Litigation for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers

The firm served as lead counsel for one of the largest U.S. forest products manufacturers in litigation to recover embezzled funds.  We obtained more

Improper trading in mutual funds arbitration for trustees of a charitable and benevolent association

Served as lead counsel in an arbitration representing the trustees of a charitable and benevolent association against a national brokerage firm based  more

Negotiation master services agreement for leading tobacco company

Represented leading tobacco company in the negotiation and drafting of a master services agreement implementing a company-wide e-procurement and more

Patent and intellectual property representation for supplier of aerospace systems

Represented supplier of aerospace systems and services with patent and intellectual property related transactional issues in merger and acquisition more

Leveraged management buyout transaction for a closely held construction company *

Represented a closely held construction company in connection with a leveraged management buyout transaction. Advised on an investment banker led more

Employment litigation for a large Illinois-based national distributor of janitorial and cleaning products

The firm served as lead counsel for a large Illinois-based national distributor of janitorial and cleaning products in obtaining summary judgment in more

Employment litigation for an information technology services provider

Represented an information technology services provider against claims of wrongful termination in retaliation for the employee having filed workers’ more

Restructuring loan provided by a major U.S. financial institution *

Represented national institutional lender in the restructuring of a $220 million loan involving commercial office properties in 19 states. more

Employment litigation for an information technology services provider

Represented an information technology services provider against claims of wrongful termination in retaliation for the employee having filed workers’ more

Acquisition and construction loan by lender

Representation of a lender in acquisition and construction loan. more

Development loan provided by a major U.S. financial institution *

Represented national institutional lender in a $115 million development loan for an approximately 300 acre mixed-use project in Orlando. more

IRS challenging a listed transaction for a global manufacturer

Represented a global manufacturer in a case involving a highly controversial “listed transaction” being challenged by the IRS.  The listed more

Private investments for a major institutional investor *

Represented a major institutional investor in connection with over 30 investments, with an aggregate value of nearly $3 billion, in various private more

Assisted real estate developer in the assemblage and acquisition of a downtown Raleigh site for future urban high-rise mixed use project

Assisted real estate developer in the acquisition of a site in downtown Raleigh that will one day be home to an urban mixed use public-private more

Subordinated debt and warrant investment by private equity fund group *

Represented a private equity fund in connection with subordinated debt and warrant investment in a technology company in the sports industry. more

Joint ventures of manufacturer of personal care products

Represented U.S. manufacturer of personal care products in connection with multiple international projects including establishing joint ventures in more

Employment litigation for prominent retailer

Represented prominent retailer in employment litigation lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging violations of Title VII, wrongful discharge, more

Employment litigation for a Fortune 500 retailer

Successfully defended a Fortune 500 retailer in a lawsuit filed by former employee alleging retaliation and wrongful termination arising out  more

Business litigation for major national auto financing company

Represents major national auto financing company in franchise disputes.  Responsibilities include filing suit and obtaining injunctive relief to more

Workplace violence defense of health care provider

Defended a non-profit health care provider in a lawsuit brought by a former employee arising out of a workplace violence incident, resulting in very more

Employment litigation for a non-profit mental health provider

The firm served as lead counsel in defending a non-profit mental health provider against a former employee's allegations of race discrimination. more

Appellate litigation for non-profit

Represented plaintiff in action against defendants, including claims of fraud, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. more

Leveraged recapitalization of a privately-held company

Represented a privately-held company in connection with a leveraged recapitalization transaction involving private equity sponsor, mezzanine lender more

Contract negotiations for construction of nuclear power plant

Represented owners in contract negotiations with EPC consortium for the construction of nuclear power generation facilities in North Carolina and more

Mediator for a museum

Acted as mediator and settled multiparty construction litigation regarding a public museum and appeared before governmental agency to assist in more

Claims arising from a gas-fired power generation facility for an original equipment manufacturer

Defended original equipment manufacturer against claims by owner arising from a gas-fired power generation facility in South Carolina. more

Federal contracts construction litigation for major national general contractor

Represented a major national general contractor, and construction manager on the project, in a nine-month hearing on entitlement before the Armed more

Construction dispute for owners of a national hockey club

Represented owners of a national hockey club in disputes with the contractor on construction of new stadium. Issues involved the quality of the work,  more

Ownership and management changes for a North Carolina general contractor

Successfully represented a North Carolina general contractor for three generational changes of ownership and management in a construction company. more

Eviction matter and child custody issue for a young single mother

Obtained a favorable settlement on a eviction matter of a young single mother and assisted the client with a child custody issue. Our team was able more

Guardian ad litem

Obtained a favorable outcome in a guardian ad litem case in the North Carolina Court of Appeals. In doing so, the court cleared the way for two more

Litigation for commercial real estate finance company *

Represented a commercial real estate finance and investment management company requiring principals of the defaulting borrower who transferred assets  more

ERISA litigation for soft drink manufacturer

Represented a Fortune 100 company benefit plan administrator in ERISA case involving over-payments to plan beneficiary. more

Real estate investment dispute for North Carolina developers

Successfully defended North Carolina developers of a large shopping center in efforts by a business partner. a commodities hedge fund, to recover its  more

Reynolds American Inc.

Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Represented R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (RJR) in complex business litigation action. In 2009, Lorillard and RJR signed a settlement agreement to more

ERISA class action involving Reynolds American Inc.

Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company successfully in ERISA class action. On October 25, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of  more

Product liability suit for Reynolds American Inc.

Represented Reynolds American Inc. in a products liability suit in United States District Court for South Carolina involving allegedly defective more

Prosecution of an antitrust action for Reynolds American Inc.

Represented Reynolds American Inc. in the Middle District of North Carolina in the prosecution of an antitrust action challenging Philip Morris' more

Rose Acre Farms Inc.

Rose Acre Farms Inc. v. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality

Rose Acre Farms, Inc. retained us in a water quality permitting dispute with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources more

Sara Lee Corporation

Constructive trust of employee's workman’s compensation benefits for Sara Lee Corporation

Represented Sara Lee Corporation as plaintiff and obtained a multimillion dollar judgment and constructive trust on assets of former employee who more

Sara Lee Corp. v. Kayser-Roth Corp.

Represented Sara Lee Corporation, makers of L’EGGS hosiery, as plaintiff against one of its major competitors in a trademark and trade dress more

SCENERA RESEARCH LLC - AUDITORS RESPONSE LETTERS

Patent litigation for Scenera Research LLC

Represented Scenera Research LLC, a software company that conducts research and invents patentable technologies in the field of wireless more

Schaller Equity Partners

Proxy contest to elect insurgent nominees to board of directors of publicly held banking company

Represented Schaller Equity Partners, a private investment partnership, and a coalition of insurgent shareholders formed by it, in a successful proxy  more

Scynexis Inc.

Scynexis Inc. v. Sinexus Inc.

Represented Scynexis, Inc., a drug discovery and development company, in successfully settled trademark infringement suit.

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Siemens Industry

Insurance coverage litigation for Siemens Industry

Lead counsel for Siemens Industry, the worldwide leading supplier of production, transportation, lighting and building technologies, in an insurance more

Soleil Group

Condominization of mixed-use condominium for Soleil Group

Represented Soleil Group, a developer, in preparation of condominium documents of a forty-two story mixed-use condominium, including residential and more

Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association

Environmental litigation for Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA)

Represent Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA), a trade association with approximately 125 independent lumber manufacturer member more

State of South Carolina

Negotiation and execution of agreement between South Carolina and Georgia

Represented the State of South Carolina in connection with the execution of a historic bi-state agreement with the State of Georgia providing more

Strategic Outsourcing Inc. (SOI Holdings Inc.)

Wrongful termination of multi-year workers' compensation insurance program

The firm served as lead counsel in litigation alleging breach of a contract to provide three years of “guaranteed cost” workers compensation more

Stratford Metal Finishing Inc.

Stratford Metal Finishing v. NC Dept of Environment Health and Natural Resources, Division of Waste Management

Represented Stratford Metal Finishing Inc., an electroplating company, regarding Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste issues  more

Sunkist Growers Inc.

Sunkist Soft Drinks Inc. v. Sunkist Growers Inc.

Counsel for Sunkist Growers Inc. in a case involving a soft drink trademark license agreement. The arbitration hearing resulted in an more

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Appellate litigation for Talecris Plasma Resources Inc.

Represents Talecris Plasma Resources, Inc., in an appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals of an adverse $36 million jury verdict in a breach of  more

The Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Galey & Lord Inc.

In re Galey & Lord

Represented creditors' committee and then Chapter 7 trustee for Galey & Lord Inc. in connection with the sale of companies more

The Committee of Unsecured Creditors for NetBank Inc.

In re NetBank Inc.

Represented the creditors' committee and now liquidating supervisor for NetBank Inc. in connection with liquidation of this bank more

Universal Furniture International Inc.

Universal Furniture International, Inc. v. Collezione Europa USA, Inc.

Represented Universal Furniture International Inc., a home furnishings manufacturer, in a suit against Collezione Europa USA, Inc., a furniture more

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Patent prosecution for University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Represent University of North Carolina at Charlotte in preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to bioinformatics. Also, participated more

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Patent prosecution and counseling for University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Represent University of North Carolina in preparing and prosecuting numerous U.S. and international patent applications, including applications more

Utility Service Company Inc.

Insurance coverage litigation for Utility Service Company, Inc.

The firm served as lead counsel in representing Utility Service Company, Inc., the nation's largest water tower service company, in a lawsuit arising  more

Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.

$175.5 million acquisition of Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.

Represented Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc. in its $175.5 acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Wachovia Bank N.A.

United States of America et al. v. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, N.A.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of third party defendant, Achieve Bank N.A., and successfully argued the first reported case before the more

Wake Forest University

Brownfields agreement for Wake Forest University

Represent property developer, Wake Forest University, in a major research park's negotiations with the North Carolina Department of Environment and more

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Patent prosecution and counseling for Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Represent Wake Forest University Health Sciences in preparing and prosecuting numerous U.S. and international patent applications, including more

Winston-Salem State University Foundation

Construction management for major public university

Represented Winston-Salem State University Foundation in relation to the design, development and construction of a dormitory on the university campus. more

Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin Association

General counsel to association of wastewater dischargers

Represent an association of wastewater dischargers in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in connection with environmental regulatory matters. more