Civil Litigation
Despite your best efforts, you may end up at the center of a legal problem.We frequently represent local, national and international clients who are involved in North Carolina court proceedings.
Our attorneys can assist with a variety of commercial and business-related disputes.We have extensive experience in business litigation, especially in regards to insurance, intellectual property and unfair competition.
We handle a variety of civil litigation matters, including claims involving:
- Contract disputes
- Intellectual property ownership and misuse
- Covenants not to compete and nondisclosure agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Misappropriation and fraud
- Professional liability
- Construction matters and liens
- Financial transactions
- Private equity investment
- Management and control of corporations and other entities
- Business, joint venture and partnership disputes
- Contested bankruptcy
- Lease disputes
- Constitutional rights
- First Amendment
- Defamation
- Public records
- Entertainment, media and video games
- Insurance coverage issues
- Employment issues
We Can Help

Matt Vaughn
Member

Mike Tadych
Member

Hugh Stevens
Of Counsel
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Ashley Fox
Associate