Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 3
About
Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
In today’s high-stakes, high-risk business world, competition is fierce and disputes inevitable. At Kilpatrick Townsend, our litigators explore every avenue to resolve your most critical disputes. We seek to establish relationships for the long term, employing litigation strategies driven by your business imperatives. Our practice specialties cover the entire range of complex business disputes, from construction and infrastructure to employment, environmental, and class action litigation. We know how to out-perform the competition, and are frequently recognized for our success in trial and appellate courts and for our ability to craft business-driven solutions through mediation and arbitration.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton represented Intersal in a breach of contract lawsuit against the State of North Carolina and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our attorney was always up to date, knowledgeable and knew all the intricacies."
"The team we work with has a solid understanding of our industry which can be very complex with constant changing state and federal regulations. When a new issue arises, they do the work to get up to speed on what the issues are and how to best advise us."
"Our attorney was always up to date, knowledgeable and knew all the intricacies."
"The team we work with has a solid understanding of our industry which can be very complex with constant changing state and federal regulations. When a new issue arises, they do the work to get up to speed on what the issues are and how to best advise us."
Notable Practitioners
Clay Wheeler has notable experience of advising clients on internal investigations. He is also called upon to represent clients in enforcement actions by the SEC.
"Clay is an excellent lawyer with superb writing and analytical skills."
"Clay has vast experience, especially in multinational matters and antitrust."
"Clay is a genius."
Richard Keshian is a trial lawyer noted for his capabilities in business litigation and product liability disputes for clients in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Chad Hansen is an experienced litigator who is renowned for his ability to handle healthcare and ERISA litigation. He has further strength in representing clients in high-profile class actions.
"His knowledge of cases and how they work is very strong. He is creative and thoughtful on strategy."
Jason Wenker is held in high regard throughout the market. He has considerable experience of representing clients in cases relating to fraud, patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract claims.
Susan Boyles joins the ranks with expertise in matters relating to fraud and depictive trade.
"Susan is terrific. She is very responsive and very knowledgeable about North Carolina substantive law and procedure."
"Susan remembered every detail across an issue that lasted for years. She is very knowledgeable and responsive."
"When we are in difficult and complex situations, she is our sounding board and provides us with guidance that minimizes our risk. Quite simply, she has our back."
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