Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
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Provided by Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
After more than 100 years of law practice, Smith Anderson is known for our trial-tested lawyers who combine their extensive courtroom experience with practical business judgment.
Our law firm has successfully represented clients in cases at every level of the judicial system, in North Carolina and jurisdictions around the country, as well as complex national and international arbitration. We are proud of our success in high stakes litigation. When your business is on the line, we embrace your challenges and devote ourselves to resolving disputes efficiently and successfully.
From large multi-party, multi-jurisdiction litigation for large and public companies to mission-critical matters for small private and emerging businesses and pro-bono clients, we approach each case with the goal of resolving disputes efficiently and successfully. When your business is on the line, the trial experience and proven success of your legal team are essential.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan represented Tribofilm Research in a minority shareholder lawsuit alleging wrongful conduct.
Strengths
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"The work done by the team was detailed, results-oriented and based on sound legal and practical advice."
"The firm is able to handle complex matters and navigate three or four steps ahead of the situation."
"The Smith Anderson team's professionalism is above reproach."
"The work done by the team was detailed, results-oriented and based on sound legal and practical advice."
"The firm is able to handle complex matters and navigate three or four steps ahead of the situation."
"The Smith Anderson team's professionalism is above reproach."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Mitchell is recognized for his accomplished practice as a business litigator taking on trial and, most notably, significant appellate cases. He acts for a variety of clients, including those active in the finance and healthcare sectors.
"Michael is an amazing lawyer; he is very good at commercial litigation and handles complex matters for us."
"He's very accessible and rooted in the state, he knows all the judges and has a strong navigation of the court room."
"Michael is a very thoughtful and practical lawyer. He has great experience in the courts and comes up with practical solutions."
Christopher Smith is an experienced litigator who counsels clients on significant corporate disputes. His clients include financial and agricultural organizations.
"Christopher provided practical, good advice and achieved outstanding results."
"Christopher is a very experienced and professional advisor."
Don Tucker represents clients in breach of contract and shareholder disputes for multinational clients, with additional experience defending against class actions. Key clients include those active in the energy and healthcare sectors.
"Don is fantastic, he is an outstanding practical writer and can get through to the heart of the matter efficiently."
"Don is well prepared, willing to listen, able to communicate effectively and set proper expectations. He doesn't always tell me what I want to hear, but tells me what I need to hear."
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Healthcare
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