Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina
What the team is known for
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton demonstrates considerable abilities across a wide range of litigation for corporate clients. The firm acts in healthcare and environmental cases as well as employment and securities disputes, in addition to an array of business litigation. The team appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums.
Strengths
"The law firm has a distinguished group of attorneys who are very accomplished in their respective areas."
"The team is very adept at handling complexity and is able to explain the issues and alternatives in layman's terms."
"The team is extremely customer-centric and responsive to our needs."
Work highlights
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton represented AdventHealth in defending applications to the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to construct a $245 Million Community Hospital.
Notable practitioners
Lee Whitman has a strong track record acting at trial in complex business disputes. He frequently handles securities and healthcare litigation, among other matters. "Lee is very professional, dependable and competent. He takes his work very seriously and is very loyal to his clients." "Lee is extremely intelligent, responsive and works with incredible passion as though he were a part of the customer's company." "Lee is committed to customer service."
Michael DeFrank heads the firm's litigation group and offers impressive experience handling consumer protection disputes. "Michael provides great quality client services and has a great legal ability. He knows our business very well, provides a compete service and is very responsive." "Michael is a great communicator and extremely practical in his approach. He is smart and insightful, and understands client needs. Michael works well to get to the heart of the issue." "Michael is always available to respond to requests."
Samuel Slater is noted for his expertise in a range of commercial litigation matters including contract disputes and merger litigation. "Sam is personable, measured, efficient and good on the complex aspects." "Sam brings a common sense approach to litigation that really benefits his clients."