During more than three decades of legal practice, I have successfully
advised and represented individuals and businesses throughout the country in individual, class, and collective actions raising a range of workplace and
constitutional law issues. I regularly provide preventive and strategic advice, management and employee training, and litigate/arbitrate cases involving
restrictive covenants, unfair competition and theft of trade secrets,
discrimination of all types, retaliation, employment-related torts, unfair
labor practices, wage and hour violations, and more.
I also provide guidance and assistance with corporate transactions,
shareholder/officer/director issues, stock purchase/sale agreements; and a variety of other business law matters.
I have been a frequent speaker before both employer and employee groups, as well as widely published and quoted in the media on a variety of legal
topics, including:
“A Few Tips About Tips” (At Your Service (N. C. Restaurant and Lodging
Association)).
Quoted in “Your Job Just Got More Like Fight Club” (The Wall Street
Journal (MarketWatch)).
“Employment Nightmares in the Retail Industry: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?” (The Retailer (N.C. Retail Merchants Association)).
Monthly Contributor: “You Ask, We Answer” (Midtown Magazine).
Co-author: “Secret’s Out. Trade Secrets Remain Important Component of Company IP,” (IP Links).
“Be Careful When Enforcing Employment Agreements – The NLRB is
Watching” (Success Magazine).
“EEOC's New Age Discrimination Regulations Appear to Miss the Mark”
(The Defender; The Resource).
Quoted in “EEOC Expands ‘Disabled’ Definition” (Inside Counsel
Magazine).
Professional recognitions include:
The Best Lawyers in America (Litigation – Labor and Employment;
Employment Law - Management) (multiple years)
North Carolina Super Lawyers (multiple years)
America’s Top 100 High-Stakes Litigators (2018)
Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow)
A reputation for excellence does not just happen; it must be earned every
day. To earn your trust and confidence, I am committed to:
• being accessible and responsive;
• keeping you informed;
• knowing and understanding your unique circumstances;
• watching your budget; and
• providing you with excellent client service.
I look forward to helping you achieve your objectives through high-quality,
cost-effective legal services.
