Business & Personal Lawyers for Eastern North Carolina
Civil Litigation
The firm has four attorneys that focus on civil litigation as a major part of their practice. Civil litigation matters handled by the firm for both plaintiffs and defendants are comprised of a wide range of business disputes, including those between businesses as well as those between owners of a single business; noncompetition and unfair trade practice claims; condemnation; will caveats; personal injury; securities fraud; employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims; real estate disputes; domestic matters including equitable distribution; insurance defense; matters arising from estate administration, and appeals from these and a variety of other matters. The firm engages in litigation in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings and administrative hearings.
It is the philosophy of the firm to provide the very finest, personalized service to each of its clients. Litigation is a consuming and trying experience for businesses and individuals. In many disputes, litigation may not be the first or best option for resolution of an issue. The firm advises its clients on various approaches to dispute resolution, only one of which is filing a lawsuit. Clients in litigation should expect, and the firm is committed to providing, legal services that are responsive to each client’s particular needs, including regular status reports, and full advice as to the options available before and during the course of litigation, including alternative dispute resolution procedures.
The firm's civil litigation attorneys are Jeffrey A. Batts, Joseph L. Bell, Jr., Wendy P. Wilson, and Tracy A. Smith.