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56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property

Biography

Gavin Parsons is an experienced attorney representing many clients—from large corporations to local businesses and individuals—in high-stakes civil litigation in state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court. Known for his practical, results-driven style, Gavin employs a strategic approach and creative thinking to deliver solutions clients need in a manner they appreciate.

With a practice centered on both business and intellectual property litigation, Gavin tackles an extensive range of legal issues. He has substantial experience litigating complex commercial disputes and intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret claims. His work spans issues of unfair trade practices, antitrust violations, breach of contract, land use disputes, and insurance coverage conflicts on behalf of the policyholder.

Throughout his career, Gavin has helped his clients achieve their desired outcomes. He has successfully resolved numerous intellectual property cases, including patent and trade dress disputes. Gavin has also handled complex trade secret cases along with business sales disputes in the North Carolina Business Court. In commercial litigation, he has successfully defended against multi-million-dollar contract disputes and dissolved injunctions threatening critical projects.

Gavin’s extensive experience and dedication to client advocacy make him a trusted advisor. He helps clients navigate complex legal challenges and confidently move forward.

Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Wake Forest University, JD, graduated 2001
  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1998

  • North Carolina, 2001

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Cort of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
  • North Carolina, 2001
  • Wake Forest University, JD, graduated 2001
  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1998
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Cort of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina

Client Testimonials

Though a young attorney, Gavin Parsons' abilities far exceed many attorneys with many more years of practice than he. Any company or municipality would be fortunate to have him on their team.

William Little (City of Greenville, NC)

Greenville, NC

Gavin Parsons is very thorough. Gavin is dedicated to the client and serves the client's interest.

Gavin Parsons is extremely well prepared and does an excellent presentation with positive results.

Gavin Parsons is dedicated and professional yet personal and friendly. I can always count on his best efforts.

William Little (City of Greenville, NC)

Greenville, NC

Gavin Parsons has a unique way of quickly cutting through the case and grasping the major issues. He then moves deliberately to address those issues in a manner appreciated by the court and his clients. He is experienced, effective, and has the personality that calms even the most strident situation. I am proud to know Gavin on both a personal and professional level for more years than we both want to admit.

John Hester (Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina)

Cary, NC

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Civil Rights Law
Awards:
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

  • Chambers USA, General Commercial Litigation

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