Best Lawyers in North Carolina, United States for Litigation - Construction

Judson A. Welborn, a member of Manning Fulton's litigation section, concentrates his practice in the areas of real property litigation, construction litigation and business litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in the state and federal courts of North Carolina, as well as administrative agencies and arbitration forums, in a variety of litigation matters involving real property and title insurance disputes, construction disputes, franchise, taxation and other business di...

Scott Tyler has more than two decades of experience successfully representing some of the nation’s largest financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and other companies in a range of complex disputes. He provides his clients with a practical approach to achieving a balance between business considerations and zealous advocacy. Scott focuses his time—and his clients’ resources—on a strategic path to success by creating a road map for each case, from pleadings to mo...

Bailey King is a litigation partner and trial attorney with over a decade of experience representing businesses in the areas of intellectual property, trade secrets, securities fraud, and other complex commercial disputes. He has tried numerous cases, including bet-the-company matters, to verdict. Recognizing that businesses often prefer to avoid trial, Bailey also uses his trial experience to counsel clients on litigation avoidance strategies and to negotiate favorable settlements prior to t...

Gene F. Rash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gene F., who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gene F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel G. Katzenbach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Daniel G., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice a...

Sarah Blount is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Sarah, who practices law in Tarboro, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary grew up in Wake County, North Carolina, and attended the Wake County public schools. He received his undergraduate degree at UNC-Wilmington and his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial and Pre-Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict. He has been listed among the ”Best Lawyers in America” since 2007, having been named “Lawyer of the Year” for the years 2...

John Sperati is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. John, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark D. Boynton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Mark D., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Peoples primarily defends doctors, lawyers, accountants, and engineers in negligence and ethics matters. His downtown Asheville practice also includes defending claims regarding general liability, governmental liability, civil rights, and products liability. Ranked AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbel, Adam has enjoyed a great deal of success in the courtroom. He has litigated hundreds of cases, including more than 500 hours of trial time, defending cases involving seven and ei...

Xavier's practice primarily focuses on labor and employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and civil litigation. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, he regularly advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including personnel policies and handbooks, employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipline and termination, drug and alcohol testing, and various wage and hour matters. He has also conducted training prese...

Matthew Grice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Matthew, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brandy focuses her practice in the areas of premises liability, bodily injury, and toxic tort. She works with clients across various industries throughout all stages of litigation, consistently achieving their business and legal objectives in complex matters. Brandy earned her law degree from the Charleston School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is admitted to practice in state and federal court in South Carolina.

Robert El-Jaouhari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Professional Malpractice Law. Robert, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trisha enjoys a broad based civil litigation practice in state, appellate and federal courts assisting clients, whether it is owners and officers, directors, general counsel, employers, small or closely held businesses, builders, developers, contractors, credit unions, and individuals, with a variety of disputes relating to matters involving construction liens and claims, employment, labor or human resources, creditor’s rights, insurance claims, landlord and tenant, business operations,...