Cases
Representative Matters: Subrogation - Product liability
Investigation of cause
origin of property loss
damage, including allegation of product defect. Obtained recovery for client's pre-trial. H
ling these matters involved the determination of the cause
origin of the loss by retaining investigators
experts, including but not limited to fire cause
origin, electrical
/or mechanical engineers,
other experts, preparation of a detailed analysis report on the cause of the loss, evaluation of liability,
case valuation.
Tyger River - Policy Limits Dem
s
Time Limited Dem
s
Provided coverage opinions for insurance companies in response to time limited dem
letters seeking policy limits. Performed detailed analysis of factual background information, review
analysis of pleadings
insurance policies,
prepared detailed coverage opinion letters.
Commercial Litigation
Contracts
Business Torts: Defended a complex contract
business tort case involving rescission of a business purchase contract
allegation of negligent misrepresentation. Obtained pre-trial summary judgment
drafted the defendant/appellee response brief after the plaintiff appealed.
International Sales Agreement - Convention on International Sale of Goods (CISG): Assisted in the litigation of a complex commercial contract dispute arising from international sale of goods involving issues of improper venue, statute of limitations
warranty claims. The case involved extensive discovery
motion practice in the Western District of North Carolina
successfully resolved at mediation.
Construction Litigation - Personal Injury
Successful pre-trial resolution of lawsuits involving allegations of injury at an industrial plant in cases that involved extensive document discovery, numerous depositions of factual
30(b)(6) witnesses,
motions practice. Instrumental in obtaining favorable pre-trial resolution for substantially less than the original dem
.
Construction Litigation - Improper Waterproofing, Mold
Obtained early dismissal for client in a case involving extensive water damage
alleged mold exposure in residential construction.
Personal Injury
Extensive experience defending personal injury
wrongful death claims arising from premise liability
/or automobile accidents.
Administrative Practice
Lead defense counsel for administrative inquiries by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission regarding inquiries against realtors
real estate brokerage companies arising from alleged errors or omissions.
Successfully represented a veterinary against inquiry from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board regarding allegations of improper treatment
determination to close the inquiry with no adverse action against the provider.
Real Estate
Defense
pre-trial resolution of lawsuits against realtors in cases including allegations of failed real estate transactions
realtor misrepresentation. Cases involved extensive discovery
motion practice.
Lead attorney on l
lord-tenant actions enforcing eviction matters for hotels.
