Contracts and laws related to the operation and conduct of business between commercial entities form the heart of all commercial transactions. We regularly represent businesses throughout all aspects of their operation and handle commercial disputes in state and federal courts, governmental agencies and arbitration panels.

Experience Highlights

We represent plaintiffs and defendants in actions for money damages, injunctive and other equitable relief, in all types of business disputes including:

• Commercial Contracts Disputes – We successfully prosecute disputes concerning distributor and manufacturer relationships, supply contracts, loan agreements, guaranties, equipment purchases, license agreements, real estate transactions and sponsorship contracts.
• Acquisition Disputes – We represent buyers and sellers of business in disputes arising out of acquisitions, including claims for purchase price adjustments, breach of acquisition agreements and breach of contracts related to the acquisition agreement.
• Corporate Governance and Shareholder Disputes – We litigate actions between owners of business entities including actions for accounting, dissolution and minority shareholder dissent and appraisal rights.
• Internet Domain Name Disputes – We have prevailed in numerous proceedings under ICANN before various arbitration tribunals to stop cybersquatting and misleading domain names.
• Consumer Disputes – We represent numerous automobile dealerships, home builders and lenders in consumer disputes involving Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, labor laws and other consumer issues.

Experience

• Prima Tek II L.L.C. v. Klerk’s Plastic Products Manufacturing, Inc., No. 00-583-GPM (S.D. ILL.) – Defended claims of breach of license agreements and contempt of court in which plaintiff sought to recover more than $12 million. After a six-day bench trial, the court ruled in favor of our client on all counts.
• Peninsula Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Crescent Resources, LLC, 360 N.C. 177, 626 S.E. 2d 648 (N.C. Supreme Court), 171 N.C. App. 81, 614 S.E. 2d 351 (N.C. App., June 21, 2005) – Defended a developer against improper claims brought by a property owners association. We obtained a dismissal of the case because the by-laws of the plaintiff required super-majority vote which was never obtained.
• Carrier v. Speedway Motorsports, Inc. – Represented a speedway in a lease dispute arising out of stock purchase agreement.
• First Union National Bank v. Brown – Obtained summary judgment against a guarantor who contended that a corporate officer who executed guaranty did not have authority to execute the guaranty.
• Kozberg v. Cone Mills Corporation – Represented a minority shareholder in action to compel an annual shareholder’s meeting.
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. v. Atlanta Motor Speedway – Obtained summary judgment for Speedway in action that contended breach of a sponsorship agreement arising out of broadcast coverage of race.
• Pleasant Valley Promenade v. Lechmere, Inc., 120 N.C. App. 650, 464 S.E. 2d 47 (N.C. App, 1995) – Represented a shopping center owner against tenant to enforce operating covenant.

News

• Tom Hildebrand Joins Parker Poe as Partner in Charleston
  May 9, 2013
• Parker Poe Attorneys Named SC Super Lawyers for 2013
  April 25, 2013
• Charles Raynal Named to the Triangle’s 40 Under 40 for 2013
  March 28, 2013
• Melanie Dubis Appointed to the Litigation Counsel of America
  March 18, 2013
• Melanie Dubis Presents on NC Business Court Decisions
  February 15, 2013
• False Claims Act – 2012 Year in Review
  25 years and $35 billion later, the government targets the health care, defense and financial services industries
  February 6, 2013
• Forty-Four Parker Poe Attorneys Named 2013 NC Super Lawyers
  January 18, 2013
• TBJ Features Melanie Dubis in 2013 List
  10 People to Watch in 2013
  January 4, 2013
• Melanie Dubis Nominated for Chambers USA Women in Law Awards 2013
  December 20, 2012
• Mechanics' Lien Law Changes for Contractors
  Construction Alert
  November 29, 2012
• Mechanics' Lien Law Changes for Owners
  Construction Alert
  November 29, 2012
• Mechanics' Lien Law Changes for Subcontractors
  Construction Alert
  November 29, 2012
• U.S. News Media Group Names Parker Poe Top-Tier Law Firm for 2013
  November 1, 2012
• The Columbia Urban League Honors Ron Tryon
  October 31, 2012
• Catharine Arrowood Named State Chair of College of Trial Lawyers
  October 18, 2012
• Charles Meeker Recognized with John Ross Leadership Award
  August 31, 2012
• Parker Poe Attorneys Receive Pro Bono Award
  August 29, 2012
• 74 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® for 2013
  August 23, 2012
• Catharine Arrowood Named Influential Business Leader
  July 11, 2012
• Sarah Hutchins Appointed PCAB Board Secretary
  June 29, 2012
• Chris Thomas Elected To Artspace Board of Directors
  June 29, 2012
• Arrowood Reappointed to International Arbitration Panel
  May 30, 2012
• Parker Poe Attorneys Named SC Super Lawyers for 2012
  March 28, 2012
• Business Journal Names Jenna McGee to 40 Under 40 in Charleston
  March 27, 2012
• Governor Perdue Appoints Bob Spearman to State Judicial Council
  February 9, 2012
• Dwight Floyd Named to South Carolina Chamber Board of Directors
  February 2, 2012
• Parker Poe Names Six New Partners
  January 3, 2012
• Cindy Wittmer Receives Joseph Branch Professionalism Award
  November 1, 2011
• U.S. News & World Report Names Parker Poe Top-Tier Law Firm for 2012
  Firm Ranked #1 in 33 Legal Areas
  November 1, 2011
• Catharine Arrowood Elected to Second Term as Board Chair
  October 10, 2011
• Parker Poe Attorney Appointed Chair of the IOLTA Board of Trustees
  August 4, 2011
• Catharine Arrowood Named Chair of NC Symphony Society
  April 7, 2011
• Business North Carolina Names 13 Attorneys to 2011 Legal Elite
  Firm Partner Catharine Biggs Arrowood “Top Vote-Getter” for Antitrust
  January 21, 2011
• Pharmaceutical Industry Targeted for Overseas Violations of Anti-Bribery Law
  FCPA Alert
  September 28, 2010
• U.S.News & World Report Names Parker Poe as a Top-Tier Law Firm
  Firm Ranked #1 in 22 Legal Areas for 2010
  September 15, 2010
• 61 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® for 2011
  August 18, 2010
• ICDR Reappoints Catharine Arrowood to International Panel
  June 29, 2010
• Chambers USA 2010 Ranks Parker Poe as Leading Law Firm
  June 11, 2010
• Chambers USA 2008 Recognizes Parker Poe Among America's Leading Lawyers
  June 16, 2008
• Ellis Lesemann Named Chair of the Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors
  March 10, 2008
• Chambers USA 2007 Recognizes Parker Poe Among America's Leading Lawyers
  June 26, 2007
• Christopher M. Thomas Joins Parker Poe's Raleigh Office
  July 13, 2006
• Five Parker Poe Attorneys and Five Practice Areas have been Included in the Chambers USA: Guide to American's Leading Business Lawyers
  June 3, 2004
• Forum Selection Clauses in the Carolinas
  April 12, 2002
• Evicting Commercial Tenants
  January 15, 2001