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A. Todd Sprinkle

Partner
Atlanta | 678.690.5702
Charlotte | 704.335.6623
Fax | 404.869.6972

Todd Sprinkle’s practice includes all aspects of civil litigation, both state and federal, at the trial and appellate levels, with a focus on commercial litigation, financial services litigation, and real property dispute resolution.

He advises and represents clients in a wide range of issues that include:

  • Contract disputes
  • Financial services litigation
  • Landlord/tenant disputes
  • Tort actions arising out of business relationships
  • Real property disputes
  • Other general commercial disputes

Representative Experience

Commercial Litigation

  • Obtained a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) for New Hampshire Speedway Inc. resulting in a complete defense verdict. The case was tried on a promissory estoppel theory after we obtained summary judgment that the alleged contract at issue was illusory and therefore unenforceable. New Hampshire Speedway, Inc. v. Motor Racing Network, Inc., Merrimack, New Hampshire Superior Court Case No. 08-EQ-099.
  • Reached favorable settlement during trial in defense of trustee in dispute over administration of a mass tort settlement fund  .
  • Defended restaurant company in dispute with private equity firm over alleged securities violations.
  • Represented automotive dealerships in a wide variety of commercial disputes.
  • Successfully argued numerous summary judgment motions.
  • Successfully argued motion to dismiss for improper venue based on contractual venue and forum selection clause in contract.
  • Reached favorable resolution of business divorce case following dispute over corporate governance and ownership.

Real Property Dispute Resolution

  • Successfully defended national homebuilder in lawsuits involving alleged construction defects.
  • Prosecuted claims on behalf of national homebuilder over failure to deliver and develop contracts lots.
  • Successfully defended national homebuilder in dispute over stormwater erosion issues and obtained appellate decision in favor of client when plaintiff attempted to avoid a settlement agreement.
  • Successfully resolved disputes over earnest money in purchase contracts.
  • Represented commercial landlords in tenant disputes and summary ejectment proceedings.
  • Represented commercial landlords in suits to enforce lease obligations.

Financial Services Litigation

  • Successfully prosecuted special assets, collection, and SBA lending cases for national banks and obtained judgments or favorable settlements.
  • Successfully defended national banks against claims by commercial and consumer clients, and obtained summary judgments or favorable settlements.
  • Obtained the complete dismissal with prejudice of committee’s claim that our client, a mutual fund management company, was the alter ego of the debtors and therefore liable for all of the debtors obligations to the unsecured creditors.

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Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2023
  • Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017-2018
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013-2016

Memberships

  • National Association of Dealer Counsel
  • The Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court, 2015-present
  • Chief Justice William H. Bobbitt American Inn of Court, 2006-2015
  • UVA Alumni Club of Charlotte, Board, 2011-2015
  • North Carolina State Bar Board of Law Examiners, Member, Bar Candidate Interviewer, 2007-2008
  • Emory Bankruptcy Development Journal, Emory University School of Law, Board, 2006