Spencer T. Wiles

Construction

• Successfully represented an EPC contractor in a multiweek arbitration in regards to claims brought by an owner over the conversion of a paper mill.
• Advised the developer of a high-end multifamily and townhome project in the arbitration of complex claims concerning the delayed delivery and completion of the project by a contractor.
• Advises the owner of a historical multifamily renovation project in the litigation of claims concerning the delayed delivery and completion of the project, as well as various defects in construction.
• Represents a national general contractor in litigation defending against claims brought by the owner of a luxury multifamily project related to various alleged defects on the project.
• Represents a developer of a retail and multifamily complex in connection with construction defect claims and various claims asserted by a subsequent purchaser.
• Represented a national developer in litigation over structural issues related to construction and design issues in a commercial parking deck project.

Sports and Entertainment

• Represents motorsports teams, drivers and sponsors in disputes involving driver replacements, sponsorship agreements and intellectual property issues.
• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a university in claims brought by former student-athletes alleging breach of contract, tortious interference and defamation.
• Represented a national university in a successful pre-litigation mediation related to Title IX allegations made by student-athletes.
• Represented a national university in the successful resolution of an amendment to a multimedia rights agreement affected by COVID-19.
• Negotiates various agreements representing professional teams, sponsors, athletes and player agents.

Complex Business Litigation

• Represented an insured party in a property insurance coverage lawsuit in the North Carolina Business Court involving a claim in excess of $26 million.
• Represents an insured party in connection with a breach of representations and warranty coverage arising from a merger of an international company.
• Secured a preliminary injunction in state court enforcing a nationwide noncompetition agreement for an industrial air filtration client and prohibiting a former executive from working for a direct competitor.
• Advised a national health care business in a federal case against a regional hospital involving breach of contract and unfair business practices.
• Represented an asset management firm in a federal case against a placement agent involving breach of contract, fraud and unfair business practices.
• Represents property owners and developers in condemnation proceedings brought by municipalities and state agencies.
• Represents employers in agency proceedings and litigation involving discrimination and other employment claims.

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