Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Education
Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1984, Patrick Wilson Scholar; Member, Vanderbilt Law Review, 1982-84
Davidson College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1981, Phi Beta Kappa
Profile
Blaine Sanders focuses his practice on pro bono work. He serves as outside general counsel to Alexander Youth Network, which treats children with serious emotional and behavioral problems, and represents various other nonprofit organizations. Blaine also represents individuals on a pro bono basis via referrals from legal service organizations.
Blaine's litigation practice of nearly 40 years included commercial, real estate, intellectual property, employment, and sports and entertainment law, along with asbestos products liability. He frequently resolved disputes concerning complex commercial and real estate contracts, either by avoiding or through litigation.
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, sports law, 2006-25
- Benchmark Litigation, Litigation Star, 2017-25
- North Carolina Bar Association, Citizen Lawyer Award, 2023
- North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Icons & Phenoms, 2023
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, business litigation, 2008-19
- North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2016-17, 2019-23
- Mecklenburg Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program, Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Edward Rafeedie, U.S. District Court, Central District, California, 1984-85
Experience
Experience
Represented manufacturer in defense of mass tort claims in bankruptcy, including adversary proceedings brought against asbestos plaintiffs' law firms.
Procured multimillion-dollar arbitration award for regional convenience store chain in supply agreement dispute with global oil company.
Favorably resolved contract claims during trial against real estate developer arising out of sale of regional mall (tort claims were previously dismissed at summary judgment).
Represented Formula One team in hearing before the World Motor Sport Council against the Federation International de I'Automobile.
Obtained preliminary injunction against national retailer that had attempted to terminate anchor lease with real estate developer based upon signage issue.
Successfully defended an international tenant's right to move out of a space when the landlord's construction had impacted parking.
Represented a global power equipment manufacturer in favorable resolution of litigation concerning alleged national supply agreement with major home improvement retailer.
Represented an international aerospace manufacturer concerning multimillion-dollar settlement of assorted claims arising out of major asset acquisition.
Secured summary judgment on behalf of NASCAR Sprint Cup team against claims of trade secret misappropriation.
Defended a national insurance wholesaler in trademark action and prevailing in jurisdictional dispute, ultimately resolving case on merits.
Obtained directed verdict on behalf of real estate developer against landowner making conflicting claim to real property.
Successfully resolved multimillion-dollar life insurance policy dispute arising out of corporate transaction.
Represented a nonprofit behavioral health provider in completing a combination with a smaller provider.
News & Events
News
- Oct. 22, 2024
- Aug. 15, 2024
- June 24, 2024
- June 5, 2024
- Dec. 20, 2023
- Aug. 17, 2023
- June 29, 2023
- June 7, 2023
- June 2, 2023
- Oct. 27, 2022
- Aug. 23, 2022
- May 17, 2022
- April 29, 2022
- Oct. 12, 2021
- Aug. 26, 2021
- June 21, 2021
- May 11, 2021
- Dec. 16, 2020
- Aug. 20, 2020
- May 20, 2020
- Oct. 17, 2019
- Aug. 15, 2019
- Jan. 28, 2019
- Dec. 6, 2018
- Nov. 16, 2018
- Aug. 31, 2018
- Aug. 15, 2018
- May 7, 2018
- Jan. 30, 2018
- Nov. 2, 2017
- Eight Named “Lawyer of the Year”Aug. 16, 2017
- May 31, 2017
- Jan. 26, 2017
Events
i2i Center for Integrative Health's Transformation Today and Tomorrow Conference
Carolina Hotel
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374Dec. 4, 2019
Insights
- July 6, 2020Robinson Bradshaw Publication
- March 2010Robinson Bradshaw Publication
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Vanderbilt Law School, Board of Advisors, 2013-16
- Mecklenburg County Bar, Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, 2011-16; Chair, 2015-16
- Robinson Bradshaw Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, 2006-present
- Robinson Bradshaw, Director of Pro Bono Services, 2021-24
Community Affiliations
- Alexander Youth Network, General Counsel, 2016-present
- Dilworth Little League, Coach, Board of Directors, 1995-2008
- Center for Community Transitions, Board of Directors, 1988-2019