Won a lengthy trial on trade secret misappropriation and related claims, which resulted in a $7 million jury verdict with potential for treble damages and settled prior to entry of judgment.

Prevailed on enforcement of employee noncompetition agreements. XPO Logistics, Inc. v. Anis, 2016 WL 3944081 (N.C. Bus. Ct. 2016); Horner International Company v. McKoy, 754 S.E. 2d 852 (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

Secured dismissal of actions alleging race discrimination against employers. Lawrence v. Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, 2018 WL 4186417 (W.D.N.C. 2018); Edwards v. American Red Cross, 2012 WL 6727117 (W.D.N.C. 2012); Moses v. American Red Cross, 2013 WL 2948155 (E.D.N.C. 2013), aff'd (4th Cir. 2013).

Obtained dismissal of Fair Labor Standards Act claims against employer. Beasley v. Bojangles’ Restaurants, 1:17CV255 (M.D.N.C. 2018).

Represents employers in multiple putative collective actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of employer in gender discrimination and sexual harassment suit alleging violations of Title VII and state law. Cramer v. Bojangles' Restaurant, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29237 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 8, 2012), 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29245 (N.D. Ga. March 6, 2012), aff'd 2012 WL 5869384 (11th Circ. 2012).

Obtained order compelling individual arbitration in putative class action alleging violations of the federal Truth in Lending Act and other statutes, and obtained denial of petition for interlocutory appeal. Hopkins v. World Acceptance Corp., 798 F. Supp. 2d 1339 (N.D. Ga. 2011), 11th Cir. 2012.

Represented auto manufacturer in defense of class action alleging race discrimination through use of criminal background checks and obtained favorable resolution through settlement.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of lender against borrower and guarantors in commercial collection action.

Represents financial institutions and investment advisors in FINRA arbitration proceedings.

Obtained full recovery on behalf of mergers and acquisition adviser in arbitration regarding fee dispute.

Represents employers in litigation involving employee wrongdoing and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Defended consumer and mortgage lenders in numerous state court lawsuits involving claims under state unfair trade practices and debt collection laws, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and various other state and federal laws.

Represents employers in cases and administrative proceedings involving race, national origin, age, disability and gender discrimination, unfair labor practices, and violations of wage and hour laws.