We began advising North Carolina businesses in the horse-and-buggy era. Much has changed—but the principles of sound legal counsel have not. We're grateful our adherence to those principles have helped us thrive and continue to advise industries of today.

When an artist is ready to take their work from personal hobby to profitable business, they need a counselor who understands the intricacies of the entertainment industry: the possibilities and the pitfalls. Brooks Pierce attorneys provide sophisticated and strategic counsel to dozens of clients in the entertainment industry, including musicians, songwriters, record producers, DJs, film studios, authors, and publishers. We also work with large, sophisticated entertainment content producers, in music, television, and in film.

The historically high demand for commercial real estate is leading buyers and developers to acquire properties they may not have considered even a few years ago—including properties with environmental conditions. Brooks Pierce attorneys Alex Elkan and Cordon Smart discuss a few steps buyers and developers should take before taking title to any property in this article.

Nine Brooks Pierce practice areas and 20 of the Firm’s attorneys are ranked among the best in North Carolina in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Law Firms for Business.

Construction projects are rife with opportunities for disputes to occur. Brooks Pierce attorneys are well versed in every component of the construction industry, from settling disputes between subcontractors and owners to defending clients against personal injury and OSHA claims.

As the use of artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in hiring practices, the U.S. DOJ and the EEOC issued joint guidance on May 12, alerting employers and employees on ways smart technological tools may unwittingly violate the ADA, as amended.

In the Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch, the Government Affairs Team provides the latest information from the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor's Office. Access the latest edition here.

The United States has one of the most complicated tax codes in the world, and the penalties for violating that code can be quite burdensome. Businesses and individuals need a trusted advisor to guide them through the complexities of tax laws and regulations. The Brooks Pierce tax law team is made up of highly respected professionals with skill in all facets of tax law, and includes a litigator for the Office of Chief Counsel for the U.S. Treasury.