Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce the launch of its Complex Business Dispute Mediation practice to help guide parties through the dispute resolution process, either before or after litigation has begun.
Certified mediators Charles Coble, Eric David, and Jennifer Van Zant have deep experience in litigating complex business cases in federal courts, the North Carolina Business Court, North Carolina Superior Court, as well as arbitration proceedings.
“Charles, Eric, and Jennifer are the right lawyers to launch this practice for the firm,” said Jimmy Adams, managing partner. “They are all respected advocates and creative problem-solvers with decades of experience and in-depth knowledge which will be applicable in many complex business disputes.”
All three attorneys are North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) Certified Superior Court Mediators and can mediate cases in North Carolina Superior Court, the North Carolina Business Court, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina, as well as cases on appeal from those courts.
Coble has litigated complex business disputes at the trial court and appellate level and has been at the firm since 1999. He earned a “Band 1” status from Chambers USA. David has been with Brooks Pierce since 2008 and has a practice focused on business and constitutional litigation, representing businesses, public agencies and individuals. Van Zant has litigated at the firm for more than 30 years with a focus on complex litigation. She is listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 250 top female lawyers and has been repeatedly listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers Top 100 and Top 50 female lawyers.
The Complex Business Dispute Mediation practice will serve in all types of civil disputes, but with particular interest and experience in disputes involving corporate governance and ownership, closely held companies, change of control, franchise, antitrust, trademark, copyright and trade secrets, and non-compete covenants.