About the Firm
Established in 1922, this firm has a long history of successfully representing several high-profile clients such as Bank of America, Continental Tire, The Charlotte Observer, and First Charter Corporation. The firm’s attorneys are known for their ability to craft innovative solutions for complex legal issues related to banking, finance, corporate, government relations, business litigation, tax, securities, real property, labor and employment, employee benefits, international, technology, insurance coverage, media, commercial bankruptcy, environmental, public finance, ERISA, estate planning and administration, education, venture capital, and intellectual property.
Hiring Criteria5
The firm looks for second- or third-year students, preferably from the top 25% of their classes, who have participated in law review and similar activities.
Salary6
Firm location
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5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Charlotte (2007)
$130,000
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$2,000/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7
The firm offers a $5,000 salary advance, North Carolina State Bar application fee, one bar review course, an annual continuing education allowance, and miscellaneous dues. Other benefits include:
Bar Association Memberships
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
Prescription-Drug Card
Reimbursement Plans for Medical and Dependent Care
Long-/Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Care
Three Weeks Vacation Annually
Pre-Tax Payroll Deduction Available for Parking
Confidential Employee-Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Opportunities for 401(k) Deferrals
Referral Bonus Program
Adoption Benefit
Continuing Legal-Education
Payment of Privilege License and Bar Dues
On-Site Wellness Program
Areas of Practice8
Affirmative-Action Plan Compliance
Antitrust & Competition
Appellate
Commercial Litigation
Commitment to Diversity
Complex Commercial Contracts
Construction & Real Estate
Corporate
Corporate & Real Estate Finance
Corporate Relocations
Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy
Diversity Programs & Events
E-Business & the Internet
E-Discovery
Education
Electronic Discovery
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employer Services
Environmental
Finance
Financial-Services Litigation
Franchising
Government Relations
HMW Events for Women
Healthcare
Insurance
Intellectual Property & Technology
International Law
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Media
Mergers & Acquisitions
Motor Sports
Nonprofits
Private Equity & Mezzanine Finance
Private Placements
Products Liability
Public Finance
Real Estate
Regulatory & Investigations
Securities
Start-Up & Emerging-Growth Companies
Syndicated Finance
Tax Services
Trusts & Estates
Venture Capital
Industries
Banking/Financial Services
Government Relations
Insurance/Risk Management
Manufacturing
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Real Estate
Technology
Other Offices9
Firm Location
Address
Raleigh
2600 Two Hannover Square PO Box 27507 (27611) Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: 919-755-6600 Fax: 919-755-6699
Wilmington
300 North Third Street, Suite 400 PO Box 599 (28402) Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910-254-3800 Fax: 910- 254-3900
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