Business and Corporate law- Business formation (corporations, limited liability companies, etc.); Management (employment matters, non-compete, etc.) and Governance (Board meetings, minutes, etc.). Also business sales, purchases and acquisitions, and mergers.Business Disputes and Litigation- Partners, LLC Members, and Shareholder dispute resolution (e.g., partnership & LLC dissolution, shareholder rights, etc.)Contracts- Drafting, Review, and Enforcement through negotiation, mediation, or litigation if necessary.Real estate law and litigation- Ownership, use, and disputes (e.g., boundary lines, access, etc.)Construction law and litigation- Representing owners, builders, contractors, subcontractors, and architects in preparing and enforcing agreements.Insurance contract and bad faith--claims against insurance companies for breach of contract or bad faith failure to cover.Administrative Law- Licensing and professional boards; appeals of decisionsGovernment law- Dealing with State and local governments, including Boards of Adjustment, Planning Boards, property taxation, etc.Specialties: There are no certified specialties in my areas of practice in North Carolina. I focus my practice in the areas of Business Law (business formation, management, and governance); Contract preparation and enforcement; and Dispute Resolution, including litigation, regarding business, contract, construction, and real estate disputes; Governmental law (e.g., Planning and Zoning; Board of Adjustment; State agencies); and Administrative Law (Professional and Licensing boards).