News Archive

The MVA Lawyers of Color (LOC), led by Charlotte Bankruptcy Member Luis Lluberas, hosted a community event on October 11 in partnership with Leadership Charlotte titled “Social Distrust”. The MVA Lawyers of Color and Leadership Charlotte plan to continue the programming series, exploring topics that advance equality and bridge differences within our community. 

Charlotte Bankruptcy Member and Team Leader Zach Smith was named by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) as a recipient of the ABI’s inaugural “40 Under 40” award. 

Moore & Van Allen was listed as a “recommended” firm for litigation in North Carolina in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation. Additionally, Benchmark named 10 Charlotte Litigation attorneys “stars” based on client and peer recommendations.

Charlotte Corporate Member James Wyche took part in the Carolinas Directors Exchange event held on Tuesday, September 26 at Quail Hollow Country Club. Charlotte Corporate Associate Wade Sample also participated in the planning and preparation of the event.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC attorney Michael E. Zeller led the team representing Phenomenal Industries, Inc. in the development and launch of its Welding Training Center in Chambersburg, Pa. The facility’s grand opening is today. MVA has provided legal counsel to Phenomenal Industries since its inception, including its corporate and immigration matters.

Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce that 71 attorneys representing each of the Firm’s offices were listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC attorney Michael E. Zeller led the team representing Compact Power Equipment, Inc. in a definitive purchase agreement with The Home Depot® for $265 million in cash. The transaction closed on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. In addition to Michael E. Zeller, other MVA attorneys involved in the deal included Daniel L. Johnson, Jr., Arlene Hanks, Peter McGrath, Karin McGinnis, Nathaniel Smith and Michael Tarwater, Jr.

Charlotte Wealth and Estate Planning Member Chris Jones spoke at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Estate Planning and Probate Section Annual Meeting  in Kiawah Island, SC on July 28.

Charlotte Litigation Member John Fagg was elected as president of the Council for Children’s Rights (CFCR) Board of Directors. He will serve an 12-month term which began July 1, 2017. Fagg joined the CFCR Board in 2014.

The Privacy and Data Security Team hosted a seminar part of their 2017 series titled, “How to Talk to the FBI and Your IT Department about a Data Breach,” on May 24. The seminar kicked-off with Privacy and Data Security Member Karin McGinnis and Member Ben Fryer discussing how responding to a data breach requires clear communication with a web of internal and external groups.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has ranked seven firm practice groups and 24 firm attorneys in the 2017 edition of its legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Charlotte Litigation Member Mark Nebrig participated in a practitioner’s panel at the 5th Annual North Carolina Business Court CLE on May 19. The panel presentation discussed issues in business organization disputes.

Charlotte Real Estate Member Palmer McArthur moderated the General Counsel Forum at the Mecklenburg County Bar Center on April 25. Some of the Charlotte region's most prominent in-house legal leaders discussed current policy trends, technology’s impact on business, cost control and diversity.

MVA Sports Clients, Jadar Johnson and Nick Schuessler, signed 3-year contracts with NFL Teams. Johnson, a safety from Clemson, signed with the New York Giants and Schuessler, a quarterback from Clemson, signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

For the fifth year in a row, Moore & Van Allen earned the title of Large Firm division winner for the 2017 Legal Feeding Frenzy! The Frenzy was conducted from March 6-31, and brought in over 300,000 pounds of food to be distributed statewide in the effort to eradicate hunger.

Charlotte Litigation Member Ed O’Keefe presented at the Charlotte Economic Club's luncheon on April 19 at the Charlotte City Club. O'Keefe's presentation provided insight into where bank regulatory actions and lending is headed and the impact it will have on our economy such as lower new business starts, lower employment, slower recovery and greater income inequality.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that its client, 16-year-old Clarence (C.J.) Cummings, Jr., has earned a gold medal at the Youth World Weightlifting Championships, held in Bangkok. Cummings, a Beaufort, South Carolina native, broke his own Youth World Record in the Clean and Jerk setting it to 185kg and equaled the 322kg Youth World Record in the total.

Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce that 4 Firm attorneys were named to Super Lawyers’ 2017 list of top attorneys in South Carolina. 

Charlotte Public Affairs Associate Leslie Pedernales was a featured speaker once again at the South East Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ (SEATOA) 2017 Annual Broadband & PEG Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on March 27.

Charlotte Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Member David Eades will be presenting at the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute's (SBLI) forty-third annual seminar on bankruptcy law and rules on March 30 in Atlanta, GA. 

Charlotte Member Tony Lathrop was appointed to the Department of Transportation Board by Governor Roy Cooper. He will serve a four-year term.

MVA Global Services Member Steve Hader will join Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and 10 other delegates on a trip aimed at strengthening relationships and encouraging foreign investment. The 10-day trip begins Friday, and it marks the first time a Charlotte mayor has gone to China since Anthony Foxx went in 2011

Public Affairs Counsel Rob Smith participated in a panel discussion at the State House in Columbia during State Government Day for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville program. The panel explored the role of lobbying in the legislative process and highlighted ethical considerations, direct advocacy strategies, bill drafting, and grassroots engagement.

Charlotte Immigration Associate Amanda Franklin presented at the Charlotte Chamber’s Diversity Roundtable on February 23.

Charlotte Estate and Wealth Planning Member Chris Jones  spoke at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Business Law Section Annual Meeting  in Pinehurst, NC on February 17. The presentation entitled, “Tax and Non-Tax Considerations in Succession Planning for the Family Business," explored succession planning for family-owned businesses.

Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce that Litigation Member Valecia McDowell was named a 2017 recipient of the Julius L. Chambers Diversity Champion Award.

Charlotte Litigation Member Valecia McDowell was ranked on Super Lawyers lists of Top 25 Charlotte attorneys and Top 50 North Carolina women attorneys for 2017.

Charlotte Employment & Labor Member Paul Peralta presented at ACI's 29th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions on  January 26 in Miami, Florida. The presentation titled, "The New DOL Overtime and White Collar Exemption Regulations: They're Here, Now What?", discussed the new DOL overtime and white collar exemption regulations, ways to pay impacted staff going forward, DOL enforcement strategies and tips and best practices for compliance and risk avoidance.

Fall employment seminar focuses on avoiding common wage and hour pitfalls, preparing for a collective action lawsuit and managing electronic records.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC General Counsel Caroline Hubbell Yingling has been recognized with the 2016 Charlotte ATHENA Leadership Award based on her professional achievements and dedication to the community. Yingling was formally announced as the winner in the Corporate category at the Sixth Annual Charlotte ATHENA Leadership Awards® event on November 10 at the Mint Museum Uptown.

Charlotte Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring member Zach Smith will speak at the ABI Caribbean Insolvency Symposium on February 11, 2017 in Grand Cayman.  As a member of the Symposium’s Advisory Board, Smith will participate in a panel discussion regarding the Puerto Rico financial crisis and the federal oversight board created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).  The panel, moderated by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Enrique S. Lamoutte of the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico, will examine PROMESA and the major challenges faced by the oversight board in addressing Puerto Rico’s economic crisis.