News Archive

MVA Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Member Hillary Crabtree currently serves as a co-chair for the 43rd Annual Bankruptcy Institute live webcast being held on December 10.

MVA Litigation Member Paul Peralta participated in a virtual panel discussion in support of the University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Jacquez - de Varona Legal Fellowship (Fellowship) on October 14.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as a “recommended” firm for both dispute resolution and employment in North Carolina in the latest editions of Benchmark Litigation. 

Employers across the country continue to face unique and unprecedented challenges in responding to workforce issues in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

MVA has been recognized as one of the recipients of the PBI 2020 Corporate Pro Bono Award for the firm’s participation within the Charlotte Triage program at the annual Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership Annual Anniversary Event which was held October 1. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that it served as counsel for the implementation of a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transaction at AME Consulting Engineers, PC.

MVA Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Counsel Reid Dyer has been named as a member of the 2020 J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) represented 3A Composites USA Inc., a subsidiary Schweiter Technologies AG (SWX: SWTQ), in the acquisition of the foam board business of Newell Brands Inc. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that the Charlotte Business Journal has recognized Gabriel L. Mathless, an associate on the firm’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring team, among its “40 Under 40” for 2020.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC successfully represented The Shem Creek Development Group in its lawsuit against the Town of Mount Pleasant which has been ordered to pay more than $2.6 million, plus legal costs for backing out of a 2013 parking license agreement they made to help pay for the Shem Creek Parking Garage.

August 19 marked the effective date and successful conclusion of the chapter 11 cases of a collection of restaurant debtors (the “Debtors”) represented by MVA’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Charleston Corporate Associate Jessica Simpson has been selected for inclusion to the Charleston Metro Chambers of Commerce’s incoming Leadership Charleston Class of 2021.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that 93 firm attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Additionally, five attorneys were selected for Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions. Twenty-five attorneys were recognized among “Ones to Watch.”

Charlotte Litigation Member Tony Lathrop was reappointed to the Department of Transportation Board by Governor Roy Cooper as of August 12. He will serve a four-year term.

Moore & Van Allen has again been ranked as a top legal adviser on syndicated loans. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Charleston Business Magazine recognized three of the firm’s attorneys in its 2020 Legal Elite feature. Honorees will be acknowledged in the publication’s August issue.

Charlotte Intellectual Property Member Todd Taylor served as a presenter for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) CLE webinar titled, “Enforcing Unilateral Contract Amendments” which was held on August 5th. 

Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce that Charlotte Litigation members Frank E. Schall and Christopher D. Tomlinson have again been recognized as leading U.S. litigation attorneys on Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List.”

Moore & Van Allen was recognized for its work advising the senior management team of Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. in the sale of Yellowstone CIVC Partners to Harvest Partners and the reinvestment in the surviving company.

Moore & Van Allen commits to bringing awareness today, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - during the year in which the United Nations is focusing on championing human trafficking first responders. 

Moore & Van Allen’s Firm Chairman Tom Mitchell was quoted regarding MVA’s Summer Associates Program in the NC Lawyers Weekly article titled, “Firms choosing different paths for summer law programs” published July 15.

Moore & Van Allen’s Firm Chairman Tom Mitchell was quoted regarding MVA’s Summer Associates Program in the NC Lawyers Weekly article titled, “Firms choosing different paths for summer law programs” published July 15.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm’s Human Trafficking Pro Bono Project has become a signatory survivor support partner for the Liechtenstein Initiative’s Survivor Inclusion Initiative, housed at the United Nations University in New York.

Charlotte Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Member and Team Leader Zach Smith has served as a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) Diversity & Inclusion Committee for the last year. 

Charlotte Estate and Wealth Planning Member Chris Jones has been ranked Band 2 by Chambers High Net Worth for Private Wealth Law. Chambers HNW ranks the top lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Law360 has recognized Nader S. Raja, a member of the firm’s Litigation group, among its 2020 Rising Stars for Compliance.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) is one of over 125 law firms that have joined the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) as of June 23. 

Moore & Van Allen has once again been recognized in the ninth edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, a unique guide that identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. 

Charlotte Bankruptcy & Restructuring Member and Team Leader Zach Smith was invited as a guest speaker for the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) podcast, “Examining Supreme Court Decision on Puerto Rico Oversight and Management Board - Ep. 238” which aired on June 15.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Mary Katherine Stukes has joined the Firm’s Litigation Group. Stukes joined the Firm as a Member and will serve as the Co-Head of the Firm’s Environmental Practice. 

MVA firm Chairman Tom Mitchell has been quoted in a May 29 Mecklenburg County press release regarding the County’s toolkit designed to help a variety of area businesses reopen safely as the community moves through the Governor’s Stay Safer at Home Order Phase Two. 

Congratulations to the following 21 Moore & Van Allen attorneys who have completed 50 or more hours of pro bono legal services in 2019 and are members of the 2019 NC Pro Bono Honor Society.

Charlotte Estate ＆ Wealth Planning Associate Caitlin Horne presented at the ABA 32nd Annual RPTE National CLE Conference, The Virtual Experience 2020 on May 14. 

Moore & Van Allen was named one of North Carolina’s leading intellectual property firms in Managing Intellectual Property’s edition of IP Stars, a legal directory that provides state-by-state analysis of the nation’s IP market.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that two Charleston office members have been selected to the 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. 

Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has ranked eight firm practice groups and 26 firm attorneys in the 2020 edition of its legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business released on April 23.

Charlotte Immigration Member Amanda Franklin was quoted in the Hotel News Now article titled, “Pandemic cuts into seasonal hotels’ limited time” which was published on April 17.

Moore & Van Allen has ranked in the number one spot for largest law firms in North Carolina by the Triad Business Journal’s “Top of the List: N.C. Law Firms” list. 

Charlotte Privacy & Data Security Counsel Leslie Pedernales was quoted in the Law360 article titled, “Lawsuit Debate Again Derails Wash. State Privacy Legislation” which was published on March 13.

Moore & Van Allen faces the current challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak in solidarity with you - our clients and our communities. MVA lawyers, professionals and staff are here to support you during this time and remain committed to your success and well-being. 

COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Travel Ban - European Schengen Region On March 11, 2020, by Presidential Proclamation, President Trump ordered the suspension of travel to the U.S. from the Schengen region. 

Charlotte Corporate Member and former MVA Chairman Ernie Reigel has been named a board of directors member for the Truist Foundation.  

Charlotte White Collar, Regulatory Defense and Investigations Member Valecia McDowell and Financial Regulatory Advice and Response Member Ed O'Keefe will both serve as speakers at the SIFMA C&L Annual Seminar which takes place March 15-18 in Orlando, FL. McDowell will serve as a panelist for the session titled "Litigating with Current Employees: Risks, Strategies and Best Practices." O'Keefe joins as a panelist for the session titled "Digital Services Platforms: Compliance & Legal Challenges."

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that environmental attorney and litigator Lesley A. Firestone has been selected as one of Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2020 Forty Under 40 winners. 

MVA’s Young Professionals group hosted Charlotte Center City Partners President and CEO, Michael Smith for a seminar luncheon on February 12. 

MVA Intellectual Property Members Arlene Hanks, and Mark Wilson received World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) recognition.=

Moore & Van Allen once again tops the most recent Charlotte Business Journal’s annual “Charlotte's Largest Law Firms" list, with 293 attorneys in its Charlotte office.

Research Triangle Public Affairs Counsel Canaan Huie participated in a panel discussion for a course on Legislative Advocacy at UNC School of Law on February 13 .

The MVA Human Trafficking Pro Bono Project had a busy month raising awareness by training hundreds of professionals and onboarding a dozen new client matters.