Commercial Litigation Matters

At DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall, we specialize in navigating the complexities of business and corporate litigation across North Carolina. Our seasoned litigators bring extensive experience to representing clients in state district courts, state superior courts, federal courts, and notably, the North Carolina Business Court. Understanding the intricacies of business law within these forums is our forte, ensuring your enterprise is well-protected against a myriad of legal disputes.

Navigating Corporate Disputes with Precision

Comprehensive Legal Strategies: Businesses encounter various risks, from contract disputes and debt collection to regulatory compliance issues. Our approach emphasizes the importance of clear, solid contracts to preempt litigation. However, when disputes arise, our trial-ready attorneys adeptly handle:

  • Complex litigation in the NC Business Court
  • Contract preparation, negotiation, and disputes
  • Creditor-Debtor conflicts
  • Licensing, regulatory, and administrative matters
  • First Amendment issues
  • Construction, partnership, franchise, and fiduciary duty disputes

Specialized Focus Areas

  • Contractual and Franchise Disagreements: Contractual disputes pose significant risks to a business's financial health and reputation. Our deep understanding of contract law aids in drafting and negotiating agreements designed to mitigate potential disputes. We also specialize in resolving franchise disagreements, focusing on the value and obligations outlined in franchise contracts.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: Many modern contracts mandate alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys excel in these areas, often achieving favorable outcomes through skilled negotiation and private arbitration.
  • Debtor-Creditor Rights: We represent both debtors and creditors in state, federal, and appellate courts, addressing complex insolvency proceedings and creditors' rights issues. Our guidance is tailored to secure or recover debts efficiently, whether secured or unsecured.
  • Construction Disputes: The construction industry is fraught with potential for disputes over contract performance, change orders, and construction defects. Whether you're a contractor or client, we're committed to resolving these disputes effectively.
  • Constitutional and Compliance Matters: Our expertise extends to First Amendment disputes and professional licensure issues, ensuring your business operations adhere to constitutional protections and regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Your Business Success

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall is dedicated to resolving your business disputes in the most cost-effective manner, utilizing arbitration, mediation, or litigation based on your unique situation. Our goal is to protect your investments and minimize operational disruptions, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Partner with DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

For a consultation and to explore how we can assist with your business or corporate litigation needs, contact us today. Our team is ready to protect your interests and navigate the legal landscape to secure the best possible outcome for your dispute.

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Long-time Sales Associate at Plumbing and HVAC Supply Company Receives Confidential Settlement as a Result of Medical Malpractice

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was in his yard filling a birdfeeder with birdseed when he fell and twisted his left leg in an awkward position. He immediately heard a crack and saw that his left ankle was turned in an awkward position. His wife called 911. EMS arrived and transported him to a…

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Part-Time Student and Restaurant Worker Attacked by Two Pit Bulls While Mowing Grass Receives $101,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation Including Separate Lawsuit Regarding Insurance Coverage

On a summer afternoon, Mr. Johnson’s client was mowing the lawn at the residence of a friend house in Raleigh. The property line running along the back of where he was mowing the lawn runs alongside and is adjacent to the back of the yard of a house which was being kept two Pit Bull…

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Estate of Elderly Mother of Three That Suffered Through Negligent Care at a Nursing Home Resulting in Death Receives Large Confidential Settlement

The deceased was a resident of a North Carolina nursing home. She had recently been sent to a local hospital for an unrelated illness and was recovering well from this prior illness. During this recovery period, she developed an ulcerous wound in and around her sacrum. The nursing home staff failed to timely detect the…

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Stroke Victim Resident of a Nursing Home that Was Raped by Co-Resident Receives Large Confidential Settlement

DeMent Askew’s client had suffered a stroke years ago. She could not speak as a result of the stroke, and she was also confined to a wheelchair. However, she was still very sharp mentally. She was residing in a nursing home because of her physical limitations. One day, a new resident appeared in the nursing…

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Nurse at Local Hospital Involved in Automobile Collision Receives $300,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving north on Capital Blvd., approaching the intersection with Wake Union Church Road. The Defendant was driving south on Capital Blvd in a large SUV owned by a local landscaping company. As our client approached the intersection, the traffic light for her direction of traffic was emitting a steady green light.…

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North Carolina Crime Lab Firearms Examiner Wins 9 Million Dollar Verdict in 3 ½ Week Long Libel Jury Trial Against the News and Observer

9 Million Dollar Verdict is Top Verdict in North Carolina for 2016 as Reported by Lawyers Weekly! Attorney: James Johnson, Dement Askew Date of Verdict: October 2016 In 2006, North Carolina expert firearms examiner Beth Desmond was asked to examine some bullet fragments and shell casings from a homicide crime scene. The incident occurred in…

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Man Moving from Georgia to West Virginia to be Closer to Family Hit by 18-Wheeler in North Carolina Receives $140,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving a Dodge pick-up truck northeasterly on the on-ramp for traffic exiting off of I-485 and onto I-77 north in Charlotte. He was in the process of moving from Georgia to West Virginia and was pulling a U-Haul trailer. He had a full load in the bed of his truck. One…

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Single Mother on Her Way to Work Hit by Pick-Up Truck Running a Red Light Receives $122,500.00 Settlement Just Before Trial

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was driving south on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh on her way to work. She was approaching the intersection with Centennial Parkway and was intending to travel straight through the intersection. At the same time, the Defendant was driving a large pick-up truck traveling in a northerly direction on…

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NC COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR JURY VERDICT AGAINST THE RALEIGH N&O

In a unanimous opinion filed on December 18, 2018, a three-judge Court of Appeals panel affirmed the $6.12 Million Dollar jury verdict Mr. Johnson and associate Chynna Smith won on behalf of their client, a former state firearms examiner, Beth Desmond, in her libel case against the Raleigh News & Observer and reporter Mandy Locke.…

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