Gary is a diverse trial lawyer whose litigation practice includes all forms of commercial and business disputes and product liability defense. He has tried to verdict in excess of 70 jury trials, including a wide variety of jury cases in state and federal courts in North Carolina and before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Gary regularly defends banking, development, and private institution clients in matters such as contract breaches, business disputes, fraud, and class action litigation of all types. He also represents manufacturers in products liability matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Gary practiced law in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law.
I like to win. I am a litigator after all. When I am not vigorously litigating, I like to run, play golf, and play tennis.
* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: www.bestlawyers.com; businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.
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