Construction News

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 12 Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® Lists
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 24, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®.

North Carolina Attorneys Honored as “Legal Elite”
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 9, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” list for 2012.

Nexsen Pruet Earns Most First Tier Rankings in South Carolina and Charleston
November 1, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. With 47, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina. And with 13, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in Charleston.

Eight Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2012
Charleston, Columbia, Greensboro    October 11, 2011

Legal publication The Best Lawyers in America ® has named eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys to its list of the “2012 Lawyers of the Year.” They are Cherie Blackburn, Henry Brown, Mark Knight, Susi McWilliams, Rick Mendoza, Ed Menzie, David Senter and Mary Shahid.

(Podcast) "ASA and ASA of the Carolinas' Legal Victory on Lien Rights in North Carolina: What It Means for Subcontractors"
Eric Biesecker    Greensboro    September 7, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Eric Biesecker discusses a North Carolina Court of Appeals decision that helps "preserve the value of subcontractors' mechanic’s liens."

Construction Attorneys Help ASA and ASA of the Carolinas in Defending Lien Rights
ASA Today: The Weekly National News Bulletin for ASA Members Only    July 22, 2011

The North Carolina Court of Appeals just reversed a significant North Carolina Business Court decision that misinterpreted the scope of common interim lien waiver language.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Sixteen Named to 2011 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    March 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been listed in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in firm’s Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices.

Biesecker Named to Subcontractor Leadership Post
Greensboro    March 21, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that attorney Eric Biesecker is the 2011 Chair-Elect of the national Attorney's Council of the American Subcontractors Association.

"S.C. court ruling leaves contractors on the hook for negligence"
Ashley Fletcher Frampton    Charleston Regional Business Journal    February 23, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Neil Robinson shares insight into the potential impact of a recent S.C. Supreme Court ruling and efforts that are underway to convince the Legislature to address the issue.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Raleigh Office; John Mabe Joins Construction Group
Raleigh    February 21, 2011

He represents developers, owners, financers, design professionals, general contractors and subcontractors. He also litigates, mediates and arbitrates real estate and commercial matters.

Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 24, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that nine attorneys from the firm’s Greensboro and Charlotte offices have been named to the 2011 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Two attorneys are named as North Carolina “Rising Stars.”

North Carolina Attorneys Named to “Legal Elite” List
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 4, 2011

Harper Heckman and David Senter made the list in the Construction law category. Ben Kahn made the list for Bankruptcy law and Grainger Pierce is listed in the Employment law category.

"ASA and ASA of the Carolinas Tell North Carolina Court of Appeals: Lien Waivers Don’t Waive Lien Laws"
November 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorneys Eric Biesecker, Richard Wilson, and David Luzum filed an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, brief for the American Subcontractors Association and ASA of the Carolinas in the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 28, 2010. The case was Wachovia Bank v. Superior Construction, involving the effect of interim lien waivers on the relation back of lien rights. “The protections afforded contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers through mechanics’ and laborers’ liens are essential to the survival of the construction industry,” according to the brief.

David Luzum Joins Greensboro Office; Expands Firm’s Construction Practice
Greensboro    October 12, 2010

He will expand what is already one of the largest construction practices in the Southeastern United States.

Nexsen Pruet Earns 37 First-Tier Rankings From U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Greensboro    U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers    September 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce the firm has earned thirty-seven first-tier rankings in the inaugural edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm also earned seven second and third tier rankings.

Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach    August 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.

"Up close: David Senter"
Greensboro    The Triad Business Journal    June 25, 2010

The June 25th, 2010 edition of The Triad Business Journal profiles David Senter, managing partner of Nexsen Pruet's Greensboro office.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 1, 2010

Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Charlotte and Greensboro Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
January 28, 2010

Nine attorneys from the Charlotte and Greensboro offices of Nexsen Pruet have been named to the 2010 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Four more attorneys are named as “North Carolina Rising Stars.”

Two Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Top “Legal Elite” List; Five Recognized By Business North Carolina Magazine
Charlotte, Greensboro    Business North Carolina    2010

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been listed in Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite.” The listings appear in magazine’s January 2010 issue.

"Subcontractors get squeezed"
The Charlotte Observer    September 16, 2009

Nexsen Pruet construction attorney Jack Taylor is quoted in a article in a Charlotte Observer article entitled "Subcontractors get squeezed."

"Some relief for rotten problem"
"Settlement to help homeowners replace house trim that's quickly deteriorating"
Charleston    The Post and Courier    September 16, 2009

Charleston's The Post and Courier reports on a class action settlement that allows Charleston County property owners to get money to replace rotting trim boards.

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    July 31, 2009

Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Tom Johnson Accredited in Green Building Practices
Raleigh    June 30, 2009

Nexsen Pruet announced today that attorney Tom Johnson is now a LEED Accredited Professional.

Greg Higgins Named as "Top Leader Under 40"
Triad Business Journal    February 27, 2009

The Triad Business Journal names Greg Higgins one of the "Top 40 Leaders Under 40."

Nexsen Pruet Creates Stimulus Response Team to Help Clients Navigate the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 20, 2009

Nexsen Pruet has created a strategic response team to help guide clients who want to secure funds through the new economic stimulus appropriation called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Ten Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named as "Legal Elite"
North Carolina    Business North Carolina    December 23, 2008

Ten Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named in Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite.”

Three Attorneys join Nexsen Pruet
Greensboro    October 7, 2008

Greensboro, NC – Nexsen Pruet, LLC announced today that Elizabeth Brantley, Andrew Howle, and Jeff Reichard have joined the law firm as associates.

Experienced Construction Lawyer Joins Nexsen Pruet
July 2, 2008

18 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
April 14, 2008

Helping Out: Legal Aid Honors Lawyers for Pro-Bono Work
Winston-Salem Journal    March 11, 2008

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
January 25, 2008

Seven Attorneys Named Among N.C.’s “Legal Elite”
January 7, 2008

38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
September 2007

Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Eric Biesecker Named Counsel for Triad Chapter of Carolinas Subcontractor's Association
March 7, 2007

Eric H. Biesecker, a Member (partner) in the Greensboro office of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, has been appointed counsel of the Triad chapter of the American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas (ASAC).

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
February 5, 2007

6 Attorneys Named Among NC's "Legal Elite"
January 2007

Business North Carolina magazine has named six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier’s Greensboro office to its “Legal Elite” listing, an honor bestowed by the publication on less than 5 percent of the state’s lawyers.

32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
September 11, 2006

Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

John Sperati Joins Nexsen Pruet's Construction Group
May 16, 2006

John M. Sperati, an attorney with a strong background in construction matters, has joined Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC as an associate in the firm’s Greensboro office.

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
February 14, 2006

Business North Carolina magazine has named Six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier to its list of the profession's "Legal Elite," an honor bestowed by the publication on just 3 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Six Nexsen Pruet Lawyers Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
January 23, 2006

Six attorneys in the Greensboro office of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC have been named among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers" in a Law & Politics publication survey.

5 Lawyers Named Among "Legal Elite" in Business North Carolina Survey
January 10, 2005

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the 2005 "Legal Elite" in a survey by North Carolina Business magazine.

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized For Excellence; Three Practices Areas Rated No. 1
April 23, 2004

Six Nexsen Pruet attorneys named among the top legal practitioners in their fields in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers. Nexsen Pruet also ranked No. 1 in three practice areas.

Seminar for Public Charities in South Carolina
June 22, 1999

A one day seminar designed for officers, trustees, directors, accountants, attorneys and executive officers of Section 501(c)(3) Public Charities,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on July, 30 in Columbia, SC.