Andrew Vining is an associate in Taylor English’s Real Estate Department. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Vining focuses his practice on commercial real estate and corporate matters. He also has experience representing creditors in bankruptcies, foreclosures, evictions, and real property litigation. Prior to joining Taylor English, Mr. Vining worked as a senior associate for a…
Nathan A. White is a partner in Taylor English’s Commercial Litigation Department and the Construction/Environment/Real Estate Litigation Practice Group. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. White focuses his practice on complex business litigation in North and South Carolina.Mr. White has tried more than 50 jury cases to verdict, including jury trials in both North and South…
Scott Tobin provides strategic legal and business advice to high-growth businesses and those who govern, manage and invest in them.Throughout his career, Mr. Tobin has held various corporate positions in addition to his law practice, including service as a senior executive, board member, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. His varied experience helps him to better manage…
Melissa (Missi) McMorries has extensive experience in a variety of corporate matters, both large and small. Her work in corporate governance and transactions, coupled with her trust and estate planning experience, position her to advise both closely held and family businesses in their day-to-day and long-range planning and needs.Ms. McMorries represents several manufacturing companies, technology…
As a former in-house counsel for a nationwide retailer, Ken Mallernee brings extensive practical and strategic business experience to the representation of his clients and a thorough understanding of the retail real estate industry. Mr. Mallernee also works with local restaurant operators and franchisees of national restaurant chains in the leasing, purchase and sale of…
Michael Johnston is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Mr. Johnston’s more than 25 years of practice is focused on patent prosecution. He counsels his clients on various intellectual property matters, including patent procurement, patentability, patent infringement, validity opinions and litigation.Mr. Johnston prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications primarily in the…
Ryan Arnold is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He focuses on commercial disputes including disputes related to construction and design professional companies.Mr. Arnold’s experience includes representing the client directly and representing the client on behalf of the insurance carrier, in all phases of litigation in North Carolina state and federal…
Deborah Ausburn is a member of Taylor English’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, where she focuses on advising and defending youth-serving organizations. Ms. Ausburn has spent more than 30 years as a social worker, foster parent, criminal prosecutor, and civil trial attorney. Her experience includes successful cases before the United States Supreme Court in constitutional…