Poyner Spruill LLP is proud to announce its continued recognition as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm earned rankings in eight practice areas, with eight attorneys receiving individual honors for their exceptional legal work.
This year, Poyner Spruill maintained its rankings across all previously recognized practice areas, demonstrating the firm’s consistency, depth of experience, and unwavering commitment to client service. The firm was ranked in the following categories:
- Banking & Finance (Band 5)
- Construction (Band 3)
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
- Healthcare (Band 3)
- Labor & Employment (Band 3)
- Litigation: General Commercial (Band 4)
- Real Estate (Band 4)
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
Client Feedback:
“Poyner’s attorneys are highly responsive and well-versed in this area of the law. They are able to analyze situations quickly and provide practical advice to address situations proactively.”
— Client feedback provided to Chambers USA (anonymous)
In addition to the firm-wide recognition, eight Poyner Spruill attorneys were individually ranked for their leadership and excellence in their respective fields:
- Brian Corbett (Banking & Finance, Band 4)
- Matt Bouchard (Construction, Band 2)
- Tate Ogburn (Construction, Band 3)
- Jesse St.Cyr (Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Band 2)
- Susie Gibbons (Labor & Employment, Band 3)
- Drew Erteschik (Litigation: General Commercial, Band 2)
- Stephanie Sanders (Real Estate, Band 4)
- Chad W. Essick (Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, Band 2)
Chambers and Partners conducts rigorous research, including client interviews and peer assessments, to evaluate law firms and attorneys on criteria such as legal knowledge, client service, commercial awareness, and professional conduct.
For more information about Poyner Spruill’s rankings, visit Chambers and Partners.
