Poyner Spruill LLP is proud to announce its continued recognition as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm earned rankings in seven practice areas, and eight attorneys received individual recognitions.
This year, Poyner Spruill was ranked in the following categories:
- Banking & Finance (Band 5)
- Construction (Band 3)
- Healthcare (Band 4)
- Labor & Employment (Band 4)
- Litigation: General Commercial (Band 4)
- Real Estate (Band 4)
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
Client Feedback:
“Poyner Spruill is exceptional in its legal knowledge, responsiveness, and attention to detail.”— Client feedback provided to Chambers USA (anonymous)
“The team is really responsive and their subject matter expertise in their field is great.” — Client feedback provided to Chambers USA (anonymous)
“Poyner Spruill attorneys know the process, front to back, and they comprehensively take care of these processes.” — Client feedback provided to Chambers USA (anonymous)
Poyner Spruill attorneys Drew Erteschik and Chad Essick were recognized in Band 1 for their legal acumen, the improved ranking reflects their knowledge and high level of client service. In total, 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 1)
- Stephanie Sanders (Real Estate, Band 4)
- Chad W. Essick (Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, Band 1)
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.
