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Alex Barrett

Partner
t: 919.783.2863

Alex focuses his practice on commercial litigation, handling a range of disputes including bank transactions, insurance issues, real estate matters, and antitrust issues.

Biography

Alex represents clients in complex business disputes in federal and state courts, including the North Carolina Business Court. His practice spans a broad range of commercial matters, with experience advising banks, service providers, real estate owners and tenants, manufacturers, and institutions of higher education.

Alex also counsels clients through internal and governmental investigations, including matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In addition, he handles executive employment issues and represents businesses in discrimination and other employment‑related claims.

Areas of Focus

+Litigation

  • Litigated complex business tort and fiduciary‑duty matters before the North Carolina Business Court
  • Advised financial institutions on restructuring and collateralizing multi‑million‑dollar credit facilities
  • Successfully navigated a regulatory enforcement matter before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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+Employment

  • Defended a major nonprofit organization in an employment discrimination case
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Credentials

+Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D.

Emory University, B.A. with honors

+Professional & Community Activities

Carolina Bank, Board of Directors and Chairman

Greensboro College, Board of Trustees

Maryland Attorney General’s Law Firm Advisory Council

North Carolina Bar Association, Member

South Carolina Bar, Member

+Notable Accomplishments

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (Employment Law)

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