Biography
Kurt represents businesses, executives, and professionals in complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts, including the North Carolina Business Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court. His practice spans a wide range of commercial matters, with experience advising companies on issues involving breach of contract, fiduciary‑duty claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices, trade secrets, insurance coverage, and restrictive covenants. He also counsels clients through internal investigations and compliance matters, including those involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and has extensive experience managing multi‑party litigation and large‑scale e‑discovery.
In addition, Kurt advises employers on a broad spectrum of workplace issues and represents businesses in discrimination, retaliation, and other employment‑related claims. His employment practice includes matters arising under ADA, ADAA, FMLA, USERRA, ADEA, FLSA, REDA, OSHA, and Title VII, as well as guidance to senior leadership and HR teams on hiring, discipline, terminations, accommodations, and responses to administrative agency complaints.
Areas of Focus
+Litigation
- Regularly litigates fraud, business‑tort, and fiduciary‑duty claims before the North Carolina Business Court
- Advises businesses on internal investigations and compliance issues, including FCPA‑related matters
- Represented a corporate trustee and surety in defending bankruptcy‑related claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and antitrust issues
+Employment
- Counsels employers on matters including discrimination, leave, accommodation, and other workplace issues
- Responds to EEOC and state agency administrative complaints
Credentials
+Education
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D.
North Carolina University, B.A.
+Professional & Community Activities
North Carolina State Bar, Member
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Member
Greensboro Bar Association and 24ᵗʰ Judicial District Bar, Member
North Carolina State University Park Scholarship Regional Selection Committee
+Notable Accomplishments
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rated Attorney
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (Workers’ Compensation Law-Employers) 2020-2026
