About Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is a North Carolina business law firm serving companies, government entities, nonprofit institutions, trade associations, and individuals. The firm advises clients on regional, national, and international matters involving transactions, disputes, regulatory issues, and business planning. Its work reflects a collaborative approach, practical judgment, and creative problem-solving for clients facing significant legal and operational challenges in competitive markets and demanding commercial environments statewide.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP has built a 128-year legacy through service to North Carolina’s businesses and communities. The firm maintains offices in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, giving clients access to experienced legal teams across the state. Its attorneys emphasize careful preparation, clear communication, and coordinated strategies that help clients address complex matters with confidence, efficiency, and long-term perspective in many industries and evolving business sectors statewide.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP handles matters involving corporate and business law, real estate, litigation, media, legislation, mergers and acquisitions, banking, corporate finance, employment and labor law, trusts and estates, and complex business litigation. The firm also advises on intellectual property, health care, environmental law, white-collar matters, bankruptcy, tax, antitrust, and government relations. Its broad practice supports sophisticated clients with focused legal guidance in complex legal matters efficiently.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP has earned recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Business North Carolina, and other respected legal guides. The firm’s attorneys and practice areas have been repeatedly ranked for professional excellence and strong client service. These honors reflect deep expertise, high standards, thorough preparation, and a continued commitment to successful outcomes for clients across North Carolina and beyond in business law matters.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Corporate
  • Advertising
  • Agribusiness
  • Alcoholic Beverage Law
  • Antitrust
  • Captive Insurance
  • Economic Development
  • Entity Formation
  • Franchise
  • Joint Ventures
  • Partnership
  • Hospitality
  • Insurance & Professional Services
  • Internal Investigations & Compliance
  • International & Cross Border
  • Manufacturing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Not-For-Profits
  • Privacy
  • Securities
  • Tax
  • Financial Services And Banking
Entertainment
  • Film & Television
  • Music
  • Utilities & Telecom
Environmental Law
  • Climate Resilience
  • Internal Investigations & Compliance
Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Powers Of Attorney
Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Condemnation
  • Construction & Development
  • Construction Litigation
  • Title Actions
  • Landlords And Tenants
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Foreclosures
Employment
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employment Litigation
  • Internal Investigations & Compliance
  • Union & Labor Issues
  • Whistle-Blower
  • Discrimination
  • Wage And Hour
White Collar Defense & Investigations
  • White-Collar Crime
  • Bank And Mortgage Fraud
  • Tax Offenses
  • Securities Fraud
  • Accounting Fraud
  • Healthcare Fraud And False Claims Act Matters
  • Paycheck Protection Program (Ppp) Fraud
  • Public Corruption And Bribery
  • Embezzlement And Money Laundering
  • Unfair And Deceptive Business Practices
  • Environmental Violations
  • Procurement And Government Contract Fraud
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Matters
  • Federal And State Felonies
Government
  • Government Relations & Public Policy
  • Regulatory & Administrative
Lawsuits And Disputes 
  • Litigation
  • Appellate
  • Class Action
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
Health Care
  • Health Care And Employment
  • Internal Investigations & Compliance
  • Privacy
Intellectual Property
  • Patent
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Trade Secret
  • Licensing
Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 7
  • Creditor's Rights
Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
Civil Rights And Diversity
  • Policies And Procedures
  • Hiring And Recruiting
  • Board Diversity
  • Mentoring And Sponsorship
  • Crisis Response

Fees

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Office locations for Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP - Charlotte

505 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP - Greensboro

230 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP - Raleigh

Wells Fargo Capitol Center, 150 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP - Wilmington

115 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401