Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein is a business law firm founded in 1884, with approximately 300 attorneys working from eight offices. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the firm serves companies, local governments, and institutions across the Southeast - including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Washington, DC - and beyond, advising on transactions, regulatory matters and complex litigation.

The firm's practice spans corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, bankruptcy, environmental law, health care law, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters and complex litigation. Lawyers work across industry sectors including energy, financial services, government, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, banking and real estate.

Parker Poe combines local knowledge with national and international reach. Through its participation in the TerraLex network, the firm connects with counsel in approximately 130 countries, allowing it to support cross-border matters alongside its Southeastern base. The firm describes an emphasis on practical solutions and client service, and values collaboration and community engagement.