Michael T. Medford

into the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a Trial Lawyer Honorary Society. Awards & Recognition: Lead counsel for ten financial institutions in a lawsuit relating to claims in excess of $20 Million, and involving mortgage-backed securities and issues

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Lead counsel for an insurance carrier in coverage litigation with more than $138 Million at stake and involving issues relating to insurance coverage, bad faith claims, alleged securities law violations, fraud and breach of contract

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Lead counsel for the seller of a multi-million dollar business in a lawsuit by a disappointed bidder, involving allegations of breach of contract, enforceability of letter of intent, wrongful interference with contractual relations and other matters

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Lead counsel for a computer software company in a lawsuit by value-added reseller, alleging fraud, breach of contract, unfair trade practice, unlawful interference with contractual relations and other claims

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Lead counsel for regional insurance broker in complex litigation relating to alleged mismanagement of extensive portfolio of workers compensation claims, failure to procure insurance, procurement of inappropriate insurance and other alleged negligence and

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Lead counsel for a major department store in property tax appeals establishing principles governing valuation of department stores in large shopping malls

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Lead counsel for a real estate investment trust in a lawsuit arising from major acquisition of other corporations, properties and assets, and involving claims exceeding $10 million relating to alleged fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, wrongful interference

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Lead counsel for a real estate firm in a suit by 168 property owners relating to catastrophic failure of waste treatment system in a subdivision

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Represented commercial factor in dispute under Uniform Commercial Code about rights of factor and defenses of account debtors in connection with over $2.5 million in receivables

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Obtained summary judgment dismissing Truth in Lending and Unfair Trade Practice claims against Bank that purchased consumer loans

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Represented insurance professionals and insurance carriers in more than 300 lawsuits relating to insurance procurement, insurance interpretation and insurance claims with amounts in controversy ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $5 million

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Represented Fortune 500 companies in numerous employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuits. Member: Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Fellow: Litigation Counsel of America

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Development Committee (2009-10)

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Modest Means Access Committee (2007-10)

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Litigation Section Council, Pro Bono Chairman

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Professionalism Committee

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Lecturer and Course Planner for Continuing Education Seminars

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Federal Bar Advisory Counsel

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Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference

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