About Jeffrey Southerland

Jeff Southerland is a seasoned litigator who represents clients ranging from publicly traded multi-national companies, to closely held businesses, and individuals in complex and critical matters throughout North Carolina and around the country.  In particular, Jeff regularly serves as lead counsel for clients throughout North Carolina’s state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court, and regularly appears in courts around the country when necessary to protect clients’ interests in other jurisdictions.

Outside of the courtroom, Jeff has extensive experience in counseling and representing clients through litigation avoidance efforts, arbitration, governmental investigations, and administrative proceedings.

Though Jeff is willing and prepared to take matters to trial – and has extensive experience doing so – he also recognizes that frequently, resolution is the most efficient, and best, business solution.  To that end, Jeff works with clients early in the dispute process to understand the potential costs and benefits of litigation, as compared with alternative dispute resolution, and has represented clients in successfully resolving hundreds of hotly-contested and complex matters prior to trial.

During law school at Wake Forest, Jeff was a recipient of both the Lonnie B. Williams and Marvin K. Blount Scholarships.