A dynamic team of litigators and regulatory enforcement attorneys, consisting of partners William Mayberry, Jason Evans and Joshua Davey, has joined Troutman Sanders’ Business Litigation practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. The partners advise clients in high stakes commercial litigation, bank regulatory and government enforcement matters across the country. They previously practiced at McGuireWoods.
“Bill, Jason and Josh are recognized for their work in financial services litigation and complex regulatory matters and also have sought-after expertise in antitrust litigation, data privacy, and energy sector litigation,” said John West, chair of the firm’s Business Litigation department.
“We are delighted to grow our Charlotte office with the addition of these preeminent partners,” said Walter Fisher, managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office. “Their sophisticated legal work and collaborative approach make them ideal partners for the firm and our clients.”
The partners are the second trio to join Troutman Sanders’ Charlotte office since July, when three leading employee benefits-focused partners, Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield and Emily Zimmer, joined the firm.
Mayberry primarily handles banking and other commercial litigation, class actions and bank regulatory work, including enforcement actions and internal investigations. His work in commercial litigation includes antitrust cases, shareholder disputes, franchise disputes, software development disputes, construction litigation, intellectual property disputes and financial services litigation. His class action work includes consumer financial, antitrust and securities cases. He has substantial experience in crisis-related mortgage litigation including large cases and mass cases involving title insurance, repurchase demands and related issues.
“Troutman Sanders’ team-based approach and service culture align with our values, and we are looking forward to working with everyone in Charlotte and beyond,” Mayberry said.
Evans represents clients in complex litigation and class action disputes, with a significant focus on banking and financial services matters, energy litigation, antitrust litigation and compliance, software and technology disputes, and government enforcement and regulatory compliance matters. He has experience in an array of industries, including financial services, energy, chemical, food and beverage, manufacturing, automotive and retail.
“The firm has a highly respected financial services practice which is important to us and our clients,” Evans said. “We also appreciate Troutman Sanders’ strategic growth and direction.”
Davey represents clients in complex litigation, class action, and regulatory matters, including investigations and enforcement proceedings involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and state attorneys general. Davey’s experience spans a range of industries and includes financial services litigation, insurance disputes, trade secrets and intellectual property litigation, shareholder derivative suits, construction and government contracting disputes, media and First Amendment litigation, and appellate litigation.
“Troutman Sanders’ collaborative culture and service mindset appealed to us,” Davey said. “Our practices are complementary, and we believe our clients will benefit.”
Mayberry earned his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and his A.B. from Duke University. Evans earned his J.D. and bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a postgraduate law degree from the University of Oxford. Davey earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Northwest University.
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With a diverse practice mix, workforce and footprint, Troutman Sanders has cultivated its reputation for a higher commitment to client care for over 120 years. Ideally positioned to help clients across sectors realize their business goals, the firm’s 700 attorneys transact for growth, resolve mission-threatening disputes and navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges. See troutman.com for more information.
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