David Pardue

Businesses and local governments turn to Parker Poe to structure transactions, navigate regulations, and resolve disputes. Founded in 1884, the Southeast business law firm today has approximately 300 attorneys across offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, DC. Our long-standing client relationships give us particular depth in the education, energy, financial services, government, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, sports and entertainment, and technology industries. Our investment in understanding clients' businesses and industries informs our strategic counsel on the opportunities and challenges they face. Client Service Independent research identifies Parker Poe as a leader in client service and experience. For over a decade, we have been consistently named to the BTI Client Service A-Team, the gold standard used by corporate counsel to measure client service. Tailoring our service to each client, deeply understanding their business, and collaborating seamlessly as one team are hallmarks of The Parker Poe Way. Delivering Value Our client-centric approach focuses on outcomes and value as defined by our clients. Independent surveys by financial, accounting, and research organizations rate Parker Poe among the top law firms for high-value, quality service. Civic Engagement Community service is ingrained in our culture. Our lawyers have served as mayors, city attorneys, state legislators, and state Supreme Court justices, as well as board members for universities and schools. They have been elected as presidents of the state bar and state and local bar associations. Firm members are also deeply engaged in charitable and arts organizations, reflecting our commitment to a better future for our clients, our community, and each other.