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"Active in all aspects of dispute resolution tailored to the forum best suited to each individual case, our lawyers are as comfortable in the courtroom as they are in alternative forums."

Allen L. West

Biography


Mr. West has a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice, with an emphasis on construction law and bankruptcy. His litigation experience includes arbitrations, jury and bench trials, dispositive motions, injunctions and appeals in North and South Carolina state courts, Federal District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. West regularly provides advice to individuals and businesses on commercial matters such as contract negotiation and drafting, and works with all entities in the construction arena including design professionals, contractors, owners and sureties.
 


  • Areas of Practice

    • General Civil, Business and Commercial Litigation
    • Bankruptcy
    • Works with all entities involved in the construction arena including owners, design professionals, contractors and sureties to provide counsel throughout the construction process, including contract drafting and negotiation.
    • Admitted to practice before the Federal District Courts of North Carolina and South Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

     

  • Education & Experience

    • University of South Carolina, B.A. Broadcast Journalism (1991)
    • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. (1998)
    • Order of the Wig & Robe
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • South Carolina Law Review, Publications Editor
       

     

  • Past Representation

    • Contractors and subcontractors in construction defect claims involving moisture intrusion, mold, structural, and other issues in both North and South Carolina.
    • Architects, structural engineers, surveyors and geotechnical engineers in a variety of cases involving everything from industrial accidents to residential design defect claims
    • Residential and commercial owners in a variety design and construction defect claims
    • Various municipalities and contractors involving bid challenges and procurement disputes

  • Awards & Honors

    • Frequent lecturer on various construction related topics including lien law, construction contracts, claims avoidance, public contracting issues and the North Carolina False Claims Act.
    • Guest lecturer at UNC Charlotte School of Architecture

  • Community Involvement

    • North Carolina State Bar

     

    • South Carolina State Bar

     

    • North Carolina Bar Association (Litigation and Construction Sections)

     

    • South Carolina Bar Association

     

    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association

     

    • American Bar Association (Litigation and Construction Sections)

     

    • William H. Bobbitt American Inn of Court

     

    • United States Marine Corps (1982-1986)

     

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