Giles Rhodenhiser
Associate
Giles spent significant time serving in the North Carolina judiciary before joining the firm. He has a unique perspective on how North Carolina courts may view policies and contracts that affect businesses in the state. His deep experience drafting and contributing to judicial opinions comes from working for four North Carolina judges, including Chief Judge Chris Dillon of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Judge Mark A. Davis of the North Carolina Business Court. Clients turn to Giles to navigate the courts and chart a successful course.
Giles advises clients on insurance coverage issues and first- and third-party claims. He litigates insurance coverage disputes when necessary. Giles is involved in all aspects of trial preparation. He drafts motions and briefs. He interviews and readies witnesses for trial.
Experience
- Obtained a favorable settlement for homeowners in a construction defect dispute.
- Represented intellectual property owners in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation trials.
- Obtained a settlement for the majority owner of a real estate investment company in a dispute with an minority investor before the North Carolina Business Court. The outcome helped the client recover substantial unrealized profits.
- Advised a middle-market accounting firm on employee exits and subpoena compliance as outside litigation counsel.
- Secured a settlement for the buyer of a food service business during an ownership dispute with the seller.