David S. Melin | Attorney
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About David
Practice Description:
Dave brings substantial experience to his clients in the area of complex commercial disputes. That experience includes non-compete agreements, trade secrets, real estate and construction-related matters, business disputes involving closely held companies, equipment lease disputes, unfair trade practices, and executive-level employment and compensation issues.
Representative Matters:
Dave has successfully represented clients in diverse businesses such as construction material and chemical manufacturing; commercial equipment leasing; lending and financial services; commercial and residential property owners; contractors, landlords and tenants; commercial property managers; and insurance agents and agencies. Dave has also successfully represented several clients in litigation matters in which his corporate client’s future revenues were dependent upon obtaining a favorable outcome.
Successfully represented a shipping/marine group vessel remarketing agent sued for breach of contract relating to an oil tanker charter dispute; favorable jury verdict was obtained in a week-long jury trial in federal district court, plaintiffs’ claims were denied, and client was awarded monetary damages.
Successfully prosecuted motions for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of a countertop manufacturer against a former employee that misappropriated company property and proprietary corporate data.
Successfully prosecuted motions for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of a chemical manufacturer against a former employee that was interfering with customer relationships.
Successfully defended an environmental services/waste management company against a motion for a temporary restraining order sought by a direct competitor in a case involving employee confidentiality agreements and alleged misappropriation of trade secrets.
Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a publicly traded company involving the breach of lease agreement in a case against a regional shopping mall.
Representation of insurance agents and agencies involving non-compete agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets claim.
Representation of office furniture leasing company in recovery of leased equipment.
Representation of a steel fabricator involving payment bond claims on state and federal construction projects.
Special counsel to a receivership estate involving the wind down and liquidation of a company with over one hundred interested parties.
Served as local counsel for the Creditors Committee in preference actions involving a large construction conglomerate in its Chapter 11 liquidation.
Publications:
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Recent Decisions Mean Business, Notes Bearing Interest Publication by NC Bar Association, January, 2001.
Receivership Offers Many Benefits, Charlotte Business Journal, Business of Law Special Edition, April, 2008.
Education
University of Wisconsin B.A.
Rayburn Cooper & Durham PA Highlights
Corporate, Contract, Merger & Acquisition, Business Organization, Business
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