Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Greensboro, NC
Carruthers & Roth PA has been dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions for over 85 years. Our firm prioritizes understanding each client's unique needs, whether they require straightforward advice or innovative strategies for complex challenges. With expertise across business, commercial real estate, litigation, tax, and estate planning, we combine deep industry knowledge with a collaborative approach to achieve optimal outcomes. Our team of seasoned attorneys, recognized in Best Lawyers and affiliated with global networks like Legal Netlink Alliance, is committed to exceptional client service. We serve clients ranging from individuals and startups to national corporations, offering personalized support that aligns with their objectives.Our practice spans state and international borders, ensuring comprehensive legal assistance wherever needed. By fostering relationships with CPAs, investment advisors, and other professionals, we provide holistic solutions that address both legal and financial goals. Our track record in alternative dispute resolution and courtroom advocacy underscores our adaptability to client needs. Through continuous engagement with evolving legal landscapes, we maintain our reputation as a trusted advisor in both routine and high-stakes matters.
Services
Business Law
Commercial Real Estate
Litigation
Tax Planning
Estate Administration
Banking
Construction
Cybersecurity
Employment Compliance
Real Estate Development
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of experience in diverse legal practice areas.
- Our team includes Best Lawyers-recognized attorneys with specialized expertise.
- We provide global reach through our Legal Netlink Alliance membership.
- Our collaborative approach ensures tailored solutions for client objectives.
- We combine courtroom advocacy with alternative dispute resolution expertise.
Services
Business Law
Our Business Law practice advises clients on entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and operational compliance. We assist national corporations, startups, and family-owned businesses with contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, and tax planning. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel for business succession, restructuring, and dispute resolution, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance across state and federal jurisdictions.
Commercial Real Estate
The Commercial Real Estate team handles transactions, development, and financing for retail, office, and industrial properties. We represent lenders, developers, and contractors in acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and environmental compliance matters. Our experience spans nationwide projects, offering integrated solutions for title disputes, construction contracts, and real estate finance while collaborating with local counsel to ensure jurisdictional compliance.
Litigation
Our Litigation practice advocates for clients in complex disputes across state and federal courts. We handle commercial litigation, employment disputes, intellectual property defense, and professional liability cases. The team includes former law clerks with expertise in trial strategy and alternative dispute resolution, focusing on cost-effective outcomes through settlements or aggressive courtroom representation when necessary.
Estate Planning
The Estate Planning group designs strategies for asset protection, tax minimization, and generational wealth transfer. We create wills, trusts, and advance directives for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Our services include special needs planning, probate administration, and business succession strategies, working closely with financial advisors to ensure comprehensive wealth management solutions.
Banking
Our Banking practice structures complex commercial finance transactions, including asset-based lending, real estate finance, and mezzanine loans. Attorneys with fellowships in the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers advise on credit agreements, workouts, and regulatory compliance. We represent lenders and borrowers in restructuring, securitization, and litigation matters, ensuring transactions meet evolving financial industry standards.
People
Michael J. Allen
Director
Michael J. Allen specializes in business law and litigation, offering strategic counsel to corporations and entrepreneurs. With decades of experience, he focuses on dispute resolution and transactional matters, ensuring clients achieve their commercial objectives efficiently.
Nicholas J. Bakatsias
Director
Nicholas J. Bakatsias advises clients on corporate governance and compliance issues. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on minimizing legal risks while supporting business growth through tailored contractual frameworks.
J. Aaron Bennett
Director
J. Aaron Bennett concentrates on estate planning and tax law, helping families preserve wealth across generations. He designs trusts and succession plans that balance legal requirements with clients' personal and financial goals.
June L. Basden
Director
June L. Basden specializes in commercial real estate transactions, representing developers and lenders in complex property deals. Her expertise includes zoning regulations, environmental compliance, and financing structures for large-scale developments.
Christopher W. Genheimer
Director
Christopher W. Genheimer handles business litigation and employment law matters. He represents clients in disputes involving contracts, noncompete agreements, and regulatory compliance, emphasizing practical solutions that align with business operations.
Questions
What practice areas does Carruthers & Roth specialize in?
We focus on business law, commercial real estate, litigation, tax planning, estate administration, banking, construction, cybersecurity, employment compliance, and real estate development.
How does Carruthers & Roth approach client relationships?
We prioritize understanding client objectives to deliver tailored solutions, combining legal expertise with collaborative problem-solving for both individuals and corporations.
Does Carruthers & Roth handle international legal matters?
Through our Legal Netlink Alliance membership, we coordinate with law firms in 90+ countries to provide cross-border legal solutions for global clients.
What experience do your attorneys have in litigation?
Our litigators include former state and federal law clerks with extensive trial experience, as well as expertise in alternative dispute resolution across multiple industries.
How does the firm support business succession planning?
We create customized strategies for generational business transfers, addressing asset protection, tax implications, and family dynamics to ensure long-term organizational stability.
