Robert J. Lingle

Robert J. Lingle

also known as R. J. Lingle, Joe Lingle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor, Elder Law
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 85%

Extensive business and transactional experience; General Counsel to publicly-traded corporation - Business Formation, Contracts, Employment Law, Shareholder and LLC Agreements, Non-Competes, Sale Agreements, Mergers, Acquisitions, Financing, etc.

35 years

85%
Employment and Labor 10%

I represent individuals and companies for claims involving: Whistleblower laws, Discrimination, Wrongful Discharge, Sexual Harassment, Non-Competes, Retaliation, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, ADA, Severance, Executive Compensation, Wage and Hour

35 years

10%
Elder Law 5%

• Wills and estates • Trusts • Power of attorney • General Power of Attorney • Durable Power of Attorney • Healthcare Power of Attorney • Advance Directives and Living Wills • Personal Care Agreements • Family Settlements • Long-term Care Planning

25 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Robert J. Lingle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Posted by Michael | August 31, 2012 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

I recommend

Mr. Lingle's first representation for me involved a corporate equipment lease with officer guarantees. He not only resolved the dispute in our favor, he was able to render the lease null and void. Mr. Lingle has represented myself or one of my companies on an ongoing basis for almost 20 years. I... chose Mr. Lingle to represent me in a dispute with another family member which could have had a potentially untenable result. He resolved the dispute to everyone's satisfaction. My last legal and current representation involves a business dispute as to the ownership of an LLC with international members. I am following his advice as to this currently ongoing matter. I have complete confidence in his judgment.

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Robert J. Lingle's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Puryear

Business lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joe Lingle dedicates himself to his clients' needs and applies his superior legal mind to fulfilling them. Having worked along side Joe for many years, I can vouch without reservation not only for his superior knowledge of law and process but also for his consummate professionalism. There is no lawyer I would trust more than him to protect the interests of his client."

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H. Robinson

Business lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Joe for twenty five years and I have followed his career throughout that time. Joe and his partner, David Puryear, bring a rare combination of intellect, judgment, foresight, and calm tough-mindedness to the pursuit of their clients' interests. I highly recommend them."

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Jeffrey Smith

Business lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe personally and professionally for over 25 years. Like other exceptional lawyers, he has the ability to actively listen to his client, understand issues, and provide practical, tactical advice while still keeping his focus on his client's overall strategic goals."

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David Puryear

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Member, North Carolina Law Review

1990

Managing Editor, Academia - American Association of University Professors

Work Experience

1995 - 2022

Attorney, Member-Manager, Puryear and Lingle, PLLC

1991 - 1995

Attorney, Litigation Firm - Commercial Disputes, Employment Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Farr Assocs., Inc. v. Baskin, 138 N.C. App. 276; 530 S.E.2d 878

Appeals court upheld dsimissal of a consulting firm's action against a former employee for alleged breach of a non-compete

Smalley v. Streuli Sales, Inc., M.D.N.C., NO. 1:98CV01066

Court concluded that alleged continuous and frequent display of Confederate battle flag and noose in the workplace was sufficient to allow jury to find for plaintiff African-Americans in their hostile work environment claims.

Peterson v. Robertson, M.D.N.C. 6:95CV00450

Case remanded to state court after opposing party improperly removed action from state court to federal court

Jackson v. Kimel, No. 91-2396, (4th Cir. Court of Appeals), 992 F.2d 1318

Employee's state law tort claim against former supervisor was not preempted by the Labor Management Relations Act because resolution of the claim did not require interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement.

Baker Constr. Co. v. Phillips, 333 N.C. 441; 426 S.E.2d 679

N.C. Supreme court upheld Plaintiff contractor’s right to recover for all work performed

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Education

1991

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor With Honors

1988

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2021

National Business Institute

LLC Operating Agreements: Start to Finish-CLE Attended

2021

National Business Institute

Accounting 101 For Attorneys-CLE Attended

2021

Greensboro Bar Association

Greensboro Bar Meeting – 24th Judicial District

2020

Greensboro Bar Association

Greensboro Bar Meeting – 24th Judicial District

2013

Legal Planning for the Future

Estate Planning

2003

CLE

Protecting Business Interests - Non-compete Agreements and Their Enforcement, Protection of Trade Secrets

2003

CLE

Employment Practice Issues - Compensation Policies, Progressive Discipline Theory and Practice, Performance Evaluations

1998

Meeting

Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Publications

2003

Employment Law Issues Employment Practice Issues and Protecting Business Interests

1992

North Carolina Tort Law Business Torts

Languages

English

Activity

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