Jerry Meek, Business and Tax Lawyer

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Representative Experience

8C6A0091The breadth and depth of Jerry Meek’s experience includes:

  • Representation of dealers and distributors in disputes with manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Representation of a Swiss corporation in an international dispute over the termination of the corporation’s United States value-added reseller.
  • Representation of a trust in connection with issues arising out of a potential federal tax lien against trust assets.
  • Representation of a corporation in a breach of contract action against Franklin County, North Carolina, resulting in a $1.5 million settlement in favor of the corporation.
  • Representation of taxpayers in IRS audits, IRS administrative appeals, and before the U.S. Tax Court.
  • Representation of a regional lender in a fidelity bond coverage dispute.
  • Representation of a regional franchisor in a dispute with multiple franchisees.
  • Representation of multiple franchisees in disputes with their franchisors.
  • Assisting clients in the drafting of distribution agreements, employment agreements, stock purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, teaming agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, consulting agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
  • Representation of multiple clients in international contract claims against U.S. corporations and citizens.
  • Prosecution of a client’s claim for breach of an agreement for the sale of a franchisee’s assets.
  • Representation of a corporation in a stock redemption dispute, including allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Representation of a U.S. distributor in the drafting and negotiation of an international distribution agreement with its Indian supplier.
  • Advising and assisting clients in connection with the successful completion of Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.
  • Representing both employers and employees in wrongful termination and employment discrimination claims.
  • Assisting foreign corporations and individuals with tax compliance in the U.S.
  • Representation of clients, including multiple restaurant and bar owners, in connection with the sale or acquisition of their businesses.
  • Representation of commercial tenants against claims for breach of lease agreements.
  • Successful defense of a restaurant owner against an investor’s fraud and breach of contract claims.
  • Advising foreign corporations on legal and tax issues relating to their U.S. subsidiaries.
  • Representation of a global manufacturer and distributor in connection with alleged trademark infringement.
  • Representation of a lender in a civil RICO action and in separate actions against closing attorneys and appraisers, to recover losses suffered in a mortgage fraud scheme.
  • Representation of multiple former employees in connection with attempted enforcement of non-competition agreements.
  • Assisting multiple clients in connection with the registration and maintenance of trademarks, including the appeal of trademark office actions.
  • Advising a growing foreign technology company with international tax planning and structuring.
  • Advising corporations on state and local sales and use tax issues and litigation of those issues.
  • Representing taxpayers and third-parties in connection with trust fund recovery claims.
  • Representation of multiple clients in commercial lease negotiations.

Why Jerry Meek?

  • A practical problem solver who has helped businesses around the world meet the challenges of an increasingly complex legal and tax environment
  • A genuine commitment to offering legal services that exceed your expectations for a fair and reasonable fee
  • A lawyer with both impeccable academic credentials and real-world business experience
  • A seasoned litigator with a proven track record in the courtroom, with judgments in favor of clients as high as $45 million
  • The versatility to offer exceptional service across a comprehensive array of business needs
  • The unique insight that comes from representing business clients from Texas and New York to England and Wales
  • A passion to understand your business goals and to find smart, innovative ways to achieve them.

US-UK Legal Services

As a lawyer dually qualified both in several US States and in England and Wales, Jerry is distinctively situated to assist US companies doing business in the UK and UK companies doing business in the … Read More

Distribution Law

Companies that produce, distribute, or sell goods or services have unique needs that only a lawyer with experience representing such market participants can provide. The law that governs the supply, distribution, and sale of goods and services, … Read More

About Jerry

Jerry Meek has more than 21 years of experience in the law. He has represented clients in 18 states, providing outstanding service and excellent results in substantial and complex legal matters.  Jerry is licensed to practice law in North … Read More

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