Overview
For over three decades of practice, Ernie has represented both public and private companies in a wide range of transactions, including, most recently, the sale of a publicly held company to a foreign buyer and the purchase of the U.S. division of a Japanese-owned public company by a publicly held client.
Notable
Notable
- Best Lawyers in America, Charlotte International Trade and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2013, 2019
- Best Lawyers in America, International Trade and Finance Law, 2003-2025; Corporate Law, 2021-2025; Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2024-2025
- Martindale-Hubbell, North Carolina Top Rated Lawyer
- Business North Carolina Power 100 list, 2018-2019
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
- Member, Moore & Van Allen Diversity Committee
- Chairman, Moore & Van Allen Management Committee, 2003-2017
- Member, Davidson College, Board of Trustees, 2011-2018
- Member, Charlotte Executive Leadership Council, 2015-2017
- Chairman, McColl School of Business, Advisory Board, 2009-2010
- Chairman, Charlotte Latin School, Board of Trustees, 2009-2011
- Member, Charlotte Center City Partners, Board of Directors, 2007-2020, and Chairman, 2013-2014
- Chairman, Charlotte Heartwalk, 2006 and 2007
- Member, Teach for America, Charlotte Area Board of Directors, 2006-2010
- Appointed by three North Carolina Governors to four consecutive four-year terms on the North Carolina Medical Care Commission
News
News
Affiliations
Affiliations
- International Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
Education
J.D., College of William & Mary, 1983
A.B., Davidson College, 1980
Admissions
- North Carolina, 1983