Three Troutman Pepper Attorneys Recognized as ‘Legal Elite’ by Business North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Troutman Pepper partners Jason Evans, Paul Steffens and Christopher Browning Jr. have been named to Business North Carolina’s “2021 Legal Elite,” which recognizes attorneys across 15 areas of law based on peer nominations.
Evans is a partner in the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group and was recognized for his ability to help clients navigate high-stakes litigation and government investigations across numerous industries, including financial services, energy, chemical, food and beverage, manufacturing, automotive, and retail. Evans has handled disputes in trial and appellate courts throughout the country.
Partner Paul Steffens is recognized for his corporate law practice, which covers a variety of different industries, including real estate, investment management, manufacturing, distribution, business services and information technology. Clients rely upon Steffens to represent their interests in a variety of corporate transactions, joint ventures, securities offerings and other strategic matters. He also advises clients on corporate governance, disputes among business principals and ownership succession.
Partner Christopher Browning Jr. is a highly experienced litigator and is recognized for his strong background in appellate law, complex commercial litigation, business torts, environmental disputes and governmental relations. Browning served as the first Solicitor General for the State of North Carolina, has argued multiple times before the U.S. Supreme Court and is among the first attorneys certified as an appellate practice specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
The “2021 Legal Elite” recognizes less than 4% of all active attorneys in the state of North Carolina. The full list of Legal Elite, including those recognized in the Hall of Fame and the list of up-and-coming “Young Guns,” will be featured in a special section of Business North Carolina.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm known for its higher commitment to client care. With more than 1,200 attorneys in 23 U.S. cities, the firm partners with clients across every industry sector to help them achieve their business goals. Read more about the firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices at troutman.com.