Melinda is an associate with the firm, focusing on business and construction litigation, corporate formation and maintenance, and surety law. She joined the firm in 2006. Previously she spent three years at a mid-size Durham, NC firm, where she practiced medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury litigation. Personal COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Community Involvement Carolina Ballet […]
We have extensive experience with filing and/or defending lawsuits in state and federal courts. We can help you with anything from the simple breach of contract case between two parties, to the complex case between multiple parties that involves numerous claims, counterclaims, third party claims, and cross-claims. In addition to breach of contract, we routinely […]
Entity Formation & Maintenance Medical school, dental school and trade school prepare you to become a doctor, dentist, plumber, electrician, contractor, chef, restaurateur or fitness instructor. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily prepare you for the legal aspects of setting up and managing a business. At Ortiz & Doyle, we provide the sound, prudent legal guidance on […]
We have over 30 years of experience handling bonding and surety matters, and have focused an important part of our practice on it since our inception. We have long-standing relationships with county administrators, which helps us obtain results in a timely manner. Through the years, we have represented both large and small companies, national and local […]
Owners of shopping centers, apartment complexes, and office buildings often hire property managers to handle everything from construction and remodeling, to leasing and evictions, to fair housing requests, to disputes with tenants, vendors, utility companies or tax authorities. Ortiz & Doyle represents owners and property managers in all facets of their projects. GENERAL SERVICES INCLUDE: […]
Heather is a partner, focusing on complex commercial litigation, bonding and surety law, business and corporate law and construction law. She routinely advises national surety companies and local and international corporations on matters ranging from construction contract defaults to breaches of employment agreements, and from indemnity lawsuits to corporate fraud and embezzlement. Heather has extensive […]
Sean is a partner with the firm, concentrating his practice primarily on litigation of business, surety, construction, and commercial real estate disputes. He also routinely advises clients on compliance with state and federal fair housing and disability laws. Prior to law school, Sean worked for four years in the Institutional Trust Department of BB&T, a […]
Partner Michael Ortiz focuses primarily on the litigation of business, surety, construction, automotive and commercial real estate disputes. He also routinely manages litigation for clients with operations in several states. Michael is a certified mediator and arbitrator. Recent Work Successfully defended large coastal real estate developer against claims of fraud and unfair trade practices regarding […]
