Player McLean, LLP - Fayetteville, NC

Formidable Business and Real Property Litigation in Fayetteville

For commercial enterprises, property owners, and professionals, legal disputes demand aggressive advocacy and deep strategic insight. Founded in 1996, Player McLean, LLP has built an enduring reputation as one of North Carolina's premier litigation and transactional law firms. Managing partner Lonnie M. Player, Jr. was born and raised in Fayetteville, where his family has maintained an active presence in commercial construction and real estate development for over seventy-five years. A cum laude graduate of Duke University who earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998, Attorney Player has served as President of the Cumberland County Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar Councilor, and a member of the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. Alongside partners James A. McLean, III, Anne Mayo Evans, and Jennifer L. Malone, the firm has achieved regional distinction, including recognition in Chambers USA for General Commercial Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite. When corporate leaders and property owners need to hire an attorney with courtroom strength and business acumen, this historic Haymount firm delivers decisive representation.

High-Stakes Business and Commercial Litigation

The firm represents clients in North Carolina Superior Courts, the North Carolina Business Court, and federal district courts across a broad range of corporate disputes:

• Shareholder and member disputes: Litigating internal business conflicts, LLC membership deadlocks, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate dissolutions.
• Breach of contract litigation: Enforcing commercial agreements, prosecuting unfair and deceptive trade practices under Chapter 93A, and resolving business torts.
• Commercial landlord representation: Protecting property owners in retail and industrial lease enforcement, summary ejectment proceedings, and rent recovery.

Land Condemnation, Real Property, and Construction Law

Drawing on decades of experience in the regional real estate and construction sectors, Player McLean, LLP protects property investments:

• Eminent domain and land condemnations: Defending commercial landowners, businesses, and homeowners in condemnation proceedings against the Department of Transportation and utility companies to maximize financial compensation.
• Real property litigation: Resolving disputed property titles, boundary encroachments, commercial easements, and partition proceedings.
• Construction law and litigation: Representing developers, general contractors, and suppliers in contract claims, mechanics lien enforcement, and defect disputes.

Creditors Rights and Commercial Collections

The firm represents national and regional lending institutions, credit unions, and business creditors in loan workouts, post-judgment asset executions, bank garnishments, and bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, and 13.

Corporate Governance, Transactions, and Estate Planning

In addition to courtroom litigation, the practice provides vital transactional support, including corporate formation, business sales and acquisitions, operating agreements, last wills, healthcare powers of attorney, and probate administration.

Consult with Player McLean, LLP on Hay Street

When commercial litigation, real estate transactions, or land condemnation challenges arise, having seasoned local counsel is critical. Conveniently located at 1019 Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Player McLean, LLP serves clients throughout the state. Contact the office by phone today to find a lawyer who will protect your financial bottom line and schedule a consultation.