Nathaniel J. Pencook
Partner
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
Nate focuses his practice on complex business disputes, outside general counsel services, and employment law. He serves as a trusted advisor to clients in the most difficult and pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives, in matters ranging from complex business disputes, regulatory and fraud investigations, and contractual and business tort–based litigation. Nate also...
Nate focuses his practice on complex business disputes, outside general counsel services, and employment law. He serves as a trusted advisor to clients in the most difficult and pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives, in matters ranging from complex business disputes, regulatory and fraud investigations, and contractual and business tort–based litigation. Nate also handles election and political law matters ranging from campaign investigations to political litigation at all stages, including trial. He has experience representing clients in state and federal courts, including on appeal.
handles election and political law matters ranging from campaign investigations to political litigation at all stages, including trial. He has experience representing clients in state and federal courts, including on appeal.
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
high honors
(2017)
- North Carolina Issue Editor of North Carolina Law Review
- Campbell University, BA, Political Science, cum laude (2014)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Practice Areas
Industries
Media
Recognitions
- Chambers and Partners Employment Global Practice Guide, Contributor (2025)
- Business North Carolina "Legal Elite Young Gun" (2022); Litigation (2024)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Business Litigation (2022-2025)
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Law Section
- 2020 NCBA Leadership Academy
- Tenth Judicial District Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
Community
- Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network
Nate focuses his practice on complex business disputes, outside general counsel services, and employment law. He serves as a trusted advisor to clients in the most difficult and pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives, in matters ranging from complex business disputes, regulatory and fraud investigations, and contractual and business tort–based litigation. Nate also... handles election and political law matters ranging from campaign investigations to political litigation at all stages, including trial. He has experience representing clients in state and federal courts, including on appeal.
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
high honors
(2017)
- North Carolina Issue Editor of North Carolina Law Review
- Campbell University, BA, Political Science, cum laude (2014)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies
- Litigation
- Construction and Construction Transactions
- Employment & Labor
- Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
Industries
- Chambers and Partners Employment Global Practice Guide, Contributor (2025)
- Business North Carolina "Legal Elite Young Gun" (2022); Litigation (2024)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Business Litigation (2022-2025)
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Law Section
- 2020 NCBA Leadership Academy
- Tenth Judicial District Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network
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