Marc Gustafson has been litigating for 20+ years. He focuses his practice on litigation, employment law, and mediation as a certified mediator.

Marc frequently advises clients on employment contracts, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure restrictions. He also counsels clients on a host of employment issues, including discrimination claims, charges of wrongful termination, FMLA leave, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and wage and hour law violations.

In the courtroom, Marc represents clients in state and federal courts in lawsuits involving non-competition, trade secrets, race, gender and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, wage and hour claims, and breach of employment contracts. Marc practices in the state, federal and appellate courts in North Carolina and Georgia and regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and the North Carolina Employment Security Commission.

Marc has represented shareholders, managers, executives, and corporations in matters involving breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, usurpation of corporate opportunities, breaches of contract, and fraud. Marc has also represented both employers and executives in internal investigations.

Marc sees his role as a counselor of law and works closely with his clients to develop a relationship that best represents their legal, financial, and personal interests.

Marc has had articles published in NC Lawyers Weekly, Deal Lawyers, and the Charlotte Observer. He has also been featured by the Charlotte Business Journal and the North Carolina Bar blog. Marc is a Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Super Lawyer and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated attorney.

Marc is also active in the community, having served as an Elder at First Presbyterian Church, the Chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar Labor and Employment Section and the Chair of the Public Art Commission He has also served on the board of the Arts and Science Council, the UNC Board of Visitors, the McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Common Grounds Farm Stand, the 24 Foundation, and the Spokes Group. Marc is an Eagle Scout.

Marc and his wife, Jane, have two young boys, Knox and William.

704.227.9837

mgustafson@belldavispitt.com