About Michaela C. Holcombe

Michaela Holcombe is an associate in the Litigation practice. Her practice centers on complex civil litigation and dispute resolution matters and covers a broad range of commercial and financial markets litigation in state and federal court, including complex contractual, manufacturing, real estate, financial services and employment disputes. While in law school, Michaela was a merit scholarship recipient and served on the North Carolina Law Review.

Practice Focus

  • Litigation

Representative Experience

  • Defended manufacturer against fraud and breach of contract claims in federal court case seeking over $100 million in damages and secured a finding of no liability after a multi-week jury trial.
  • Defended international manufacturer in multiple federal court cases involving employment claims.
  • Defended electronic broker-dealer against arbitration claims seeking tens of millions in damages and secured dismissal in FINRA arbitration.
  • Represented technology manufacturer on successful breach of contract claims in domestic arbitration.
  • Defended educational software company against allegations of fraud and breach of contract in federal court.
  • Prosecuted successful breach of employment agreement and non-solicitation claims against former senior employee of technology company in state court jury trial.

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Practices
Education
  • The University of North Carolina School of Law, JD, with high honors
  • The University of North Carolina at Asheville, BA
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Best Lawyers in America
    Ones to Watch
    Commercial Litigation, 2021–2026
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