John M.
Sperati

John Sperati is a partner with the firm whose practice focuses on commercial litigation and complex creditor matters, including creditors’ rights, creditor bankruptcy, foreclosure and real estate litigation, structured settlement transfers, judgment domestication and enforcement, construction litigation, and equipment leasing and finance.

John represents banks, credit unions, finance companies, private equity firms, and other financial institutions across all 100 North Carolina counties. He helps clients enforce contractual rights and protect secured interests through collateral and asset recovery, repossession, foreclosure, and claim-and-delivery proceedings. His work also includes mechanics’ and storage liens, lienholder petitions, and the recovery of collateral seized by state and federal agencies.

In addition, John brings a valuable real-world perspective to his construction litigation practice, drawing on experience in the construction industry prior to law school. That hands-on background allows him to communicate effectively with construction professionals and deliver practical, business-minded solutions. John represents a wide range of construction-related clients, including general contractors, custom homebuilders, subcontractors, owners, sureties, suppliers, developers, engineers, and demolition and salvage contractors. His work includes protecting rights to payment on both private and public projects, filing and enforcing liens and bond claims, handling warranty disputes, and representing clients in civil litigation as well as arbitrations and mediations.

John is recognized in Best Lawyers in America and has also been named a Rising Star in North Carolina Super Lawyers®.

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