Counsel that
protects what
you've built.
For over three decades, Prescott & Associates has represented businesses, executives, and families across North Carolina and California with unwavering dedication.
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal services tailored to protect your interests and advance your goals.
Business Law
Entity formation, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial disputes.
Civil Litigation
Complex commercial disputes, breach of contract, partnership disputes, and appellate advocacy.
Insurance Defense
Coverage disputes, bad faith claims, subrogation, and comprehensive insurance litigation defense.
Real Estate
Commercial transactions, land use, zoning, title disputes, and construction litigation.
Employment Law
Wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, non-competes, and workplace compliance.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, asset protection, and succession planning.
"The measure of a great attorney is not the cases they win, but the crises they prevent."
Meet Our Attorneys
Robert J. Prescott
Founding Partner
Robert founded the firm in 1991 with a vision of providing Fortune 500-level legal counsel to businesses of all sizes. He has tried over 200 cases to verdict and is recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2005.
Elena M. Vasquez
Managing Partner
Elena joined the firm in 2004 and became managing partner in 2018. She is known for her meticulous approach to complex employment matters and has secured over $50M in settlements for clients.
Notable Case Results
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own merits.
Secured verdict against national insurer for systematic claim denials affecting 340+ policyholders.
Class action settlement for age discrimination affecting senior employees at a Fortune 500 company.
Breach of fiduciary duty verdict in partnership dispute involving a regional healthcare network.
Construction defect settlement for a 200-unit condominium development with structural issues.
What Our Clients Say
"Prescott & Associates handled our $40M acquisition flawlessly. Their attention to detail and strategic thinking saved us from several potential pitfalls that could have derailed the deal."
"Elena and her team guided us through a complex employment restructuring. Their knowledge of both NC and CA employment law was invaluable. We've retained them for all our legal needs."
"When our insurance company denied a $2M claim, Robert took the case and won. His courtroom presence is unmatched. I've referred every business owner I know to this firm."
"As a startup founder, I needed a firm that understood both the legal and business sides. Prescott & Associates helped us navigate funding rounds, IP protection, and our first acquisition."
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Every legal matter begins with a conversation. Contact us to discuss your situation with an experienced attorney — no obligation, no cost.
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