Raleigh, NC, June 9, 2009 -- William B. Gwyn, Jr., one of North Carolina’s leading corporate attorneys, has joined Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A.   

Gwyn brings over 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, international transactions, joint ventures, licensing and commercial transactions.  Gwyn’s industry experience includes software, biotechnology, communications, electronics, financial institutions, agribusiness, distribution and manufacturing.  He has represented Fortune 1000 companies as well as privately-held businesses in both domestic and international transactions.

“We’re delighted to have Bill join our established corporate practice.  He brings with him a wealth of both energy and experience,” said Dave Dahl, Manning Fulton’s Managing Partner.   “As the legal marketplace continues to evolve, Manning Fulton is proving to be a great alternative for clients looking for efficient and effective solutions to meet their needs.”

Gwyn is active as a volunteer in the legal and business communities.  He has served as Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Business Law Section and on the Board of Directors of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).  He has also been active on the Alumni Council of the Wake Forest University Babcock Graduate School of Management, the Wake Med Capital Campaign Cabinet, and at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, among others.

Gwyn has been recognized by Business North Carolina as one of the state’s Legal Elite.  He has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© and North Carolina Super Lawyers.  He regularly publishes articles and lectures on a variety of legal topics.

About Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A.

The law firm of Manning Fulton partners with clients to structure their businesses, defend their interests and protect their wealth.  Formed in 1954, the firm remains committed to the principle defined by our founders – providing value to clients.  Firm clients include the largest privately-held company in North Carolina, as well as public and private real estate companies, REITs, technology-based companies, franchisors, banks and other lending institutions, insurance underwriters and manufacturers.  The firm is recognized by Chambers USA as one of North Carolina’s Leading Law Firms and has numerous lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America©, North Carolina Super Lawyers, and in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite.