Founded in 1957, Kennedy Covington is one of the largest law firms in North Carolina and South Carolina. It represents clients in the banking and finance, real estate, technology, health care, manufacturing and services sectors. The firm practices in the areas of e-commerce and Internet law, estate planning and administration, government relations and intellectual property law. It also deals in business disputes, financial services, real estate, construction, land use and environmental litigations. In addition, the firm s India advisory services practice group connects clients with viable business prospects and represents them in the planning, structuring and regulation of outsourcing, joint venture, distribution and acquisition arrangements. Its clients include American Asset Corporation, BIA Digital Partners, The CIT Group, Lehman Brothers, Microsoft Corporation, Pfizer and Unilever United States. Kennedy Covington maintains offices in Charlotte, Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Columbia and Rock Hill, S.C.