James F. Woods, Esq. of Woods Lonergan PLLC Awarded Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating for Highest Legal and Professional Ethical Excellence Honored by Industry Peers. 

Annie E. Causey, a Partner at Woods Lonergan PLLC, specializes in high-stakes complex civil litigation across various business industries and sectors. With extensive courtroom experience in New York state and federal courts, she represents clients in cases involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and business torts. Annie also provides general counsel to businesses and individuals, advising on the formation, negotiation, and protection of commercial interests in joint ventures, LLCs, partnerships, and closely held corporations. She has deep expertise across various industries, including retail, real estate, technology, and finance, and excels in handling board governance and complex litigation scenarios involving domestic and international businesses, ranging from small businesses to mid-size companies and publicly held corporations. Recognized by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2024, Annie holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is admitted to practice in New York and various federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.