Overview
Chris has a decade worth of experience representing clients in complex civil litigation and bankruptcy matters in North Carolina state and federal courts. He provides a client-focused approach to resolving disputes involving real estate, estates and trusts, creditors’ rights, business conflicts, and contract issues.
Prior to joining Michael Best, Chris served as an associate at a full-service law firm in eastern North Carolina, where he led and supported litigation across a broad spectrum of civil matters. His courtroom experience includes first-chair and second-chair roles in jury and bench trials, as well as appearances before bankruptcy courts and all levels of North Carolina’s trial and appellate courts.
While achieving his J.D., Chris completed internships at the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the Wake County Trial Court Administrator’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Staff Member, Campbell Law Review, 2014, cum laude
- East Carolina University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration – Finance, 2010, magna cum laude
- North Carolina
- United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
- Selected to Bankruptcy Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, Present
Engagement
- President, Craven County Bar Association 2019 – 2020
- Co-Chair of Consumer Committee, North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section 2018 – 2019
- Member, American Bar Association
- Pro Bono Appellate Counsel, North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Program
