Many people usually think family law attorneys are female. Chris talks through his experiences practicing in a small town to now practicing in Raleigh. Chris has been practicing law for 10 years and is originally from Benson NC.

We discuss the differences in family law courts in rural counties and city counties. Especially in regards to standard visitations. Judges are limited to an hour to hear your case and they start with 50/50 custody and unless something significant is brought up that is usually the normal ruling. 

Often times people have an opinion about whether they want their divorce lawyer to be male or female, all our attorneys are very qualified and care about who the client is now what they are. 

We ask Chris about working with clients to reach goals that we as their attorney's know they cannot reach. His response: "Regardless of how we think factually or whatnot, their feelings are valid, they are living it. And that's what I tell them a lot of times in that first meeting. I say I've known you for an hour. I don't know your soon to be Ex from Adam. I am hearing what you're saying and we're going to try to do the best we can. My job is to make your life a little bit better by the time we are done, I really cannot solve all your problems."

We talk about how Christmas and the pandemic has made a crazy season for divorce lawyers. 

More about Chris: 
Chris is a native North Carolinian, born and raised in Benson.  After attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he double-majored in Political Science and Communications, Chris graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Law. Chris joined a law firm in Harnett County shortly after graduating and returned back to North Carolina.

Chris’ early practice focused on family law, but also involved criminal defense, civil litigation, competency proceedings, juvenile defense, veteran’s treatment courts and cases against the Department of Social Services.  With this broad range of experience, Chris has been exposed to the many issues that clients may be experiencing during a separation.  More importantly, he has helped people going through all types of crises, whether it’s divorce, death, addiction or mental illness.

Chris has narrowed his practice to family law, as this allows him to pursue his passion of connecting with people who need help during difficult times. He also enjoys the process of litigation, from the initial client meeting all the way to trial. Chris works hard to be a champion for his clients through what can seem like a daunting and overwhelming experience.

Away from the office, Chris spends his free time with his wife and daughter, visiting Raleigh-Durham’s museums, restaurants and parks.  He also enjoys golf, basketball and fishing.