Atty. Benjamin Smith Chesson

Atty. Benjamin Smith Chesson

Mr. Benjamin Smith Chesson is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, business, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Charlotte Charlotte 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (844) 342-9439

Profile Summary

About Benjamin Smith Chesson at a glance

Benjamin Smith Chesson is an Associate based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2010). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2010) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 2007). Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Benjamin Smith Chesson is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, business, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Benjamin received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Benjamin practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Smith Chesson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Smith Chesson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Smith Chesson

Where is Benjamin Smith Chesson's law office located?
Benjamin Smith Chesson's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Smith Chesson handle?
Benjamin Smith Chesson focuses on business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Benjamin Smith Chesson practiced law?
Benjamin Smith Chesson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Benjamin Smith Chesson go to law school?
Benjamin Smith Chesson earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Benjamin Smith Chesson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2010
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2007

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2010

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