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Atty. C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie

Atty. C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie

Wayne McKinzie is co-head of the firm’s Financial Services group, leveraging his years of experience to provide sophisticated, business-oriented counsel to client transactions. Wayne McKinzie is co-head of the firm's 100+ attorney Financial Services practice group.

Charlotte Charlotte 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie at a glance

C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie is a business attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California, 1993 (Inactive) and North Carolina (1995). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Charlotte) (2018). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

    Wayne McKinzie is co-head of the firm’s Financial Services group, leveraging his years of experience to provide sophisticated, business-oriented counsel to client transactions.

    Wayne McKinzie is co-head of the firm's 100+ attorney Financial Services practice group. In his more than 25 years at the firm he has developed a broad base of experience representing financial institutions, investment firms, insurance companies and other institutional investors and corporate clients on complex financing transactions and investments involving various industries and structures.

    Core areas of his practice include:

    • Leveraged and acquisition finance
    • Syndicated and asset-based lending
    • Loan workouts and restructurings
    • Agricultural lending and Farm Credit System transactions
    • Mezzanine capital investments
    • Structured credit products

Practice Areas Explained

C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie 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.

C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

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 andnue, 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 C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie

Where is C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie's law office located?
C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Moore & Van Allen PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie handle?
C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie practiced law?
C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie go to law school?
C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
How can I contact C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie for a consultation?
You can contact C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie received?
C. Wayne "Wayne" McKinzie's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Charlotte).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Charlotte)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

California, 1993 (Inactive)
North Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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