Atty. Christopher D. Thompson
Christopher Thompson has extensive experience representing developers, investors, non-profit and affordable housing organizations, and multinational corporations in acquiring, developing, financing, and leasing commercial real estate and large residential developments. Chris takes a solutions-oriented approach to get deals done efficiently and in a manner that keeps the client’s business goals at the forefront—all while vigilantly guarding the client’s legal interests.
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About Christopher D. Thompson at a glance
Christopher D. Thompson is an attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practforg at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Thompson has extensive experience representing developers, investors, non-profit and affordable housing organizations, and multinational corporations in acquiring, developing, financing, and leasing commercial real estate and large residential developments
- Chris takes a solutions-oriented approach to get deals done efficiently and in a manner that keeps the client’s business goals at the forefront—all while vigilantly guarding the client’s legal interests
- Chris handles complex real estate transactions involving various layers of complexity: public/private partnerships, joint ventures, multi-use projects, and complicated deal structuring
- Chris has been the ground-up attorney on a number of large, multi-use developments, including in drafting declarations and easements, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, assisting in zoning and development matters, facilitating in retail leasing, and closing loans for the acquisition and construction of commercial real estate projects of all sizes
- Chris’ work also includes representation of Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies on extensive leasing and acquisition work
- He handles on-going representation (spanning over a decade) of a large public retirement fund in acquiring, financing, leasing and managing a large portfolio of office, retail, and multi-family properties
- Chris has been involved in a number of complex hotel and condominium transactions in marquee locations
- He has extensive experience working with the North Carolina Planned Community and Condominium Acts
- Chris has worked for developer clients on various public/private financing projects with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, including through Tax Increment Grant and Capital Improvement Plan infrastructure reimbursement agreements
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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