Atty. Christopher M. Hinnant
Christopher M. Hinnant (Chris) is a litigator and loves being in the courtroom.
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Christopher M. Hinnant is a Member based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1997) and South Carolina (2009). Educated at University of North Carolina (B.A., 1994) and Campbell University School of Law J.D. 1997 Order of Barristers (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 1998, •International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member •DRI, Member •NCBA, Member •NCADA, Member •South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, Member •National Order of Barristers, Member •Outstanding Young Men of America. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher M. Hinnant (Chris) is a litigator and loves being in the courtroom
- He is licensed to practice law in both North and South Carolina, where he represents businesses and individuals in professional and/or business disputes
- Christopher M. Hinnant (Chris) is licensed in both North and South Carolina and has a wide range of experience in civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, premises liability defense, commercial trucking cases, and construction litigation
- Chris handles complex litigation matters, and his practice concentrates primarily in the areas of commercial litigation and professional liability
- His commercial clients include individual business owners, corporations, partnerships and banks
- He also represents hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, as well as other professionals such as architects, developers, appraisers, and contractors
- Chris has litigated cases all over North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, in both state and federal court
- In addition to his trial work, Chris has extensive experience in both mediation and arbitration of complex matters, and has lectured before a wide variety of groups, including programs for the National Business Institute
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Hinnant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher M. Hinnant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Christopher M. Hinnant is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher M. Hinnant is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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