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About Christopher M. Kelly at a glance
Christopher M. Kelly is a business and litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Gallivan, White & Boyd PA. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1997) and North Carolina (1997). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher M. Kelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher M. Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
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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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