Atty. Christopher M. Whelchel

Atty. Christopher M. Whelchel

Christopher M. Whelchel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, privacy law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law.

Gastonia Gastonia 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher M. Whelchel at a glance

Christopher M. Whelchel is an Associate based in Gastonia, North Carolina, practicing at Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, employment, class action, m&a, and internet. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2003) and North Carolina (2003). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of South Carolina B.A. Economics 1998 University of South Carolina B.A. Master of Human Resources University of South Carolina (Economics, 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of North Carolina State Bar South Carolina Bar York County, Gaston County, North Carolina North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher M. Whelchel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, privacy law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Christopher practices at Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A. in Gastonia, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. Whelchel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Whelchel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher M. Whelchel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Class Action

Christopher M. Whelchel is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher M. Whelchel is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Gastonia 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 Christopher M. Whelchel

Where is Christopher M. Whelchel's law office located?
Christopher M. Whelchel's law practice is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The firm is Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher M. Whelchel handle?
Christopher M. Whelchel focuses on divorce, employment, class action, m&a, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Christopher M. Whelchel practiced law?
Christopher M. Whelchel has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Christopher M. Whelchel go to law school?
Christopher M. Whelchel earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (Economics, 2002).
How can I contact Christopher M. Whelchel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher M. Whelchel received?
Christopher M. Whelchel's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2002
Economics
University of South Carolina B.A. Economics 1998 University of South Carolina B.A. Master of Human Resources University of South Carolina
- 2002

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2003
North Carolina
Admitted: 2003

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