Atty. Christopher W. Genheimer
Chris Genheimer is a member of the Carruthers & Roth business, tax and estate planning practice where he works with a wide variety of individuals, high net worth families, entrepreneurs and closely-held family owned businesses. He focuses on helping clients with all aspects of forming, operating and transitioning family owned and closely held businesses, with an emphasis on buying and selling businesses.
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Christopher W. Genheimer is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Carruthers & Roth PA. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2015). Educated at Elon University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and Virginia Tech (B.S., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Genheimer is a member of the Carruthers & Roth business, tax and estate planning practice where he works with a wide variety of individuals, high net worth families, entrepreneurs and closely-held family owned businesses
- He focuses on helping clients with all aspects of forming, operating and transitioning family owned and closely held businesses, with an emphasis on buying and selling businesses
- Chris also assists clients with estate planning, estate and trust administration and business succession planning
- Chris has experience advising individuals and businesses on obtaining Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) status, such as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification
- He is often asked by the attorneys in his department and across the firm to help clients navigate the complex rules and requirements of the certification process
- Before turning to law, Chris worked in research, product development and project management in the biotech industry
- He has authored dozens of scientific journal articles and book chapters and is a co-inventor of two patented biotech developments
- Chris actively leverages his analytical research skills honed over years in R&D to address his client’s day-to-day legal needs
- When not advocating for his clients, Chris enjoys traveling with his wife and two children and spending time outdoors
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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 Greensboro 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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