Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 34+ Years Experience
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About David C. Cordes at a Glance
David C. Cordes is an Of Counsel based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Robertson & Associates. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D (1992). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1991) and Yale University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mecklenburg County and North Carolina (Section Member: Litigation Employment International) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Cordes
- Mr. David C. Cordes is a lawyer practicing employment law, state and federal appellate practice, commercial litigation
- David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices at Robertson & Associates in Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Cordes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Cordes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Employment Law in Charlotte
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Charlotte
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David C. Cordes is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Charlotte
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David C. Cordes is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Appellate Practice in Charlotte
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
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 venue, 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.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charlotte Choose David C. Cordes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David C. Cordes's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Cordes brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, David C. Cordes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means David C. Cordes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David C. Cordes Handles in Charlotte
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David C. Cordes has experience with under North Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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