Atty. Jared E. Gardner
Jared Gardner is a commercial litigator with extensive experience practicing in multiple state and federal courts, including North Carolina’s Business Court. Jared’s experience includes corporate governance, shareholder and partnership disputes, fiduciary liability, consumer class action defense, franchisor/franchisee disputes, business buy/sells, commercial loan transactions, loan workouts, lender liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, and unfair competition.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 27+ Years Experience
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About Jared E. Gardner at a Glance
Jared E. Gardner is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Gardner Skelton PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and North Carolina (2002). Educated at University of California - Berkeley (J.D., 1999) and San Diego State University (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association Mecklenburg County Bar California State Bar U, S, and Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits U. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jared E. Gardner
- Jared Gardner is a commercial litigator with extensive experience practicing in multiple state and federal courts, including North Carolina’s Business Court
- Jared’s experience includes corporate governance, shareholder and partnership disputes, fiduciary liability, consumer class action defense, franchisor/franchisee disputes, business buy/sells, commercial loan transactions, loan workouts, lender liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, and unfair competition
- Jared’s practice also involves employment advice, counsel and litigation, including executive hiring and departures, litigation involving non-competition/solicitation agreements, defense against claims of virtually every type of alleged discrimination and harassment, and federal and state wage and hour law
- Jared is dedicated to client service, striving to provide not merely favorable results, but good counsel and, above all, value
Practice Areas Explained
Jared E. Gardner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jared E. Gardner 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.
Jared E. Gardner is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Charlotte
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jared E. Gardner 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.
Jared E. Gardner is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
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 Jared E. Gardner
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 Jared E. Gardner's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jared E. Gardner brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and North Carolina, Jared E. Gardner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Jared E. Gardner 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 Jared E. Gardner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jared E. Gardner Handles in Charlotte
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