Christian maintains a diverse legal practice representing businesses and individuals in litigation, commercial leasing, and other business matters. He is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in North Carolina and South Carolina, and has also litigated cases in the North Carolina Business Court, Office of Administrative Hearings, and appellate courts.
On the litigation side, Christian handles complex cases involving:
- Breach of contract
- Negligence and Intentional Torts
- Products liability/Breach of warranty
- Construction defect
- Unfair trade practices
- Employment disputes
- FDCPA/TCPA (debt collection)
- Surety and Bond claims
He also represents and advises clients in alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration), administrative and contested case proceedings, and appeals, and he has obtained several reported appellate decisions establishing new precedent under North Carolina law. Christian also serves as national coordinating counsel for a debt collection company.
On the corporate side, he counsels clients in commercial leasing matters, contract drafting and negotiation, entity formation/restructuring, and fundraising.
Working with clients in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry is particularly enjoyable to Christian. He represents several local craft breweries and is well-versed in alcoholic beverage law. Christian serves as an advisory board member and lead instructor for the UNC-Charlotte Craft Beer Business Essentials Certificate program (Legal Bootcamp Class), and has taught continuing legal education seminars on the laws and regulations affecting alcoholic beverage manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Christian was named a “Leader in the Law” by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly Magazine in 2017, and has received "Rising Star" and "Young Gun" designations from North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine and Business North Carolina Magazine, respectively.
Outside of his practice, he volunteers his time with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, Habitat for Humanity, and other local organizations. Christian previously served on the Board of Directors for the Mecklenburg County Bar, and as chair of the MCB Young Lawyers Division.
Prior to practicing law, Christian graduated from Woodberry Forest School and received a B.A. from Wake Forest University. While at Wake Forest, he served as Chairman of the Honor & Ethics Council. He received his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law where he served as Executive Editor of the Campbell Law Review and competed in the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition.
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