ATTORNEYS
J. Christian Stevenson
Partner
Chris joined Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A. in 2005. He practices in the area of commercial real estate and corporate and real estate finance. His commercial real estate experience includes representation of clients in the acquisition, development, financing and sale of retail, office and land properties. His practice also includes negotiating commercial leases for commercial clients. His lender representation practice includes experience in construction financing, commercial acquisition and refinances, note purchase and sale transactions, asset-based lending, and other forms of secured lending.
Previous Experience
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC (now McGuireWoods LLP), Charlotte, North Carolina
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 2001
Appalachian State University, M.A., 1998
Lenoir-Rhyne College, B.A. magna cum laude, 1993
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Professional Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
Mecklenburg County Bar
Civic Affiliations
Kairos Prison Ministries Volunteer
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Corporate Development Committee, Greater Western Carolinas Chapter
Honors
Super Lawyers®, Real Estate, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Business North Carolina – Legal Elite®, Young Gun (top vote-getter), 2012
Business North Carolina – Legal Elite®, 2013, 2014