Christopher M. Hinnant

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Christopher M. Hinnant: Attorney with Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Christopher M. Hinnant (Chris) is a litigator and loves being in the courtroom. He is licensed to practice law in both North and South Carolina, where he represents businesses and individuals in professional and/or business disputes. Christopher M. Hinnant (Chris) is licensed in both North and South Carolina and has a wide range of experience in civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, premises liability defense, commercial trucking cases, and construction litigation. Chris handles complex litigation matters, and his practice concentrates primarily in the areas of commercial litigation and professional liability. His commercial clients include individual business owners, corporations, partnerships and banks. He also represents hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, as well as other professionals such as architects, developers, appraisers, and contractors.

Chris has litigated cases all over North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, in both state and federal court. In addition to his trial work, Chris has extensive experience in both mediation and arbitration of complex matters, and has lectured before a wide variety of groups, including programs for the National Business Institute.

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Business Law
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Liability
  • Retail
  • Restaurant and Hospitality
  • General Liability
  • Architects & Engineers (Professional Liability)
  • Business Disputes & Litigation
  • Trucking & Commercial Transportation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer H, Charleston, SC 29401
University Attended:
University of North Carolina, B.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 1997 Order of Barristers
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, North Carolina; 2009, South Carolina
Memberships:
•International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
•DRI, Member
•NCBA, Member
•NCADA, Member
•South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, Member
•National Order of Barristers, Member
•Outstanding Young Men of America (1998).
ISLN:
912552512

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/17/16 in Medical Malpractice

    One of the most diligent and focused attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. Exhibits the highest legal and ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/14/16 in General Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/14/16 in Professional Liability

    Chris is a talented lawyer. He is experienced, creative and focused on his clients needs.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/13/16 in Medical Malpractice

    Chris is an outstanding lawyer. I would be pleased to have him as a member of my firm. Any client would be well served by Chris and fortunate to have him as their counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/13/16 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/13/16 in General Liability

    Chris is a lawyee's lawyet----one of the best and his ethics have never been questioned!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/10/16 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/10/16 in General Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/10/16 in General Liability

    Excellent defense attorney with very extensive knowledge of North Carolina Law.

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Contact Christopher M. Hinnant

Contact Information:

919-867-5417  Phone

www.barnwell-whaley.com

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