Overview
Charlie brings more than 16 years of experience in a contract-based and business-oriented legal practice. He frequently acts as outside general counsel addressing day to day operational and commercial matters helping clients focus on their core business functions. Charlie has represented a diverse range of clients including international conglomerates, startups, and sole proprietorships, and across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, retail, banking, logistics, healthcare, education, and professional services.
Charlie’s varied experience and professionalism make him a trusted and responsive partner for his clients counseling on strategy, challenges, and operations. He is grateful to be a part of the working teams for his clients supporting and completing significant transactions.
Representative Experience
- Representing one of the world’s largest steel producers
- Represented one of the world’s largest conglomerates as leader of a due diligence team in a $1 Billion acquisition
- Represented one of the world’s largest cargo handlers in leading review of its North American commercial agreements
- Represented an 800-location fast-food company in drafting and analysis of its ground leases
- Represented one of the world’s largest banks as nationwide leader of review and revision of its subordination and lien waiver agreements
- Represented one of the world’s largest conglomerates as leader of review and revision of its acquisition non-disclosure agreements
- Represented a multi-billion-dollar real estate investment trust with the acquisition of two upscale, open-air shopping centers in the southeast
- Represented one of the world’s largest engineering firms with respect to all of its North American real estate transactions
- Represented a national building products company as outside general counsel and real estate transaction specialist
- Represented one of the largest residential home builders with land acquisition in the mid-Atlantic region
- Represented a publicly traded textiles manufacturer as outside general counsel
- Represented a privately held virtual professional services firm as outside general counsel
- Represented a health technology company as outside general counsel
- Representing a James Beard-nominated restauranteur
Notable
Notable
- Wake Forest University School of Law Rose Council
- Former Board of Directors, Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, Arts Based School (Winston-Salem)
- Former Board of Directors, NAIOP Triad
- Former Board of Directors, Wake Forest University Alumni Council
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Affiliations
Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Forsyth County Bar Association
- Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
Capabilities
Education
J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 2008
B.A., Wake Forest University, 2005
Admissions
- North Carolina