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Christopher Adkins, Attorney and Certified Mediator
Certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Superior Court, Family Financial, and Estates and Guardianships mediator, and by the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a Circuit Court and Family Court mediator.
Attorney and certified mediator
Christopher Adkins is a North Carolina attorney and certified mediator and the founder of Adkins Law, PLLC in Huntersville. He mediates family, civil, business, and estate disputes for parties across the Charlotte region and in York County, South Carolina, from offices in Huntersville and Locust. His approach is calm, structured, and practical: identify what each side actually needs, test proposals against real-world constraints, and put a clear agreement in writing before anyone leaves the table.
Mediation certifications
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Certified mediator for:
- Superior Court civil actions
- Family Financial Settlements, including equitable distribution, alimony, and support
- Estates, guardianships, and special proceedings before the Clerk of Superior Court
South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification
Certified Circuit Court mediator and Family Court mediator, serving York County, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, and Clover.
He has also completed North Carolina parenting coordinator training (24 hours) and is a North Carolina notary public.
Matters he mediates
- Divorce and separation agreements, property division, and debt
- Child custody, visitation, parenting plans, and child support
- Postseparation support and alimony
- Business, partnership, LLC, contract, and construction disputes
- Will contests, estate administration, trust, and guardianship disputes
- Civil litigation and personal injury claims
Professional background
Before founding Adkins Law in 2014, Chris served more than six years as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, earning Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates from the North Carolina Department of Justice. He also served as a combat engineer officer (Captain) in the North Carolina Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve, including a deployment during Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait from 2012 to 2013, where he oversaw construction projects following the Iraq drawdown. Those years of managing conflict under pressure shape how he runs a mediation: steady, prepared, and focused on solutions rather than blame.
As an attorney, he has represented clients in hundreds of family law and civil matters in North Carolina, which gives parties the benefit of a mediator who understands how their issues are typically resolved in court, while leaving every decision to them.
Education and credentials
- J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law
- M.B.A., Louisiana State University
- M.C.J., Boston University
- B.S., Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University
- Certificate in Terrorism Studies, University of St Andrews
- Admitted to practice in the North Carolina state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Mediation philosophy
Lasting agreements come from understanding, not from winning an argument. A mediator cannot represent or advise either party, but a mediator can make sure both sides are heard, that the numbers and schedules are accurate, and that the agreement they sign will still make sense a year from now. Clients often describe his style as calm, balanced, and direct.
Talk with a mediator about your situation
Mediation Solutions helps families, businesses, and litigants in Huntersville, Charlotte, Locust, Albemarle, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill resolve disputes privately. Call or text to ask about scheduling, fees, and whether mediation fits your case.
Offices: 9620 Sherrill Estates Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 · 217 W. Main Street, Locust, NC 28097 · Virtual sessions available.
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