Charles W. "Chas" Coltrane
About Charles W. Coltrane
Charles W. Coltrane is a lawyer based in Greensboro, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Charles W. Coltrane is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: Coltrane & Overfield PLLC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1990 and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 1985
Location: Greensboro, NC
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