Christopher B. Capel
About Christopher B. Capel
Christopher B. Capel is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Christopher B. Capel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1985 and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AB, graduated 1979
Location: Raleigh, NC
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