Christopher C. "Chris" Lam

Christopher C. "Chris" Lam

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Christopher C. "Chris" Lam
Christopher C. "Chris" Lam
Charlotte, NC
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Chris Lam is a business litigator who enjoys the responsibility of helping clients during challenging times and working to protect their businesses through either the defense or prosecution of claims. His professional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the community have been recognized by multiple publications and organizations.

Chris has developed a diverse and successful litigation practice, representing both businesses and individuals, in disputes related to contracts, trade secrets, pharmaceutical product liability, defamation, non-competes, motorsports, and private equity investments. He has also represented professionals, including doctors, lawyers, and dentists, in disciplinary proceedings before their respective licensing boards.

Chris serves as the “point person” for several clients, connecting them to the right firm lawyer in whatever discipline is needed for prompt, effective, and efficient resolution of that client’s issue. He takes pride in being a “one-stop call” for assisting clients with needs including employment law, real estate, corporate, tax, and estate planning.

Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2002
  • Duke University, AB, graduated 1998

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, NCBA

Affiliations

  • Mecklenburg County Bar - President-Elect, Executive Committee
  • Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy - Board of Visitors
  • International Association of Defense Counsel - Chair, Business Litigation Committee
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Chair, Administration of Justice Committee
  • North Carolina Courts Commission - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
Awards:
  • Charlotte Business Journal "40 Under 40"
  • North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law
  • Super Lawyers
  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite
  • UNC School of Law Alumni Pro Bono Award
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Young Lawyer of the Year (Inaugural Recipient)

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