Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
Mr. Griffin is a native North Carolinian who is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina. He attended college at Vanderbilt University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. He then attended the Wake Forest University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1997. During law school he was a member and Senior Articles Editor of the Wake Forest Law Review. He was also a member of the Wake Forest Moot Court Board and the Wake Forest Elder Law Clinic.
Mr. Griffin is a member:of the American Bar Association (Business Law, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and Tax Sections), the North Carolina Bar Association (Business Law, Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Tax Sections), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Wake County Bar Association, and the Wake County Estate Planning Council. He is accredited to practice before the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. He is also a member of the Legislative Committee and CLE Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning Section.
Mr. Griffin is a shareholder in the Raleigh law firm of Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Griffin,P.A. For almost twenty years he has provided legal advice to clients in matters relating to estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, elder law, guardianship, and tax. Mr. Griffin is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization.
Practice areas
25 years
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Griffin, PA
3714 Benson Drive
Raleigh, NC, 27609
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 1997 | 05/01/2022 |
NC | Active | 1997 | 04/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Board Certified Specialist - Estate Planning and Probate Law | North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Griffin, P.A. | 1998 - Present |
Attorney | Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section, Legislative Committee | Member | 2014 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Member | 2000 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2000 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association, Tax Law Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
Wake County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present |
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present |
American Bar Association, Taxation Section | Member | 1997 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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South Carolina Lawyer | Trade Secrets in South Carolina: New Act Changes Outlook for Employers | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Wake Forest University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Vanderbilt University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Estate Planning Dinner | Estate Planning | 2016 |
Catholic Convocation | Advance Directives: What You Need to Know | 2014 |
End of Life Planning | Nuts and Bolts of End-of-Life Decision Making | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Estate of Smith | We were able to help the parties resollve this matter in an amicable manner without resulting in litigation. It was a very messy probate and there were hard feelings all around but ultimately I think we got it resolved to everyone's mutual satisfaction. |
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Larry McBennett, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
We have different clients in a probate matter. Chess is quite knowledgeable and epitomizes the positive professionalism.to which we aspire.
William Alexander, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know Chess Griffin from working with him and collaborating with him on complex tax issues at continuing education events; further, he uses the most advanced software to insure that his clients receive the best documents that can be written. Importantly, he values taking good care of his clients. Plus, Chess is brilliant but humble, and very easy to work with on any matter. He is a top lawyer in my book.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am impressed with Mr. Griffin's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!
Fred Morelock, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Chas is a very capable and diligent lawyer, and he takes care of his clients. Fred Morelock
Gregory Herman-Giddens, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chess and I worked together on a specialized planning matter and I found him to be knowledgeable, personable, and dedicated to serving his client. I endorse this lawyer.
William Alexander, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know Chess Griffin from working with him and collaborating with him on complex tax issues at continuing education events; further, he uses the most advanced software to insure that his clients receive the best documents that can be written. Importantly, he values taking good care of his clients. Plus, Chess is brilliant but humble, and very easy to work with on any matter. He is a top lawyer in my book.
Larry McBennett, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
We have different clients in a probate matter. Chess is quite knowledgeable and epitomizes the positive professionalism.to which we aspire.
David Henson, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 12, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Charles for many years and highly recommend his abilities. We have worked not only on matters jointly together, but he and his firm have also provided direct legal services to my law firm. He has the highest level of work ethic, reliability, integrity and character.
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