$ 325-375 per hour
Christopher C Wilms Jr.
About Christopher
Biography
Attorney Christopher Wilms is an experienced Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, etc.), Probate, and Guardianship Attorney. He represents claimants all over North Carolina with a variety of legal issues. He treats his clients like partners, provides excellent communication throughout the case, zealously advocates for his clients, and provides reasonable, innovative, and competitive fee structures to make legal services accessible to clients. He is a managing partner at Hopler, Wilms & Hanna, PLLC, a progressive Law Firm in Durham, NC that provides exceptional legal representation in Estate Law in Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties, as well as to the Sandhills Region of NC.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Probate
50%
16 years
Wills and Living Wills
50%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC
2216 South Miami Blvd, Suite 101, Durham, NC, 27703
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Christopher C Wilms Jr.'s Reviews
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8 Client Reviews
Christopher C Wilms Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a fantastic advocate for his clients. He is smart and tenacious. I do not hesitate to recommend Chris."
"I highly recommend Chris Wilms and his firm. Chris and I have worked together on a number of cases. I have referred a number of clients to Chris and I never have to worry that those clients will be will taken care of and will get everything they need. I regularly call on Chris to talk through difficult cases or ask for advice and I am consistently blown away by how knowledgable Chris is in so many areas. Fellow attorneys and clients alike will benefit from knowing Chris Wilms."
"I have great faith in Mr. Wilms ability as an employment lawyer. I have referred many clients to him and his firm and have heard nothing but positive feedback. I fully endorse Mr. Wilms as a great advocate for his clients."
Malcolm Matheson
DUI and DWI lawyer
Brian Brady
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid of NC
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna
Associations
2011 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Estate Planning Section of NC Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeLeadership Team / Member
2011 - 2016
Employment Law Section of the NCAJLeadership Team / Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Sexual harassment and retaliation case against medical facility
Plaintiff proved retaliation and recovered substantial damages against the provider
Education
2011
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
East Carolina University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Key Life Decisions
Estate Planning
2015
Continuing Education
Probate
2015
Continuing Education
Estate Administration
2014
Campbell Law Guest Lecture
Unemployment Law Changes
Publications
2014
MyEmploymentLawyer
Who should have to pay back Overpaid Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides