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Chad M. Buckingham
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Biography
Chad M. Buckingham is a co-founder and partner at Regent Law. Mr. Buckingham practices exclusively in the areas of Family Law and Civil Litigation, primarily on all matters relating to separation and divorce, including child custody, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution, as well as commercial litigation, business litigation and contract disputes.
Whether affecting an individual's personal life, family or business endeavors, Mr. Buckingham understands the significance of each unique legal issue his clients face. Mr. Buckingham is committed to working collaboratively with his clients and ensuring each client is well informed and receives sound legal advice regardless of the circumstances. Through Mr. Buckingham's client-focused approach, he is best suited to identify his clients' goals and navigate each client towards achieving the most favorable outcome possible, whether inside or outside of the courtroom.
Prior to co-founding Regent Law, Mr. Buckingham was a partner and litigation attorney at another law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he practiced in the areas of domestic and civil litigation. Before relocating to Charlotte from Upstate New York in 2010, Mr. Buckingham began his legal career with a civil litigation law firm in Syracuse, New York. Mr. Buckingham also previously worked for the Department of Social Services in Lewis County, New York.
Mr. Buckingham is an active member of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Buckingham provides pro bono legal services to Safe Alliance and the Legal Representation Project, where he represents victims of domestic violence and sexual assault seeking protective orders in civil court. Mr. Buckingham is a multi-award recipient of Safe Alliance’s Commitment to Justice Award, recognizing his continued devotion to their mission of providing hope and healing to individuals in crisis.
While in law school, Mr. Buckingham was a member of the Business and Law Society and Family Law Society. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Buckingham obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York at Canton, where he graduated summa cum laude and received the Canino Prize for Academic Excellence.
Outside of the office, Chad enjoys playing basketball, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Kaylan, his son, Arlo, and his Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Morty and Millie.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Regent Law
1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 4115, Charlotte, NC, 28209
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Chad M. Buckingham's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Laura | July 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I would hire any attorney other than Chad
Buyer beware! I hired Chad to get my daughter child support for my granddaughter. We found ourselves emailing & leaving voicemails with zero response for weeks and weeks. OR his assistant responding with “Chad has been busy, swamped, in court, etc. and will get back with you”. He told us the opposin...
Posted by Paul | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney!
I had to hire Chad to deal with a neighborhood issue that was delicate but yet had to be dealt with sooner than later. We discussed options for the most immediate resolution as well as if initial actions did not get the attention of the offending party. He quickly initiated action which brought the...
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worst decision for an attorney
This divorce was extremely difficult but main issues were ignoring emails and voice mail, missing scheduled phone appointments, no follow through and poorly prepared for trial. Dropped case prior to being completed and refused to follow through with promises he makes.
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great counsel
Chad expertly handled my separation. He told me every step of the way what to expect. I felt confident that he always had my best interest in mind and he never took action until I was onboard. The only reason I didn’t give him 5 stars was due to delays in working my case as he was switching firms...
Posted by Leah | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Attorney
I could not have chosen a better attorney than Chad. Chad is a sharp strategist. I went into my lawsuit just wanting my ex to get my name off of a house we owned together when we were married. When it was all said and done I walked away with much more. My name off the house, all attorney's fees paid ...
Chad M. Buckingham's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chad is personable attorney who strongly advocates for his clients. He is dedicated to obtain the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is a zealous advocate for all of his clients. He is personable, approachable and has a good relationship with the court as well as a strong professional network with other attorneys in the trade."
"Chad is a compassionate and skilled advocate for his clients. He is exceptionally knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Chad and know he works hard to provide his clients with excellent representation, whether that be through settlement or litigating matters in court."
"I've had the opportunity to know Chad socially and professionally and would highly reccommend anyone in need of quality counsel to consider Chad."
"Chad takes great pride in his work and possesses strong legal instincts. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad goes to battle for his client's rights on a daily basis and ensures that his clients receive the best possible results. Chad is a smart, hard working, and compassionate attorney who will not back down when it comes to defending and protecting his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad Buckingham is a professional family law attorney, who is organized and accessible to his clients. I had the pleasure of working with him and saw how responsive he was to his client's concerns. Chad is a zealous advocate, who will get results."
"Chad is an intelligent attorney and zealously advocates on behalf of his client. He is always professional and has an outstanding reputation in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chad is known as a good advocate for his clients in Family Law cases."
"Chad is an expert in family law and has handled all kinds of cases from high-end equitable distributions to enforcement of child support orders for indigent clients. Chad is a champion of clients' rights and a zealous advocate of justice. I refer all of my clients with family and domestic related issues to Chad without hesitation."
"Chad is professional, easy to work with and gets results. I would recommend his services to anyone seeking or requiring representation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Commitment to Justice Award, Safe Alliance
2009
Canino Prize for Academic Excellence, Harriet A. Beggs Honors Convocation
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Partner, Milazzo Webb Law, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Attorney at Law, Parton Buckingham, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Kennedy Law Associates, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Kennedy Law Associates, PLLC
2011 - 2011
PINS Diversion Associate, Lewis County Probation
2009 - 2012
Law Clerk, Sugarman Law Firm
2008 - 2009
Youth Counselor, Lewis County Department of Social Services
Associations
2013 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
2013 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Education
2013
Charlotte School of Law
JD
2009
State University of New York at Canton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English