Meet Chris Layton, J.D., the founder and lead attorney of The Layton Law Firm. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University. He is a member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association – Western District of North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg Bar Association. He has been practicing law in Charlotte since 2000 and currently focuses on the plaintiff’s needs and the individual needs of bankruptcy and real estate clients.
Chris chose to become a lawyer to protect people who would be taken advantage of without strong legal advocacy, and this dedication to the needs of his clients shows in the firm’s strong record of successful results. He founded The Layton Law Firm in 2011. From 2001 to 2009, founded and managed Radey and Layton, PLLC. He is also a Continuing Legal Education Presenter at The Likeable Lawyer, where he acts as a writer and educator of continuing legal education for lawyers across the country.
The focus of The Layton Law Firm is protecting the interests of people who have been hurt due to the actions of another party, including vicious dog attacks, devastating car accidents, or victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. The firm also addresses the needs of people who have found themselves in financial straits, helping clients file for bankruptcy and preserve as much of their assets as possible.
Chris lives in Charlotte with his wife Genevieve, a native of Concord, NC, and their two children who are students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system, plus their yellow lab, Fisher. He enjoys hiking, and when he’s not litigating in the courtroom, he’s performing stand-up comedy onstage. As an active member of the Charlotte community, it’s not unusual to see Chris participating in community events and charity work. His compassion and caring extend beyond the courtroom and into his community at large.
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina State Bar
Memberships
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar
- Federal Bar Association – Western District of North Carolina
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Wake Forest University School of Law (1997–2000)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park (1990–1994)