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Throughout his 28 year legal career, Chris’s passion has been to provide each of his clients with effective, aggressive and personalized legal representation. Chris brings a vast array of legal knowledge and experience to each and every case he handles, including  motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, nursing home neglect, catastrophic injuries (severe burns, brain and spinal injuries, etc.), construction accidents,  workers’ compensation and wrongful death.. Chris’ extensive and diverse work history in the legal field provides him with a unique perspective on how to successfully litigation cases against large corporations and insurance companies to obtain maximum compensation for victims of negligence. Chris moved to Charlotte in 1987 and began his legal career at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein, LLP, one of the state’s largest law firms, defending companies in litigation matters in both state and federal courts. In 1993, he accepted a position as in-house counsel at First Union Corporation (now Wells Fargo), handling complex litigation cases across the country. As Vice-President and Assistant General Counsel of First Union, Chris was also responsible for overseeing and defending the personal injury and risk management cases against the company.. In 1997, Chris joined with his law partner Jeff Warren to form Warren & Kallianos, a personal injury law firm exclusively focused on protecting the rights of those injured by the negligence of others. His skill, reputation and accomplishments as a trial attorney have been recognized by numerous state and national legal organizations and associations.. In addition to practicing law, Chris believes in public service and the need to support organizations that protect access to justice and the right to a jury trial. Chris has served on the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), an organization dedicated to protecting the legal rights of those injured by the negligence of others, as County Captain of the NCAJ, and as a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Fee Dispute Committee and Public Information and Education Committee. For six years, Chris also served as a Commissioner and Mayor-Pro-Tem on the Matthews Town Council.. Chris is a lifelong native of North Carolina, having been born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. Chris attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) where he studied psychology and business.  He received his undergraduate degree and was awarded Phi Beta Kappa from UNC in 1984.  He also attended law school at UNC where he received his law degree with honors in 1987.  While in law school, Chris served as a member of the North Carolina Law Review and was appointed to the Board of Editors of the North Carolina Law Review.  Chris is a published author on topics ranging from bad faith insurance practices to medical negligence. He is admitted to practice in all North Carolina federal and state courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and is a Certified North Carolina Superior Court Mediator.. Chris has an active life outside of the practice of law. He has three wonderful daughters who are all married. He is a proud grandfather of three and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible. Chris is an avid golfer and tennis player, having competed in various golf and tennis events throughout Charlotte.

The first step is for us to work together and come up with a plan to get the maximum results you need. Through my understanding of the law and your understanding of the circumstances, we will craft a path to success.

Mark D. Gott’s legal journey began as an Assistant Clerk for the Mecklenburg County Superior Court, where he presided over incompetency hearings, foreclosures, adoptions, and probate matters. Today, Mark focuses on elder abuse and guardianship cases, while also managing residential, tax, and commercial foreclosures. His extensive experience, gained from both the clerk’s office and private practice, allows him to handle complex legal matters with confidence. Mark is deeply involved in the Mecklenburg County Bar, teaching continuing education courses for attorneys and providing legal education to the public. Clients describe Mark as professional, personable, and transparent. He ensures clients understand potential costs upfront and maintains open communication throughout their cases. This commitment has earned him a stellar reputation, with over twenty years of practice free from fee disputes. Outside the office, Mark enjoys family time with his wife and three children. He is also passionate about martial arts, practicing Gracie jiu-jitsu and Krav Maga.

Licensed as an attorney in both North and South Carolina, Elizabeth focuses her legal practice on estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships. Elizabeth developed a love for the law while growing up in her mother’s trusts and estates law firm in Jacksonville, Florida, but it was not until after she graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in music and earned a master’s degree in arts administration from Florida State University that she decided to pursue a career in law. Elizabeth graduated from the Charlotte School of Law magna cum laude, ranked third in her class. While a law student, she served as a legal intern for both the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service and the Western North Carolina Low Income Taxpayer Clinic through Legal Services of Southern Piedmont.  Elizabeth also participated in the Pro Bono Wills Clinic and earned Pro Bono Leadership Awards from the North Carolina Bar Association and Charlotte School of Law for her work with Wills for Heroes and the Mecklenburg County Self-Serve Center. In addition to earning awards for the top grades in both of her legal research and writing courses as well as classes in elder law and federal income tax, Elizabeth was a research assistant for Professor Camille Davidson, a member of an award-winning Moot Court team, and Senior Editor of the Charlotte Law Review, which published her casenote, “A Post-Ahlborn Analysis of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s Decision in Andrews v. Haygood.” The position of this casenote was adopted in 2012 by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in E.M.A. ex rel. Plyler v. Cansler. After earning her Juris Doctor degree and passing both the North and South Carolina bar examinations, Elizabeth completed her legal training by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation from the prestigious graduate tax program at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Even before earning a J.D. and LL.M., Elizabeth knew that her legal career would focus on trusts and estates. Growing up in her mother’s law firm, she learned first-hand how rewarding a career in estate planning and administration can be both personally and professionally. Her academic and professional experiences have only strengthened her enthusiasm for this area of the law, and she looks forward to sharing this passion with her clients.

Having lived in Charlotte for some time, it has been important for me to get involved in civic organizations like Leadership Charlotte, Arts and Science Council, and my church. In my legal practice, I strive to make the extra effort to grow my career, by giving seminars and volunteering for law articles.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Troy and surrounding areas.