Christerfer R. “Chris” Purkey

Christerfer R. “Chris” Purkey is a trial attorney at Adkins Law in Huntersville, North Carolina. He handles family law, civil and employment litigation, criminal defense, DWI and traffic matters, estate planning, and probate administration. His work serves individuals, families, employees, professionals, and businesses whose legal concerns may involve several connected issues. Purkey also works through Adkins & Purkey, PLLC, serving additional communities in the North Carolina region.

Purkey earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pfeiffer University and a Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. During law school, he served as president of the Federalist Society. Licensed to practice in North Carolina since 2018, he applies a research-oriented academic background to evaluating evidence, preparing cases, and advising people about the practical consequences of legal disputes.

Before joining Adkins Law and helping establish Adkins & Purkey, PLLC, Purkey operated his own practice and managed a Lake Norman-area family law office. His litigation work includes divorce, custody, financial support, employment claims, contract disputes, criminal charges, and driving-related offenses. His planning practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and probate. He looks at how one legal concern may affect property, employment, family responsibilities, and future planning.

Christerfer R. “Chris” Purkey co-authored Charged with DWI in North Carolina? with Christopher Adkins, providing practical information about impaired-driving cases. His experience spans independent law practice, office management, and trial representation. He emphasizes preparation and communication when advising clients whose circumstances cross practice-area boundaries. By considering the broader implications of a dispute or transaction, he helps clients identify legal priorities and understand the available routes toward resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adkins Law PLLC
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• President, Federalist Society

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Duncan School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pfeiffer University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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