Attorney Profile

Christopher E. Hannum

Christopher Hannum

Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC
4401 Barclay Downs Drive, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28209

Charlotte

North Carolina (NC)

Contact Contact Christopher E. Hannum
T: 704-973-5320
F: 704-414-2647

Visit: www.ceclaw.com
Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate (50%), Business/Corporate (50%)

Estate Planning & Probate

Business/Corporate

Industry Groups: Florida Bar, North Carolina Bar, Numberous Tax Sections And Committees

Profile

Mr. Hannum is co-chair of the Firm's Corporate Transaction and Private Equity practice group.  Mr. Hannum also focuses on estate planning, asset protection and wealth preservation planning.  He has over 15 years of experience in representing individuals, fiduciaries and businesses in complex tax and business matters, including corporate workouts and debt restructuring, estate and income tax planning, asset protection, securities matters, tax controversy, mergers and acquisitions. 

Mr. Hannum has proven track record of handling successful transactions and developing effective solutions to minimize taxes and legal risks and achieve other client objectives.  He counsels clients in all aspects of tax and business matters, estate and succession planning, business sales and acquisitions, labor and creditor disputes as well as shareholder and other legal matters.

 

Education:  

  • The University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, with honors
  • The University of Florida, J.D., with honors
  • Allegheny College, B.A. in Political Science  

Noteworthy: 

  • Family: wonderful wife and 3 great kids
  • Frequent speaker at seminars and CLE programs
  • Author of numerous articles on areas of expertise
  • Served on various state tax advisory boards
  • Member of various professional committees and organizations.

Selected To

North Carolina Super Lawyers 2012

About Christopher Hannum

Admitted: 1992, North Carolina

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Admitted to practice in North Carolina and Florida

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Elected as Member of the North Carolina State Bar Tax Section Council of advisors for a 3 year term starting in 2010

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • Volunteer with Charlotte area Junior Achievement program, including instructional teaching to local elementary school classrooms; Volunteer for various Faith groups such as Family Promise and Room at the Inn ministries

Educational Background:

  • LL.M in Taxation with Honors, University of Florida 1993; J.D. with Honors, University of Florida 1992; B.S. in Political Science, Allegheny College 1989
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