Chase B. Saunders, Family Law Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Over 54 years of legal practice · focused on Family Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Special CounselatBurr & Forman LLP
Charlotte, NC
Practicing family law in Charlotte since 1972.
- 54+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Chase B. Saunders is a special counsel based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Chase has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC
- Experience
- over 54 years
- Known for
- Family Law · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Family Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Charlotte, NC.
- Over 54 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Chase B. Saunders: Chase B. Saunders is a special counsel based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Chase has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chase takes on
Chase concentrates on family law, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chase handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Family Law cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase takes family law matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase takes litigation matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase takes medical malpractice matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase takes personal injury matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chase B. Saunders — family law lawyer in Charlotte
Chase B. Saunders is a special counsel based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Chase has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Chase B. Saunders is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law. Chase received a A.A. degree from Central Piedmont Community College in 1980, and has been licensed for 54 years. Chase practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Charlotte, NC.
How Chase handles family law matters
Mr. Chase B. Saunders is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law. Chase received a A.A. degree from Central Piedmont Community College in 1980, and has been licensed for 54 years. Chase practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Charlotte, NC.
Who Chase represents
Chase reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1972
Central Piedmont Community College
A.A. Accounting · 1980
Jurisdictions
Chase's state bar admissions
North Carolina
1972 · ACTIVE
Chase studied at J.D. in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and A.A. Accounting in Central Piedmont Community College.
Law school and academic background
Chase completed J.D. in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and A.A. Accounting in Central Piedmont Community College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chase runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Chase has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Chase's professional memberships and bar associations
Mecklenburg County Bar Association (Member: Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Domestic Sections Law Day Committee ADR Committee) North Carolina State Bar (Member: Dispute Resolution Section Life Quality Committee) Justice Bobbitt American Inns of Court
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Locations
Chase B. Saunders's office in Charlotte
Chase's primary office is at Two Wells Fargo Center, 301 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1615, Charlotte, NC, 28282. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Burr & Forman LLP
Two Wells Fargo Center, 301 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1615
Charlotte, NC 28282
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Client reviews of Chase B. Saunders — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Chase. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing family law attorneys in Charlotte.
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How to hire Chase B. Saunders — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chase usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chase charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chase's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chase will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chase
Chase discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chase confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chase's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chase B. Saunders
How much does it cost to hire Chase for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chase walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chase offer a free consultation?
Chase charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chase's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Chase's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chase gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chase take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?
Chase is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chase will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chase?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chase will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chase accepting new family law clients right now?
Chase's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina
Chase handles family law matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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