Christian Ferlan

Christian Ferlan is a Partner in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. He focuses his practice on defending law enforcement agencies and local governments against complex civil rights claims involving the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments, the North Carolina Constitution, and state law, including trials and appeals in state and federal court. He has also worked with local governments to draft and revise ordinances implicating the same rights, ensuring that the policies align with evolving legal standards and community needs. This dual experience allows Christian to provide comprehensive legal counsel that supports both the defense of public entities and the proactive development of effective government regulations.

Christian has also worked with individuals and businesses to defend a wide variety of professional negligence and general liability claims and advised on matters involving real estate transactions, zoning compliance, and government relations.

Christian earned a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in Spanish at Muhlenberg College, where he was a four-year starter on the baseball team and volunteered with the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley and Versus Cancer Foundation.

Recognition

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers; 2026
•North Carolina Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023-2025

Publications

•Is This Going to Be on the Test? Reconciling the Four-Way Circuit Split over Handling Nominative Fair Use
North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology, 2016

In the Press

Hall Booth Smith Names Twelve Partners

July 10, 2025

Atlanta, GA (July 10, 2025) - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is proud to announce the elevation of 12 attorneys to Partner in recognition of their outstanding legal work, unwavering dedication, and contributions to the firm’s continued growth.