Kristopher B. Gardner - Raleigh, NC
Attorney at Tharrington Smith LLP
Administrative Law Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
150 Fayetteville Street Suite 1900 Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh Administrative Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Administrative Law
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Business
- Commercial Litigation
- Governmental And Regulatory Law
- Legislation
- Licensing Boards Discipline
- Litigation
- Local Government
Attorney Information
Overview
Kris Gardner's practice focuses primarily in local government law, litigation and beverage alcohol control law. He serves as general counsel to the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the North Carolina Nurses Association, and the Triangle J Council of Governments. He is also the town attorney for Enfield and Littleton, both in Halifax County. Kris represents creditors in debt collection matters, assists small business owners, and represents professionals before licensing boards such as the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners and the North Carolina Medical Board. Kris is also certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as a mediator in Superior Court matters.
A native of Charlotte, Kris graduated cum laude from the North Carolina Central University School of Law, where he was a senior editor of the law journal. He attended North Carolina State University before graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998.
Kris is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in North Carolina, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association, and N.C. Professional Lobbyists Association. Kris served as an at-large member on the Morrisville town council from 2014-2015. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Morrisville Community Fund.
Kris was recognized as a "Rising Star" by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine, 2009, 2011-2016. His hobbies include hunting and saltwater fishing.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
- North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2009
- North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2011 - 2016
- North Carolina Bar Association, Law Related Education Advisory Committee, “Apple Gavel" Award winner
Education
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Legal Education
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2002
J.D.
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ,
Chapel Hill, 1998
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Sigma Pi Alpha, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Sigma
Major: Political Science
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ,
Chapel Hill, 1998
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
Specialties and Certifications
- Mediator in Superior Court matters, NC Dispute Resolution Commission
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
- Wake County Bar Association (Member)
- N.C. Professional Lobbyists Association (Member)
- NCBA's Lawyer Referral Service Committee (Member)
- Morrisville Town Council (Member)
- Morrisville Community Fund, 2014 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board, 2008 - 2014 (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Kristopher B. Gardner
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2015-2018Kris is wonderful he goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done and his clients are taken care of.
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Contact
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1900
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-821-4711
Fax: 919-829-1583
Email: Send a message
Website: http://tharringtonsmith.com
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