General Information
Year founded:
2008
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Gardner Skelton PLLC is a Charlotte, NC-based law firm serving businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and independent medical practices. Our clients rely on us for smart legal strategies and support as an extension of their team. Since day one, we've been committed to providing exceptional service and incredible value. We're passionate about delivering the highest level of legal counsel and cultivating deep, long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Rankings
Gardner Skelton PLLC is metro ranked in 6 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Charlotte
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Firm Leadership
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Charlotte
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Individuals
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Health Care Law
- Mediation
- Tax Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Gardner Skelton PLLC has 5 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Gardner Skelton PLLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics
Partners
Male:
4
Female:
2
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Female:
3
White / Caucasian:
3
LGBTQIA+:
1
Associates
Male:
2
Female:
7
Hispanic / Latinx:
1
White / Caucasian:
8
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Male:
1
Female:
1
White / Caucasian:
2
Paralegals
Male:
1
Female:
5
Black / African American:
1
White / Caucasian:
6
Non-Legal Employees
Female:
1
White / Caucasian:
1
Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Chambers NC Spotlight
- Chambers USA
- Super Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite
- U.S. News Best Law Firms
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
- Benchmark Litigation
Main Location
Charlotte,
NC
3746 N. Davidson Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
United States
704-335-0350
Call our Charlotte, NC location at 704-335-0350
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Management and Personnel
Attorney
Karen Swift
Attorney
McKenna Ronan
Attorney
Richard Rosario
Controller
David Smith
Attorney
Bella Thoren
Attorney
Kathryn Cox
Attorney
Bruce Kennedy
Attorney
Nicole Haynes
Attorney
Kris Finlon
Partner
Jon Carroll
Partner
Mark Pincus
Partner
Nicole Gardner
Partner
Heather Skelton
Partner
Jared Gardner
Managing Partner
Fred Parker
Attorney
Jocelyn Hoefling
Operations Manager
Alissa Graney