About Chris
Chris Hamby combines scientific training and legal education in a compact but varied career. He earned both a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from East Carolina University in 2018. He moved on to Campbell Law School, where he received his J.D. in 2020, and later completed an LL.M. in International Legal Studies at Nottingham Trent University in 2024.
After finishing law school, Hamby entered practice in North Carolina. He is admitted to the North Carolina bar and works at Matheson & Associates PLLC. The timeline of his academic credentials suggests a quick transition from undergraduate study into law, followed by further graduate study abroad to broaden his legal perspective.
Hamby’s background in neuroscience and psychology shapes how he approaches legal problems. He reads scientific reports with a practitioner's eye and is comfortable translating technical material into questions that a judge or jury can understand. That combination of technical literacy and legal training can be useful in matters that hinge on expert testimony or complicated factual records.
Pursuing an LL.M. in International Legal Studies added another dimension to Hamby’s qualifications. The program exposed him to comparative legal frameworks and cross-border issues. He has since applied that additional training to cases and matters that raise questions beyond a single jurisdiction, while continuing to practice under North Carolina law.
Colleagues describe Hamby as methodical. He tends to approach files from the evidence up, starting with the scientific or documentary record and building legal arguments around it. He also places emphasis on clear explanations, whether drafting papers for court or discussing strategy with clients. Those habits reflect both his undergraduate studies and his legal education.
Outside the office he's stayed connected to professional development opportunities, including coursework that complements his LL.M. and J.D. studies. He has maintained professional membership(s) relevant to his practice and keeps current on developments in both scientific fields and legal doctrine.
At Matheson & Associates PLLC, Hamby handles matters that require careful analysis of technical information and occasional international legal context. He currently focuses his practice on civil matters involving scientific and medical issues and on legal questions that cross borders.
