About Christopher C. Wilms
Christopher C. Wilms Jr. built his practice on steady work and attention to detail. Colleagues describe him as methodical. He combines courtroom preparedness with a measured approach to client counseling.
Wilms earned his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law in 2011. He completed the program after several years of study and moved quickly into practice in North Carolina. His law school years included courtroom clinics and research projects that sharpened his skills in legal writing and oral advocacy.
After graduating, Wilms began practicing in North Carolina. He joined Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, where he has been part of a team handling contested matters for a range of clients. Over time he has taken on increasingly complex assignments. The work has required motion practice, discovery management, and trial preparation.
His day-to-day work involves litigation tasks that many firms delegate to junior and mid-level lawyers. He prepares pleadings, conducts depositions, and appears in hearings. He also drafts substantive memoranda and advises clients on procedural strategy. Peers say he is deliberate in assessing risks and practical in recommending next steps.
Wilms has managed cases that moved through multiple stages of litigation. He is experienced in coordinating the logistical details of a case—scheduling experts, organizing discovery, and preparing witnesses for testimony. That operational competence helps keep cases on track and clients informed. He also handles settlement negotiations when resolution outside the courtroom is appropriate.
Outside the courtroom, Wilms contributes to the internal work of his firm. He mentors less experienced lawyers and participates in case strategy sessions. His colleagues rely on him for careful legal research and clear, concise writing. Those skills make him a steady presence on teams that handle contested matters across the state.
He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and maintains his practice in the state. He remains based at Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, where he focuses on representing individuals and businesses in North Carolina courts and administrative proceedings.
