About L. Keith

L. Keith Hance is a attorney based in Gastonia, North Carolina, with over 30 years of experience in business and real estate law. He has been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 1995. His practice encompasses many services, including business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions. Land use and zoning matters.

Mr. Hance earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He has been actively involved in the legal community, serving on the Board of Directors and as President of The Mediation Center of the Southern Piedmont since 1996. Throughout his career, Mr. Hance has represented clients, including small businesses, real estate developers, and individual property owners.

His expertise in business law has been instrumental in guiding clients through complex transactions and disputes. In real estate law, he has successfully handled cases involving commercial leases, property acquisitions, and zoning issues. Before establishing his own practice, Mr. Hance worked as an associate attorney at a prominent law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in corporate law and litigation, which he later applied to his practice in Gastonia.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Hance is committed to community service. He has volunteered his legal expertise to local non-profit organizations and has been a mentor to law students through various programs. His dedication to both his clients and the community shows his reputation as a trusted and reliable attorney in the Gastonia area.

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina

Court Admissions

North Carolina Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

Business Contracts Mergers and Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Transactions Land Use and Zoning Matters

Professional Associations

North Carolina State Bar

has membership Current

The Mediation Center of the Southern Piedmont

Board of Directors, President 1996 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 317 S South St Gastonia NC 28052