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Adam H. Charnes, Appellate Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina

focused on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights

Winston Salem, NC

Trusted appellate attorney serving Winston Salem.

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Adam H. Charnes is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights.

Based in
Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Civil Rights
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights matters from Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Triad) (2024).

About Adam H. Charnes: Adam H. Charnes is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights.

Areas of practice

Adam's practice areas in Winston Salem

Adam concentrates on appellate, business, civil rights, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Adam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Adam takes appellate matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Adam takes business matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Adam takes civil rights matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Adam takes litigation matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Adam takes product liability matters in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.

Biography

Adam H. Charnes, appellate attorney serving Winston Salem

Adam H. Charnes is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights. Adam works from Winston Salem, North Carolina and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Adam Charnes focuses his practice on appellate, constitutional and complex business litigation. Mr. Charnes has extensive experience in cases pending in federal and state courts of appeals across the nation, including the United States Supreme Court. He also has been responsible for a broad range of business litigation matters, including contract, business torts, environmental, copyright and other commercial litigation. He regularly represents clients in constitutional litigation and in class actions.

Following law school, Mr. Charnes served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy and to Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Charnes served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy at the United States Department of Justice. At the Office of Legal Policy.

Mr. Charnes was awarded the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award in July 2003. While at Harvard Law School, he was the recipient of the Sears Prize, awarded to the three students with the top academic performance during their first year of law school. Mr. Charnes was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Law and Commercial Litigation in 2010 and the three years immediately preceding. He has been listed in the 2007, 2008, and 2009 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of General Commercial Litigation.

How Adam handles appellate matters

Adam Charnes focuses his practice on appellate, constitutional and complex business litigation. Mr. Charnes has extensive experience in cases pending in federal and state courts of appeals across the nation, including the United States Supreme Court. He also has been responsible for a broad range of business litigation matters, including contract, business torts, environmental, copyright and…

Who Adam represents

Adam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and civil rights matters in Winston Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Adam studied and practices

  • Harvard University

    J.D. · 1991

  • Princeton University

    — · 1988

  • Harvard University

    — · 1991

Jurisdictions

Adam's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • North Carolina, Nort

    ACTIVE

Adam studied at J.D. in Harvard University, — in Princeton University, and — in Harvard University.

Law school and academic background

Adam completed J.D. in Harvard University, — in Princeton University, and — in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Adam runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Adam's legal honors and published work

Adam has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Triad)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Triad)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Triad)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greensboro)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greensboro)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Supreme Court

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Triad) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Triad) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Triad) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greensboro) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greensboro) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).

Locations

Adam H. Charnes's office in Winston-Salem

Adam's primary office is at 1001 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101-2400. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1001 West Fourth Street

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101-2400

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Hiring guide

How to hire Adam H. Charnes — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Adam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Adam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Adam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Adam

Adam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Adam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Adam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Adam H. Charnes

  • How much does it cost to hire Adam for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Adam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Adam offer a free consultation?

    Adam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Adam's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Adam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Adam take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?

    Adam is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Adam will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Adam?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Adam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Adam accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Adam's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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