Christopher E. Adams, Appellate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Education
PartneratKrevolin & Horst, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Practicing appellate in Atlanta since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Christopher E. Adams is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Education. Christopher has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst, LLC.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Education
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Education matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christopher E. Adams: Christopher E. Adams is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Education. Christopher has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst, LLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on appellate, business, education, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Appellate cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes appellate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Education cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes education matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher E. Adams — appellate lawyer in Atlanta
Christopher E. Adams is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Education. Christopher has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst, LLC.
Chris Adams focuses his practice on education law, commercial litigation, and appeals. Chris has represented more than a dozen charter schools in Georgia on topics including authorization, funding, governance, personnel, enrollment, discipline, and contract negotiations. Chris also handles complex litigation and appeals involving constitutional law, business torts, contracts, trade secrets, and False Claims Act cases.
Chris’s work on behalf of charter schools has included:
- Helping a charter school to negotiate substantial additional funding from its local district
- Representing education service providers and charter schools in negotiations surrounding management agreements, leases, and other contracts
- Helping multiple schools through the authoritzation and renewal processes
- Working with multiple charter schools on enrollment and socioeconomic diversity initiatives
- Working with charter schools and other stakeholders to help pass a 2015 law that allows charter schools to use “weighted lotteries” to increase access for educationally disadvantaged students
Chris also works with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in disciplinary hearings at colleges and universities. Chris is an expert on socioeconomic diversity. He has written, presented at conferences, and testified before the Georgia legislature regarding this issue. A a former teacher with Teach for America, Chris serves on charter school interview panels for the Atlanta Public Schools and the Walton Grant Review Committee, and is a guest lecturer on charter schools at Emory University School of Law.
After graduating from Emory University School of Law, Order of the Coif, Chris clerked for the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and was a litigation associate at a firm in Washington DC.
Christopher's approach to appellate cases
Chris Adams focuses his practice on education law, commercial litigation, and appeals. Chris has represented more than a dozen charter schools in Georgia on topics including authorization, funding, governance, personnel, enrollment, discipline, and contract negotiations. Chris also handles complex litigation and appeals involving constitutional law, business torts, contracts, trade secrets, and…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and education matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
J.D. · 2007
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
B.A. Political · 2000
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2009 · ACTIVE
Georgia
2008 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. in Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia and B.A. Political in Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. in Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia and B.A. Political in Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations
Atlanta Bar Association, Member Atlanta Council for Younger Lawyers State Bar of Georgia, Member Young Professionals for Education Equity, Member Walton Family Foundation Grant Review Committee, Member
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Locations
Christopher E. Adams's office in Atlanta
Christopher's primary office is at One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 3250, Atlanta, GA, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Krevolin & Horst, LLC
One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 3250
Atlanta, GA 30309
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How to hire Christopher E. Adams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher'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; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
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 Christopher
Christopher 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. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher'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 Christopher E. Adams
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Georgia 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. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Christopher is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher 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 Christopher?
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. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new appellate clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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