A native of South Carolina with deep roots in York County, Christi proudly serves her clients in civil litigation matters throughout the state. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the Honors College at the University of South Carolina (B.A.) and cum laude honors graduate from the University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.)  While in law school, Christi earned memberships to the Order of the Coif and the Wig and Robe Honor Societies for academically being within the top 5% of her graduating class. 

Immediately after law school, Christi practiced with a large, internationally recognized firm in in Charlotte, N.C., where she regularly advised and represented fortune 500 employers and businesses in complex business and commercial law matters. Since returning to her roots in South Carolina, Christi has continued to focus her practice in general civil litigation and for over 19 years has represented individuals, businesses, and state agencies in a wide variety of legal matters.

Christi is an active member of the South Carolina Bar and has served in many leadership positions within the state and local bars, including her most recent service as the President of the York County Bar Association. A seasoned trial attorney, Christi regularly advises and represents individuals, businesses, and state agencies in both state and federal courts concerning a wide variety of civil litigation matters including personal injury, contract disputes, premises liability, insurance disputes, automobile accident litigation, and construction litigation. Christi is also certified by the South Carolina Bar as a Circuit Court Mediator.

Christi is also active in her local community and devotes substantial time volunteering and providing pro bono legal services to various local organizations.  She currently serves on the York County Council, having been elected to serve District 5 for three consecutive terms.  In 2021, Christi was elected as the first woman to serve as Chair of the York County Council.

Professional Profile

  • York County Bar Association, 2002-present
    • President, 2017-2018
    • Vice President, 2016-2017
    • Secretary, 2015-2016
    • Treasurer, 2014-2015
  • American Bar Association, 2002-present
  • South Carolina Bar Association, 2002-present
    • S.C. Employment Law Section
    • Government Law Section
    • Tort Law Section
  • South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
  • Judicial Qualifications Committee, Former Member

Community Involvement

  • Chairwoman of the York County Council 2021-2022
  • York County Council Member, District 5, Elected 2015-2024
  • Appointed by Governor Haley to serve on S.C. Board of Accountancy, 2012-2015
  • Neely’s Creek A.R.P., Member
  • Family Promise of York County, Volunteer
  • S.C. Bar’s Public Service Division, Volunteer Presenter/Speaker
  • Oakdale Elementary School Improvement Council, 2010-2012
  • The Haven Homeless Men’s Shelter, Board Member/Secretary, 2012-2015

Practice Areas

  • General Civil Litigation
  • Trial and Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Personal Injury and Accident Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Certified Civil Court Mediator

Education

  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., cum laude 2002
    • Order of the Coif, Order of the Wig and Robe Honor Societies
  • University of South Carolina Honors College, B.A., magna cum laude 1996

Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • United States Federal District Court, South Carolina
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Our Office

  • Rock Hill Office

    Address

    241 Oakland Avenue
    Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730