Practice Areas
Education
- B.A., Williams College, 1976, cum laude
- J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1984
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 1984
Other Areas of Law
- Land Use Law
J. Christopher (Chris) Oates
Chris Oates brings considerable experience to his clients and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and land use law. He is a co-leader of the firm’s commercial real estate group.
- He is routinely involved in the acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of urban and suburban office complexes, mixed-use developments, hotels, and retail shopping center facilities.
- He has represented municipal interests and private developers in public/private joint ventures, economic incentive agreements, and other collaborations.
- He has also been involved with the negotiation of lease agreements, restrictive covenants, and operating and reciprocal easement agreements for developer, lender, and tenant clients.
- He has assisted developers with zoning issues and obtaining variances before municipal boards.
- He has written and lectured on commercial real estate leasing issues, especially the negotiation of retail leases.
Of Note
- Past Chairman, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
News
- Chambers USA Names Moore & Van Allen Top Industry Leaders
- Twenty Five MVA attorneys named NC Super Lawyers
- Sixteen Moore & Van Allen Attorneys Named Legal Elite
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Real Property Section
- North Carolina Bar Association: Real Property Section