COUNSEL FOR NORTH CAROLINA OFFICERS
You protect the public.
We help protect
your career.
An investigation or employment dispute can put years of service at risk. Get a clear assessment of your rights, your options, and your next move.
A different perspective.
WHEN YOUR CAREER IS ON THE LINE
Know where you stand.
Choose your next step.
Different agencies, policies, and proceedings create different rights. We start with the facts and the deadlines that matter to your situation.
Internal investigations
An interview request, administrative leave, or a compelled statement can raise different risks. Understand the process before responding.
Explore this area 02Discipline & termination
Evaluate the stated grounds, available grievance or appeal process, and the deadlines that may control your next step.
Explore this area 03Discrimination & retaliation
Assess adverse treatment tied to protected characteristics, discrimination complaints, or other legally protected activity.
Explore this area 04Civil-rights litigation
Examine constitutional claims involving public employment, the right defendants, and the barriers to recovery.
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MEET CHRISTOPHER ADKINS
Counsel informed by
life behind the badge.
Before founding Adkins Law, Chris Adkins served for six and a half years with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
His experience as an officer and U.S. Army veteran informs how he listens to clients and evaluates the practical consequences of an employment dispute. Legal strategy begins with understanding both the person and the record.
Meet our attorneysA CLEAR STARTING POINT
Received a notice?
Start with the essentials.
You do not need to have every answer before contacting counsel. A clear timeline and the documents you lawfully possess are a useful beginning.
Read the first-steps checklist →- 01
Identify the deadline
Keep written notices and note interview dates, response dates, and appeal instructions.
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Preserve the record
Keep relevant material without altering it. Do not access or copy restricted agency records without authorization.
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Discuss the next move
Ask counsel about the process before signing a release, resigning, or responding to a compelled interview request.
ONE STATE. MANY DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS.
North Carolina is our focus.
From municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices to state agencies, the employer and your position matter. We evaluate inquiries from officers across North Carolina from our Huntersville office.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Let’s talk about what comes next.
Tell us the type of matter and any upcoming deadline. We will discuss availability, conflicts, and consultation fees.
