Portrait of W. Chris Parnell

W. Chris Parnell

Senior Counsel

chris.parnell@offitkurman.com
Charlotte, NC – 704.716.0833
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Chris Parnell focuses on real estate property transactions, including foreclosure proceedings, REO transactions, commercial real estate closings, title dispute resolution, title issues, real estate acquisition, and development.

He also represents commercial and residential lenders in loan transactions as lender’s counsel, drafting loan documents, workout agreements, modifications, deeds-in-lieu, and numerous other loan-related documents. He advises individual clients in business transactions, including creating, representing, and advising corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.

Representative clients include American Security Mortgage Corp., South State Bank, First National Bank of PA, Chicago Title Insurance Co., Regions Bank, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Select Bank and Trust Company, Home Investment Fund entities, Red Stick Acquisitions, LLC and SN Servicing Corporation.

    Education

    • (J.D., 1975)
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1971)

    State Bar Admissions

    • North Carolina

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

    Professional Affiliations

    • North Carolina Bar Association, Real Estate Section
    • Mecklenburg County Bar, Real Estate Section
    • North Carolina Bankers Association, Member

Services

Firm Highlights

  • Publications & News
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
  • Blog Posts
    Virginia’s 2026 Eviction Diversion Program: What Landlords Need to Know
    Welcome back to Offit Kurman’s 2026 Legislative Update Series. Sidney Washington discusses important changes to Virginia’s Eviction Diversion Program, including updated eligibility requirements, court notification procedures, and a revised payment plan structure. This installment explains how the new law affects housing providers, from the requirement to include program information with unlawful detainer summonses to the updated initial payment of 10% of the amount due, followed by three monthly installments. Learn what landlords and property managers need to know about court participation, tenant eligibility, accurate rent ledgers, and the procedures for handling successful plan completion or default. Follow the series for practical guidance on Virginia legislative changes and landlord compliance.
  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
  • Blog Posts
    Motive Now Matters: The Second Circuit Rewrites the Religious Accommodation Playbook
    Motive Now Matters: The Second Circuit Rewrites the Religious Accommodation Playbook
  • Podcasts
    Meet Julie Lopez, CEO & Human Systems Expert at Dr. Julie Lopez LLC
    Jim Ries interviews Dr. Julie Lopez, CEO of Viva Partnership and creator of the Dr. Julie Lopez educational brand, about applying scientific advancements to help people change mood, behavior, and life by leveraging the unconscious. She shares how early trauma shaped her nervous system and inspired her work. Dr. Julie says she is most proud of changing lives through brain-based, body-based, and expressive therapeutics that reduce stress load and can lead to medical improvements. Stress is a “silent killer” and that intellectual insight alone doesn’t create cellular change. She highlights launching Breakthrough Academy programming into organizations through licensing and HR wellness initiatives.
  • Blog Posts
    Longclaw Loses Its Edge: Court Dismisses Game of Thrones Sword Copyright Claim
    Longclaw Loses Its Edge: Court Dismisses Game of Thrones Sword Copyright Claim
  • Publications & News
    More Than a Heritage: Julie Orlando on What It Means to Be Argentine
    More Than a Heritage: Julie Orlando on What It Means to Be Argentine
  • Events
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates