M. Christopher Schehr, Esq.

M. Christopher Schehr, Esq. is a licensed personal injury attorney in Charlotte, NC and the founder of Schehr Law PLLC. Since founding the firm in 2020, Mr. Schehr has recovered more than $10 million for injured clients throughout North Carolina — including a single settlement in excess of $800,000 for a victim injured in a DoorDash delivery vehicle accident.

Mr. Schehr is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. He has been recognized as one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Charlotte by Expertise.com.

A Client-Focused Approach to Personal Injury Law

After graduating law school, M. Christopher Schehr began his legal career at a large firm where he witnessed firsthand how clients were routinely treated like case numbers rather than human beings. In many instances he had little to no direct contact with the clients he represented — something he found to be a serious injustice.

That experience drove him to found Schehr Law PLLC in 2020 with one clear mission: to give every injured client the individualized attention and aggressive representation they deserve. At Schehr Law PLLC, Mr. Schehr personally handles every case, answers his own phone, and maintains direct communication with every client from the first consultation through resolution.

When you hire Schehr Law PLLC you are not handed off to a paralegal or associate — you work directly with M. Christopher Schehr every step of the way.

Proven Results for Injured Clients

Mr. Schehr has built a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for personal injury victims throughout North Carolina:

$10,000,000+ recovered for clients since founding the firm in 2020
$800,000+ single settlement for a victim injured in a DoorDash delivery vehicle accident
Successful outcomes in car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, workers compensation, and medical malpractice matters

Education

M. Christopher Schehr, Esq. earned his law degree and undergraduate education with a strong focus on advocacy and service.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2018, Cum Laude — Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA.
- Received Jefferson Medal for Pro Bono Hours
- Received Jefferson Medal for Lawyering Skills
- Book Award in Business Associations
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2015 — University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
- Majors: Criminal Justice and Political Science

During law school Mr. Schehr gained hands-on legal experience through a tax clinic assisting underserved individuals, a business development clinic serving low-income communities, and a clerkship at a prominent personal injury and construction defect law firm.

Bar Admissions & Professional Memberships

North Carolina State Bar — Admitted 2019
- Bar Number: 54504
North Carolina Bar Association — Member since 2019
Mecklenburg County Bar Association — Member since 2019
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Featured Member (NCAJ)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Awards & Recognition

Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Charlotte, NC, Expertise.com, 2021
Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Charlotte, NC, Expertise.com, 2026
SuperLawyers — Selected to Rising Stars 2023-2026
Justia 10 Lawyer Rating
Certificate of Excellence by Best Pros in Town, 2023
Peer Reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell Silver Client Champion, 2026
Lead Counsel Verified by Law Info since 2022

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Published Author

M. Christopher Schehr is the author of Personal Injury in the Age of AI, TikTok and 5 Star Reviews, a guide helping injury victims navigate the modern legal landscape. The book is available on Amazon.