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Chad A. Archer

Chad Archer joined Blanco Tackabery in 2017. Chad practices in the Civil Litigation group, where he represents clients in a range of litigation matters.

Chad received his J.D. cum laude from Elon University School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the Elon Law Review.  Prior to joining Blanco Tackabery, Chad clerked for the Honorable Richard Dietz at the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Property Management
  • Fiduciary Litigation

Education

  • J.D., Elon University School of Law, 2015, cum laude
  • B.S. in Political Science, Appalachian State University, 2012, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar, 2015
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 2015
  • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 2017
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 2017
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2021

Areas of Focus

  • Employment Disputes
  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Commercial and Corporate Disputes
  • Appeals
  • Contract Disputes
  • Trust and Estate Litigation

Practice Highlights

  • Member Real Property and Business Sections of North Carolina Bar Association

Professional & Civic Activities

  • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
  • Forsyth County Bar Association, Member
  • Experiment in Self Reliance, Inc. (ESR), Board Member: Human Resources Committee, Chair; Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee, Member

Awards & Civic Certifications

  • The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch, Appellate Practice, 2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2024
  • Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite: Litigation, 2024, 2025
  • Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite: Appellate Law, 2023
  • David Gergen Award for Leadership and Professionalism
  • Elon University School of Law’s Commitment to Pro Bono Service Award

Featured Posts

Changes to NC Guardianship Law

Changes to NC Guardianship Law

Recent changes to North Carolina guardianship law strengthens the rights of respondents and wards, while potentially increasing the burden on petitioners, guardians, guardian ad litem,…

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