Christa Sumwalt has over 125 jury trials under her belt between civil personal injury cases, 10 years of experience as a prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and many years of criminal defense work. At The Sumwalt Group, Christa handles workers’ compensation and civil cases. She is also Of Counsel at Ascension Law, where she runs a criminal defense practice. Between her work as a multifaceted trial lawyer, Christa has finished a Full Ironman competition, 10 Half-Ironman Competition, several marathons and many other half-marathons that, unfortunately, she has lost count of.
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Professional Groups
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers)
- Member (2010-present)
Domestic Violence Advocacy Council
- Former member
- Past Chair
- Past Chair, Legal Committee
Charlotte Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board
- Former Planning Committee member
Board of Mecklenburg County Sentencing Services
- Past member
Teaching Experience
- Charlotte School of Law, Adjunct Professor (2011-2016) Charlotte, North Carolina
- National District Attorneys Association, Faculty by Invitation (2007-2010) Columbia, South Carolina
Work Experience
- The Sumwalt Group, Lawyer (2020-present) Charlotte, North Carolina
- Of Counsel, Ascension Law
- Milazzo Webb Law, Lawyer (2013-2020) Charlotte, North Carolina
- State of North Carolina, 26th Prosecutorial District, Assistant District Attorney (2000-2010) Charlotte, North Carolina
- Suggs & Kelly, PA, Lawyer (1998-2000) Law Clerk (1996-1998) Columbia, South Carolina
- Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Law Clerk (1996) Charleston, South Carolina
Education
- South Carolina State College Law School, Orangeburg, South Carolina
- J.D. – 1998
- University of South Carolina—Aiken
- B.A. – 1995
- Major: Political Science
License & Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1998
- South Carolina, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1998
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1998
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Workers Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Practice Areas
- Workers’ Compensation
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Construction & Industrial Injuries
- Company Car Work Injuries
- Factory Injuries
- Amazon Work Injuries
- Amputation Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Workers Injury Requiring Surgery
- Death Benefits
- Third-Party Claims
- Workers’ Compensation FAQ
- Has Your Claim Been Denied?
Testimonials
Years ago I had an issue that required the assistance of an attorney. I unfortunately had a lawyer that provided the wrong advice and left my family worse off. That experience taught me what to…
A. M.
My relationship with The Sumwalt Group began when I was involved in an accident at work. I have to tell you from the time Vernon came to my house and talked to me about him…
M.H.
Vernon represented me in my Worker’s Comp case and helped me get what I needed. I couldn’t speak any higher of an attorney save maybe my custody lawyer, Joe Peterson (equal footing, different reasons). If…
M.S.
Vernon was highly recommended to us as a result of my wife’s work related injury. At the outset of our first meeting, we knew that Vernon was the man for the job. He is very…
P.E.
As we all know it is very stressful dealing with legal issues alone. My search for representation ended when I received what turned out to be an excellent referral. Vernon Sumwalt came highly recommended by…
V.J.
Great job and superb customer service
Steve O.
I am very pleased with the Sumwalt group representation. I highly recommend them.
Troy Thomas
Vernon is so easy to talk with. He always welcomed my questions and responded very professionally and provided very understood answers. He has been recommended by many of my coworkers. He's very friendly, professional, and…
Lori Norman
Ii had/have an injury from Amazon and Attorney Vernon was there from start to finish. Dealt with my frustrations went to bat for me every time. My medical, therapy and something in my pocket plus…
Debra Dates
Vernon Sumwalt & The Sumwalt Group is by far the BEST. My husband was hurt on his job which required a Worker's Comp lawyer. Prior to hiring Vernon, he gave us sound advice and shared…
Doris Carden
I could not begin to recommend the Sumwalt Group more. Anyone dealing with workers comp knows what a mess it is trying to wade through all of it and I never would have made it…
Nicole Fiato
I will only recommend Vernon to anyone wanting to have some legal representation in regards to their workers comp claims. Both my mother and I have back injuries that Vernon helped navigate through our Workers…
Jessica Gesel
Vernon Sumwalt and his team (Kimberly Durkee) are extremely knowledgeable. Vernon Sumwalt was my attorney for over 12 years. Helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. I unfortunately had 5 back…
Paul Livigni
Vernon Sumwalt is very experienced in Workers Compensation laws of North Carolina. With his help, I was able to reach a fair settlement in my favor with no stress on my behalf! I would recommend…
Tom Fortier
When I was first introduced to Vernon and his firm, I was told that he was the best workers' compensation attorney in the state of North Carolina. After working with him for nearly four years…
Chris Ford
Vernon was very helpful and knowledgeable from the start of explaining my husband's situation in a workers comp dispute with his company. Vernon was very thorough and willing to answer all questions before signing on…
R’com
Mr. Vernon Sumwalt was very professional and to the point on questions that I needed assistance on. I recommend him for his experience and being consistent with his word. Don't hesitate to call him or…
Melvin Davis
Vernon Sumwalt with The Sumwalt Group was amazing and so helpful during my whole process. If I had any questions or concerns, the response time was within no more than two days. Their compassion and…
Brandi Galloway
Vernon has been absolutely amazing. A year and half after I had been injured at work and after receiving medical treatment, it was time to start the settlement process. I was given an offer and…
Michale Todd
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