Biography:
Charles D. Meier serves as Of Counsel at Law Firm Carolinas. His practice focuses on homeowner and condominium association law, related real estate matters, and civil litigation. Based in Wilmington, he represents community associations and other clients in North Carolina.
Charles brings more than 40 years of legal experience to his practice. His community association work includes formation, ongoing general counsel, governing documents, assessment collection, disputes, and association termination. He assists communities ranging from small condominiums to large planned communities.
Charles helps boards understand their authority and responsibilities, evaluate available options, and address the practical consequences of legal decisions. His related work includes real estate and construction matters, foreclosures, and commercial collections.
His litigation experience includes proceedings in North Carolina trial and appellate courts, federal district and bankruptcy courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Charles regularly speaks at the Community Associations Institute’s North Carolina Law Day and annual conference programs. He also attends CAI’s national Community Association Law Seminar to stay engaged with developments affecting associations.
Charles joined Law Firm Carolinas in November 2025 from Marshall Williams & Gorham, a longstanding Wilmington law firm. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His community service has included church leadership and service on the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina.
Contact Charles Meier
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to discuss an HOA or condominium association matter, a real estate or construction matter, foreclosure, or commercial collection. Please include the association or client’s name, the type of matter, its location, and any approaching meeting dates or deadlines.
Areas of Practice:
- Homeowner & Condominium Association Law
- Community Association Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Foreclosures
- Commercial Collections
Education:
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, J.D., 1985
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1981
Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Credentials:
- AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Experience:
- Community association formation, general counsel, collections, litigation, and termination
- Real estate, construction, foreclosure, and commercial collection matters
- State and federal court proceedings, including appellate litigation
- Speaker at CAI North Carolina educational programs
- Joined Law Firm Carolinas in November 2025 from Marshall Williams & Gorham
Professional Affiliations:
- North Carolina Bar Association
- New Hanover County Bar Association
- Community Associations Institute
Civic and Community Involvement:
- Past Deacon and Elder, First Presbyterian Church
- Service on the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina
