Christopher S. Prince

Business Attorney

Christopher S. Prince is a business transactions attorney who brings a general counsel mindset to every matter. Over the course of his career, both as outside counsel and as in-house General Counsel, Chris has advised sponsors, investors, owners, and operating companies across commercial real estate, fintech, and sports and entertainment, with a focus on practical, efficient solutions that keep deals moving.

At Caiaccio Law Firm, Chris helps clients access a suite of legal and advisory services through a cost-effective, hybrid approach, including outsourced general counsel support for recurring legal needs, delivering first-class service and on-site integration with in-house legal and business teams when needed.

• Led and executed more than $500 million in self-storage developments totaling approximately 1.6 million square feet, including acquisitions, financings, development/construction, operations, disputes, and dispositions.
• Served as in-house General Counsel for a leading Atlanta-based fintech and payments company, overseeing legal affairs for the company and its subsidiaries, including M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, technology transactions, and key commercial contracts with sponsor banks, independent sales organizations, and major card brands.
• Played a central role in a fintech company’s evolution from privately held startup through its go-public transaction and NASDAQ listing (2018).
• Maintained an active sports law practice representing individuals, brands, and professional franchises in sponsorship, marketing, licensing, product placement, stadium naming rights, and related commercial arrangements across major collegiate and professional sports leagues and governing bodies.
• Provided counsel to charitable foundations associated with collegiate and professional coaches and athletes.

Awards/Recognitions

• “Founder’s Award” (2017) — Black College Football Hall of Fame (for dedicated service)
• “General Counsel of the Year” (2018) — Atlanta Business Chronicle (small-to-midsize in-house legal departments)

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Georgia

Professional Background

• Partner and General Counsel; Mequity, LLC (Atlanta-based commercial real estate development company focused on self-storage)
• General Counsel; Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (Atlanta-based fintech and payments company)
• Counsel; King & Spalding (Contracting Construction and Procurement, Corporate, Technology, and Global Transactions practice groups)
• Pro bono counsel and advisory board member (15+ years); Arete Scholars Fund

Education

• Mercer University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
• Mercer University, B.A., magna cum laude

When he’s not practicing law, Chris lives in Roswell, Georgia with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.