PROFILE

Chris has extensive experience in professional liability and product liability matters having handled or assisted in the defense of numerous cases at all levels. In particular, Chris focuses on defending lawyers sued in connection with a wide variety of underlying matters. He has actively litigated numerous personal injury and property damage claims, including automobile, business premises, construction, environmental, and industrial accident cases. He maintains an active practice in both state and federal courts.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Insurance
• Professional Liability
• Casualty
• Pharmaceutical & Medical Device
• Products Liability
• Environmental & Toxic Tort
• Premises Liability
• Trials

Representative Matters / Experience

• Numerous legal malpractice cases
• Louisiana School Board defense
• Orthopedic Hip/ Knee Implants (metal on metal) litigation
• Chinese Drywall multidistrict litigation

Honors

• Louisiana Super Lawyer, 2015 - 2016 Rising Star

AFFILIATIONS

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association

EDUCATION

• J.D., Loyola University School of Law (2005)
• B.A., University of Texas at Austin (2001)

ADMISSIONS

• Louisiana state courts
• United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• United States District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana