Chris is a “law” lawyer. He develops the case looking for facts that will support the legal theory or defense that will achieve the best outcome for his client. Chris wants to cut to the chase and provide a cost-efficient representation. Chris has handled numerous cases on appeal, including Traditional Appeals from a final judgment, Interlocutory Appeals and Mandamus Proceedings. His litigation practice focuses on Insurance Defense Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation, and Insurance Coverage Disputes.
Chris served as an associate and partner at Ball & Weed in San Antonio for over a decade before going out on his own. Missing the camaraderie of a firm, Chris joined Chamberlain McHaney in 2021.
Activities & Honors:
- Texas Super Lawyer, Appellate Law, 2011 – 2012, 2016 – 2020
- San Antonio Bar Association, Speakers Committee
Board Certification
- Civil Appellate Law, 2017
Admissions:
- State Bar of Texas, 1994
- U.S. District Courts of Texas (Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern Divisions)
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
Professional Affiliations
- San Antonio Bar Association
- Texas Bar Fellow
- State Bar of Texas
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1994
- Rice University, B.A. in Economics and History (Cum Laude), 1991
Associations
- State Bar of Texas (Appellate and Insurance Sections Member)
- San Antonio Bar Association (Appellate Law Section Member)
- Texas Bar Foundation, Lifetime Fellow
Recognition
- Appellate Lawyer of the Week, Texas Lawyer, for decision in Guideone Specialty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Missionary Church of Disciples of Jesus Christ, 687 F.3d 676 (5th Cir. 2012)