Chris has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of survivors of catastrophic personal injury and victims of wrongful death. He has represented injured individuals and their families in a wide range of serious injury and death claims, including those that were the result of defective products, car, commercial truck, and workplace accidents. He has litigated numerous cases that have resulted in verdicts or settlements in excess of one million dollars.

A frequent lecturer, Chris has spoken across the country on issues concerning defective products, trial skills and effective leadership.

Chris graduated from Cumberland School of Law and practiced law in Birmingham, Alabama, for a number of years prior to joining the firm in 2008. He has been recognized by his peers as a leader by being elected officer to numerous professional associations, including the Chair of the American Association for Justice New Lawyer's Division, and Chair of the Emerging Leader's Division of the Alabama Association for Justice. He is currently serving as President of the Southern Trial Lawyer's Association, through March 2012.

In 2011, Chris was selected as Beasley Allen's Lawyer of the Year for the Product Liability section. He is a Martindale Hubbell AV Rated attorney, and was named to the Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys.

Chris is consistently active in church, civic, and charitable organizations. His contributions to his profession and community were recognized when he was honored with the Jacksonville State University 2005 Young Alumni of the Year.

Chris is married to the former Erin Henley and they have two children, Kaitlyn and Andrew. Chris has served as a Sunday School teacher and youth worker, and frequently volunteers within his community by working in a local homeless ministry.