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Chris began his practice of law at the United States Department of Justice, where he represented the United States as lead counsel in over 100 federal cases. Chris’s success at the Department of Justice was recognized in October 2000, when he received an Outstanding Attorney Award.
Following his years at the Department of Justice, Chris practiced at a large D.C. law firm, representing corporate and individual clients in complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal matters in federal courts throughout the country and involving a broad range of issues including international trade, banking, legal malpractice, aviation, and environmental contamination. Consistent with his background, Chris’s practice now focuses on complex commercial litigation.
Chris is active in the community. He founded the chess club at the Portland Village School, serves on the council of the Northeast United Youth Soccer Program, and coaches soccer and baseball.
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Practice
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Complex litigation in areas of environmental law, tax controversies, business disputes, banking and financial institutions, and white-collar criminal defense. |
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Represented a chemical manufacturer in a contract action related to dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) groundwater contamination; won partial summary judgment resulting in a $3.1 million recovery.
Represented a Venezuelan deposit insurance company in a $25 million malicious prosecution action; case dismissed.
Defended large law firm in a $13 million legal malpractice suit; case settled.
Represent the FDIC in mortgage fraud civil litigation.
Represented individuals who lost their homes when a vintage fighter jet crashed during an air show; won summary judgment establishing air show is strictly liable for operation of abnormally dangerous activity.
Represented international pharmaceutical company in grand jury investigation; investigation concluded without an indictment.
Represented bank executive in criminal proceeding which concluded with plea agreement. |
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Professional Memberships |
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Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar
Executive Committee, Owen M. Panner, American Inn of Court
Multnomah County Bar, Member of MBA CLE Committee
American Bar Association |
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Admitted to practice |
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1998 Oregon
2003 Washington, D.C.
2004 D.C. Court of Appeals
2008 Washington |
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Professional Experience |
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Senior associate, Baker Botts LLP, Washington, D.C. (2002-06); Honors Program civil trial attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division (1998-2002); summer associate, Haglund & Kirtley, Portland, Oregon (1997); externship with Judge Robert E. Jones, U.S. District Court, Portland (1996). |
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Education |
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Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Santa Clara University, B.S., 1994 |
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