Chris is an attorney working in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He is a member of the consumer protection and employment law practice groups, representing individuals in various consumer privacy, breach of contract, and financial fraud cases.
Prior to joining the firm, Chris was a Deputy Attorney General of the California Department of Justice and Deputy City Attorney of the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office. He defended the State of California, City of Santa Monica, and city and state officials and employees. During his career, Chris also specialized in investigating and prosecuting fraud claims. He was solo or first-chair in numerous trials at both agencies and is an experienced litigator in state and federal courts, at the district and appellate levels.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. Court of Appeals: Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of California
EDUCATION
- JD, Pepperdine University School of Law
- BA, University of California, Riverside
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- California State Bar Association
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- California Professional Firefighters Association