Chris is a Partner in the Litigation Department, and has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts. He has handled a wide variety of both civil and criminal cases, including a highly publicized case involving an Ohio anesthesiologist who was convicted of aggravated murder, as well as representing the Sgt. Major of the Army in a high-profile sexual harassment case.
Chris's aggressive mindset and attention to detail enable him to craft a strategy that fits his clients' needs as they approach trial. He also has significant appellate experience, including having hundreds of sex offender registration cases overturned by the Ohio Supreme Court based on the constitutionality of the law.
Memberships & Affiliations
· Cincinnati Bar Association
· West Virginia Bar Association
· Kentucky Bar Association
· Northern Kentucky Anti-Terrorism Team, Executive Committee
· Hamilton County Courts, Arbitrator
Distinctions
· Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star by Law & Politics 2005
Experience
U.S. v. Sowell
Death Row Inmate
Represented death row inmate in case before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
United States vs. McKinney
Sgt. Major of the Army, Gene McKinney
Represented Sgt. Major of the Army, Gene McKinney, in a court-martial relating to allegations of sexual harassment.
State v. Wangler Appeal
Mark Wangler
Representing Mark Wangler, a former Ohio anesthesiologist who was convicted for the murder of his wife, in his appeal.
Commonwealth vs. Seldon
Seldon
Our client was charged with attempted murder following allegations that he shot the victim at point blank range, leaving the victim seriously injured and requiring the use of a wheelchair.
Luther vs. Cracker Barrel
We represented Cracker Barrel in a jury trial where the victim claimed personal injury resulting from a fall.