Christopher Garret Brown

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Biography

Chris Brown is the managing partner of WSHB's office in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has extensive experience in various areas of law, including automobile negligence, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, transportation and trucking law, as well as medical fraud and abuse, and general civil litigation. A seasoned first-chair trial attorney, Chris has led jury trials in Florida, Michigan, and Tennessee.

Chris began his legal career in Miami, Florida, where he handled cases involving brain injuries, wrongful death, sexual assault, and spinal injuries that required surgery. He then transitioned to a role as a prosecutor and district attorney, serving as the lead prosecutor for major cases, including homicide, sex crimes, human trafficking, arson, and felonious assaults.

Originally from Michigan, Chris proudly holds a degree from Michigan State University and attended law school at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, where he served as the President of the Trial Team.

In his free time, Chris enjoys golfing, hiking, singing, and spending quality time with his wife, a radiologist, and their pets.

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News

•WSHB Launches Office in Tennessee with Chris Brown at the Helm
Firm News, 7.1.25

In the News

•Victory in Federal Trial Involving Alleged Destruction of $30 Million Journalism Archive
•WSHB Launches Office in Tennessee with Chris Brown at the Helm

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Transportation
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
  • Complex Tort and Casualty

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Michigan State University, B.A., 2004
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
Tennessee, permitted to practice pending admission; 2013, Florida; 2018, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Memberships:

Memberships

•National Institute of Trial Attorneys
•Michigan Bar Trial Lawyers Section
•Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
•United Kingdom's South Eastern Conference - International Trial Lawyers Section (Keble College, Oxford)

Languages:
Russian and Ukrainian
Reported Cases:
Experience: Victory in Federal Trial Involving Alleged Destruction of $30 Million Journalism Archive; 10.7.25
ISLN:
922611637

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865-234-0397  Phone

305-372-3987  Fax

865-267-8051  Fax

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www.wshblaw.com/professionals-christopher-brown

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