A recent example of Chris’s ability to guide clients through complicated matters is his wide-ranging representation of Wayne County in the development and activation of its new Criminal Justice Center – a $650+ million public-private construction project scheduled to be completed in 2024. A project of this size and complexity requires continuous interaction between multiple stakeholders and various consultants, contractors, and professionals, as well as the coordination and resolution of countless business and legal issues. Wayne County relies on Chris to oversee and manage these issues on a daily basis, and it is deeply gratifying for him to play such an integral role in helping his client complete a project that will vastly improve Wayne County for decades to come.

More than just an advocate, Chris works closely with his clients to truly understand all aspects of their operations and objectives, so strategies and solutions are tailored to their unique needs. For those matters where a business solution is not possible, Chris is an experienced and accomplished litigator. His exhaustive and meticulous preparation, writing skills, and ability to distill complex issues into concise legal arguments frequently lead to favorable results for his clients – both as plaintiffs and defendants.

Chris’s litigation work includes recovering millions of dollars for lenders and governmental agencies in mortgage fraud-related cases and setting legal precedent for loss recovery in Michigan. Some of Chris’s other recent cases include:

• Representing a plaintiff in a breach of contract case seeking damages in the form of lost profits that resulted in a $2.4 million settlement;
• Representing a director of a Delaware corporation in extensive litigation that resulted in the client taking control of the company;
• Representing an automotive supplier in a trial that resulted in a $565,000 judgment against defendants for intentional interference with business relations;
• Defending an insurance plan against a breach of contract case filed by an employer with claimed damages exceeding $15 million that resulted in a $0 dismissal with prejudice; and
• Defending an environmental company against a $500,000 professional negligence claim that resulted in summary disposition on the merits in favor of the client.

Chris earned his undergraduate degree in psychology with honors from Michigan State University, and attended Michigan State University College of Law, where he graduated in the top three percent of his class and was a member of the Law Review. Chris enjoys traveling with his family and watching his three kids participate in various sporting activities.