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Christopher Nease is a first chair trial lawyer who has tried numerous jury and bench trials, including multi-week product liability trials over the course of his career. He concentrates his practice on the defense of multinational companies, Fortune 500 corporations, and individuals in high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts across the U.S. Advising and appearing on behalf of some of the world’s largest manufacturers as trial and appellate counsel, Chris has played an active role in all stages of litigation ranging from case preparation through trial and post-trial motions. He has been involved in diverse types of litigation, including product liability, premises liability, tort liability, and trademark infringement. 

Experience

  • Johnson v. Philip Morris USA, et al., Valencia County, N.M., Defense Verdict (2024)
  • Waters v. Philip Morris USA, et. al., Santa Fe County, N.M., Defense Verdict (2023) (Courtroom View Network Top-10 Defense Verdict for 2023)
  • Danenberg Jones v. Walmart, Jackson County, M.O., Defense Verdict (2022)*
  • Mendez v. Philip Morris USA, et. al., Miami-Dade County, F.L., Low Damages Plaintiff Verdict (2022)*

*Reflects experience at previous employer.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston, 1997
  • B.A., University of Missouri, 1994

Admissions

  • Florida
  • Missouri
  • Texas
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Activities

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Federal Bar Association
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Christopher Nease