Biography
As a civil trial lawyer, Chris litigates complex commercial matters, business disputes and real estate controversies.
He also litigates construction-related matters, representing owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals. Further, Chris handles claims against municipalities and others who interfere with property rights of businesses. He also defends clients in claims brought by municipalities regarding the use of their properties.
Chris litigates complex business disputes in state and federal courts -- at trial and in appellate matters -- as well as in arbitrations and mediations. Chris represents clients in such diverse industries as construction, financial services and transportation. He also represents real estate agencies and property owners in disputes arising out of transactions. Chris has also litigated issues related to property rights between adjoining property owners, such as easements.
Chris has tried and arbitrated complex business matters, including injunctions and matters needing special and urgent relief. Among other things, he handles the prosecution and defense of the following types of litigation:
- Antitrust
- Breach of contract
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Civil rights claims
- Commercial landlord/tenant
- Construction defect
- Construction liens
- Consumer fraud
- Corporate governance
- Defamation
- Directors' and officers' liability
- Ethics issues
- Foreclosure actions
- Fraud claims
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Orders to show cause
- Professional liability
- Real estate controversies
- Restrictive covenants
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Tortious interference
- Trade secrets
- Unfair business practices and competition
- Warranty claims
Beyond Fox Rothschild
Chris was a Commissioner for the Atlantic County Improvement Authority. He previously served on the Executive Leadership Team of the Southern NJ Heart Association Walk and coached Hammonton High School's Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams.
Chris has also volunteered as an attorney for South Jersey Legal Services by representing victims of domestic violence seeking final restraining orders.
He is also a Board Member and Coach with Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball and previously coached Duke’s Lacrosse Club.
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Education
- Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2006)
- University of Notre Dame (B.A., cum laude, 2002)
Memberships
- New Jersey District 1 Ethics Committee, Past Secretary
- Atlantic County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Past Chair
- Hammonton Regular Republican Club, Past President
Board of Directors
- Atlantic County Improvement Authority, Former Commissioner
- St. Mary of Mount Carmel Parish, Former Trustee and Finance Council Member
