M Christian King
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: Appellate
Email address
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205-581-0715Share profile
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About
Provided by M Christian King
Practice Areas
When leading companies are facing bet-the-company litigation, they turn to Chris and his extensive litigation experience to get them through it. One of the firm’s founding partners, Chris is passionate about solving his clients’ problems, whether through prelitigation advice, negotiation or trial. In particular, he has extensive experience with the post-trial and appellate review of punitive damages awards and the limits imposed on them
Career
Chris focuses on high-stakes cases, particularly those involving derivative or class action claims, which frequently carry the risk of significant damages. Much of his practice is devoted to representing Fortune 100 companies, including those in the financial services, manufacturing and energy sectors. Chris often works hand-in-hand with counsel throughout the United States to address serial claims against his clients. He has handled high-exposure cases throughout the Southeast, and has tried many of them to verdict for both plaintiffs and defendants. As a result of his trial resume, Chris has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2004.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Member, American Board of Trial Advocates; Adjunct Faculty, University of Alabama School of Law
Personal
JD, University of Virginia School of Law (1982); BA, Rhodes College (1979, with distinction)
Chambers Review
USA
Christian King enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his deep expertise in appellate proceedings. He represents clients from the manufacturing and energy sectors on single-plaintiff cases, as well as mass torts and class actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris is fantastic to work with. We made the right choice hiring him."
"Chris is fantastic to work with. We made the right choice hiring him."
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