Chris concentrates his practice in general civil litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals on a number of different legal issues, including breach of contract, construction, mechanic's liens, mortgage foreclosures, and real estate.
Chris has been with Gray Plant Mooty since 1999 and is a principal of the firm.
Experience
- In re Cities of Annandale and Maple Lake NPDES/SDS Permit Issuance for Discharge of Treated Wastewater, 702 N.W.2d 768 (Minn. Ct. App. 2005), rev'd, 731 N.W.2d 502 (Minn. 2007) (represented cities in challenge against issuance of discharge permit for operation of wastewater treatment facility)
- In re Cities of Annandale and Maple Lake, Nos. A04-520, A04-531, 2005 WL 14915 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 4, 2005) (represented cities in challenge against issuance of conditional use permit for construction and operation of wastewater treatment facility)
- Stone Creek Golf Course, Inc. v. Benton County Planning Commission, No. C0-02-1142, 2003 WL 448931 (Minn. Ct. App. Feb. 25, 2003) (represented private owner in challenge against issuance of conditional use permit for construction and operation of livestock facility)
Presentations
- Appellate Seminar, NALS of Greater Minnesota, Inc.
- Construction Seminar, Lorman Education Services
- Construction Seminar, Central Minnesota Builders Association
Education
- Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D.,
magna cum laude, 1998
Dickinson Law Review, editor in chief - Gustavus Adolphus College, magna cum laude, 1994
Professional Activities
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Stearns-Benton Bar Association
- Law clerk for the Honorable Bruce D. Willis
Minnesota Court of Appeals, 1998-1999
Honors and Distinctions
- "Rising Star," Minnesota Law & Politics, 2006, 2008
Community Involvement
- Becker Youth Sports Association, volunteer basketball coach