Chris focuses on construction and commercial business litigation. He has been involved in the successful resolution of claims in state and federal courts in Ohio and Kentucky as well as multiple private arbitrations and mediations.

Chris’s pre-law background is firmly rooted in the construction industry. In 2003, he received his undergraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati. He worked for an ENR Top 500 Specialty Contractor as a project manager/estimator before and while attending law school. 

Prior to joining Porter Wright, Chris worked as a bond attorney for a national surety where he was involved in the investigation and disposition of complex claims against construction payment and performance bonds and various commercial surety bonds. He worked closely with outside counsel and consultants throughout the country and developed a first-hand understanding and perspective of client expectations.