Attorney Profile
Christopher M. Davis
Christopher Davis
Seattle
Washington (WA)
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury Plaintiff: General (80%), Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice (20%)
Personal Injury Plaintiff: General
Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice
Industry Groups:
American Assoc For Justice, American Lawyers Academy, American Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial Attorneys), North American Brain Injury Society, Wash. State Bar, Washington State Assoc. For Justice
Law School:
University of Oregon School of Law
Profile
Chris Davis is the founder and principal of Davis Law Group, P.S., a boutique personal injury practice that specializes in plaintiffs' personal injury law, with an emphasis on automobile and pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury cases, medical negligence, spinal cord injury and insurance claims. A former prosecuting attorney, Mr. Davis has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. He is the author or co-author of at least seven (7) books in the field of wrongful death and personal injury law. He has obtained several million dollar and multi-million dollar settlements and/or verdicts, including those involving prominent and newsworthy cases. Mr. Davis has also been recognized as an expert legal commentator, and has been featured on local and national news shows, including CNN's Anderson Cooper 360. In 2007, Mr. Davis was appointed to the Board of Governors of the Washington State Association for Justice (formerly Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, North American Brain Injury Society, Brain Injury Association of Washington, American Association for Justice, and the American Trial Lawyers Association (he has been named in the Top 100 Trial Attorneys every year since 2007). Mr. Davis is also a Charter Member of the American Lawyers Academy, an organization dedicated to promoting and achieving excellence in the legal profession. In 2011, Mr. Davis was chosen by the ALA as "Personal Injury Attorney of the Year." Mr. Davis started the Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Award that recognizes and rewards high school athletes for their successes on the field and in the classroom. In addition, Mr. Davis started the Teacher School Supplies Gift Program by donating several thousands of dollars each year to help teachers purchase school supplies for their students. Mr. Davis is also a fundraiser & supporter of MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving. A lifelong Washington State resident, Mr. Davis received his finance degree in 1989 (with honors) from the Foster Business School at the University of Washington and his law degree in 1993 from the University of Oregon. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children.
Selected To
Washington Super Lawyers 2011
Washington Super Lawyers 2010
Washington Super Lawyers 2009
Washington Super Lawyers 2008
Washington Rising Stars 2007
Washington Super Lawyers 2007
Historical data is only available from 2003
Articles about Christopher Davis appearing in Super Lawyers
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About Christopher Davis
Admitted: 1993, Washington
Professional Webpage: www.injurytriallawyer.com/bio.cfm?id=442
Honors and Awards:
- In 2007 and 2008, Mr. Davis was chosen as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for Washington State, based on his expertise and success in litigating personal injury cases, including auto and pedestrian accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical negligence and other serious personal injury claims., American Trial Lawyers Assoc., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2007
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program: DLG provides college scholarships to deserving high school students who perform inside the classroom and on the field., 2008
- Washington State MADD Chapter Volunteer and Fundraiser Supporter Organized and financially supported Washington State's 1st Annual Walk Like MADD Walkathon to fight drunk driving deaths/injuries , 2010
- Davis Law Group Public School Teacher Supplies Program: DLG has teamed up with Office Max to donate $100 of school supplies each week during the school year to deserving public school teachers. DLG supports our public schools!!, 2010
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Mr. Davis' book helps explain personal injury law and guide accident victims through the claims and legal process., Author, The Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Accident Case, 2007
- Mr. Davis' book provides a guide to parents about the insurance claims process for children that have been injured and harmed., Author, Little Kids, Big Accidents, 2008
- Mr. Davis' book provides a more detailed and exhaustive discussion about the legal process, what's involved with a personal injury lawsuit, and how to evaluate the value of a personal injury case., Author, Personal Injury 101: A Reference Guide for Accident Victims in Washington, 2009
- Mr. Davis' book provides a thorough guide and explanation of the claims and legal processes for family members struggling with the death of a loved one., Author, Wrongful Death Law in Washington State, 2010
- Mr. Davis' book explans the claims and legal process for injured bicyclists, and how to find coverage for medical bills and lost wages., Author, Wheels of Justice: Essential Guide to Bicycle Law in Washington, 2011
- Mr. Davis' book explains the insurance claims and legal process for pedestrians injured by car accidents., Author, Right of Way: Pedestrian Accident Cases in Washington, 2011
Verdicts and Settlements:
- $5 Million Settlement for traumatic brain injury victim w/spinal fractures., 2007
- $4 Million Settlement for wrongful death of single mother., 2009
- $1 Million Settlement Dog Attack, 2010
- $1.6 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice, 2010
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Personal Injury Attorney of the Year Award by the American Lawyers Academy, 2011
Educational Background:
- University of Washington, Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, 1989
- University of Oregon School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
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