Atty. Chris A. Blackerby
Chris A. Blackerby is a successful trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in a wide range of matters focusing principally on product liability and personal injury litigation as well as commercial and patent litigation.
Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Chris A. Blackerby at a Glance
Chris A. Blackerby is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Germer PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits United States Court for the Southern, E (1993). Educated at University of Texas Law School (Juris Doctor, 1993) and Associate Editor, Texas Law Review Board of Barristers University of Oklahoma (Bachelor, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships and Affiliations •Defense Research Institute •Texas Association of Defense Counsel •Federal Bar Association •Austin Federal Bar Association •Travis County Bar Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris A. Blackerby
- Chris A. Blackerby is a successful trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in a wide range of matters focusing principally on product liability and personal injury litigation as well as commercial and patent litigation
- He has tried complex cases throughout Texas and elsewhere totaling over $2 billion in controversy
- After graduating law school, Chris served as a Briefing Attorney to the Honorable James R. Nowlin in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- After a successful practice at a large law firm in Austin, Chris joined Germer in 2008
- Chris is a “Texas Super Lawyer” and is rated an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
- Chris routinely handles complex product liability lawsuits for manufacturers
- His clients include tire, automotive, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers
- He has defended cases involving tires, air bags, seatbelts, roof/vehicle structures, rollovers, fires, seats and seat backs and general crashworthiness
- Professional Background •Joined Germer Beaman & Brown in 2008 Recognitions and Honors •Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Practice Areas Explained
Chris A. Blackerby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris A. Blackerby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Personal Injury in Austin
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Chris A. Blackerby is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Austin
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Chris A. Blackerby is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Austin
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Chris A. Blackerby is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Product Liability in Austin
Chris A. Blackerby is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Chris A. Blackerby
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chris A. Blackerby's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chris A. Blackerby brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and real estate, Chris A. Blackerby can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Chris A. Blackerby attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Chris A. Blackerby Handles in Austin
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