Atty. Chris Carrington
Over the course of his career, Chris Carrington has had the opportunity to view the law from many different perspectives. Before co-founding his own practice with partner Doug Richards, he served as a state prosecutor in the 18th Judicial District.
Profile Summary
About Chris Carrington at a glance
Chris Carrington is a business and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Richards Carrington LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2005) and New York (2015). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Over the course of his career, Chris Carrington has had the opportunity to view the law from many different perspectives
- Before co-founding his own practice with partner Doug Richards, he served as a state prosecutor in the 18th Judicial District
- Once in private practice, he served as litigation counsel to the Lehman Brothers estate for nearly a decade
- Since then, his practice has grown and now focuses exclusively on civil and commercial litigation
- Today, Mr. Carrington helps clients with contract and fraud disputes, land partition issues, legal malpractice cases, successor liability investigations, and post-judgment litigation
- He has garnered a reputation as something of a fix-it man, with diversified experience that speaks to his depth of talent
- When clients are in need of fast action or creative thinking that they feel they might not get from another firm, they go to him
- He and the Richards Carrington team have been involved in several cases against the Colorado Attorney General, signaling his willingness to take on powerful opponents
- Mr. Carrington is also frequently invited to present to groups such as the Colorado Livestock Association on issues concerning the state’s agricultural industry
- Mr. Carrington received his law degree from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock
- He is licensed to practice in Colorado and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court
- He has been recognized by Colorado Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters from 2013 to 2022
Practice Areas Explained
Chris Carrington's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Carrington handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Chris Carrington is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Chris Carrington is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Colorado attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Denver or all attorneys in Colorado.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Chris Carrington
Where is Chris Carrington's law office located?
What practice areas does Chris Carrington handle?
How long has Chris Carrington practiced law?
Where did Chris Carrington go to law school?
How can I contact Chris Carrington for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Chris Carrington received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.