Atty. Christopher Barkas
Chris Barkas is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice focuses primarily on the defense of commercial vehicle claims, products liability claims and retail/premises liability claims. An AV Preeminent® rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell®, Chris has practiced law in the North Florida area for more than 20 years and has conducted jury trials in many of the counties in the area.
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Christopher Barkas is an attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida, practforg at Carr Allison. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida State Bar. Educated at Samford University (JD, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Barkas is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice focuses primarily on the defense of commercial vehicle claims, products liability claims and retail/premises liability claims
- An AV Preeminent® rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell®, Chris has practiced law in the North Florida area for more than 20 years and has conducted jury trials in many of the counties in the area
- In the early part of his career, Chris was an assistant state attorney under Janet Reno in Miami (FL)
- During this time, he conducted dozens of felony jury trials involving robbery, narcotics and homicide
- Chris is active in professional organizations including USLAW Network, the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
- Chris is admitted to practice before all courts in Florida, including the US District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
- Currently, Chris serves as treasurer for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Tallahassee Chapter
- Chris enjoys playing golf, traveling with his family, cooking and watching college sports
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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