Atty. Christopher Barraza
Chris Barraza is a seasoned litigator with plaintiff and defense experience spanning all phases of litigation. Chris practices in federal and state courts across the United States, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution forums.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 19+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Barraza at a Glance
Christopher Barraza is an Associate based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Denlea & Carton LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on federal crimes, securities, whistleblower, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2007), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2008), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2009), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (2013). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2006) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1999). Provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Barraza
- Chris Barraza is a seasoned litigator with plaintiff and defense experience spanning all phases of litigation
- Chris practices in federal and state courts across the United States, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution forums
- Chris has represented foreign and domestic clients in a variety of industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, consumer products, financial services, insurance, maritime, materials science, nuclear energy, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals
- Chris’ subject matter expertise is broad, encompassing antitrust, complex commercial disputes, deceptive trade practices, False Claims Act, mass torts, product liability, civil RICO, and securities
- Chris also has substantial courtroom experience, including first chair jury trials and arguing appeals
- Prior to joining Denlea & Carton, Chris was a litigator at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP and Labaton Sucharow LLP. Chris lives in Greenwich with his wife and two children
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Christopher Barraza's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Barraza handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Federal Crimes in White Plains
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Securities Law in White Plains
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in White Plains
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Product Liability in White Plains
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Civil Litigation in White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-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 White Plains Choose Christopher Barraza
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 Christopher Barraza's practice in the field of federal crimes, securities, whistleblower, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Barraza brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, Christopher Barraza can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering federal crimes, securities, and whistleblower, Christopher Barraza can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Christopher Barraza attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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