Atty. Christopher C. Broughton
Chris Broughton represents owners, developers, and contractors in complex transactional matters and disputes concerning the construction and development of major projects. He represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation for construction disputes across industries and project types, including airports, energy facilities, hotels, industrial facilities, multi-family developments, mixed-use projects, and other traditional commercial developments.
Construction Law Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Christopher C. Broughton at a Glance
Christopher C. Broughton is an Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on construction. Educated at North Carolina State University (B.A., 2017) and University of North Carolina School of Law J.D. Order of the Barristers; Board Member, Holderness Moot Court; Eugene Gressman & Daniel H. Pollitt Oral Advocacy Award (—). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher C. Broughton
- Chris Broughton represents owners, developers, and contractors in complex transactional matters and disputes concerning the construction and development of major projects
- He represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation for construction disputes across industries and project types, including airports, energy facilities, hotels, industrial facilities, multi-family developments, mixed-use projects, and other traditional commercial developments
- His cases often involve contractor terminations, delay claims, extra work claims, payment claims, and significant construction defects
- Chris also manages a transactional practice that includes drafting and negotiating construction and design agreements for clients across a wide array of industries, including energy, technology, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and consumer goods sectors for projects in the United States and international markets
- He has drafted and negotiated agreements across all forms of project delivery and has experience with bespoke project documents and all types of industry forms
- Chris also advises clients on inter-project issues and claims avoidance practices
- Concentrations •Construction litigation •Construction contracts •Construction risk management Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, “Georgia Firm of the Year,” Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Construction Practice Group of the Year,” 2025 •Team Member, a Law360 “Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,” 2023
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Construction Law in Atlanta
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Christopher C. Broughton
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 C. Broughton's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Christopher C. Broughton's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Christopher C. Broughton 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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