Atty. Christopher Calip Watts

Atty. Christopher Calip Watts

Christopher Calip Watts is a lawyer practicing litigation & dispute resolution, adr, bankruptcy and 14 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Houston Houston 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Calip Watts at a glance

Christopher Calip Watts is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District Court (2013), Texas (2013), and US District Court for the Southern District of Texas (2014). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2013) and Carleton College (B.A., 2007). Provides legal services in Chinese. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Calip Watts is a lawyer practicing litigation & dispute resolution, adr, bankruptcy and 14 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Christopher practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Calip Watts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Calip Watts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Christopher Calip Watts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Christopher Calip Watts is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Houston 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Calip Watts

Where is Christopher Calip Watts's law office located?
Christopher Calip Watts's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Mayer Brown LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Calip Watts handle?
Christopher Calip Watts focuses on business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Christopher Calip Watts practiced law?
Christopher Calip Watts has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
What languages does Christopher Calip Watts speak?
Christopher Calip Watts provides legal services in Chinese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Christopher Calip Watts go to law school?
Christopher Calip Watts earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Christopher Calip Watts for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Calip Watts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2013
B.A.
Carleton College
- 2007

Languages

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District Court
Admitted: 2013
Texas
Admitted: 2013
US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2014

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