Atty. Christopher D. Walsh
Christopher Derek Walsh is a partner in the firm’s Jacksonville office. He is a civil defense attorney with a focus on general civil litigation, insurance coverage, construction defects, trucking claims defense, security negligence, products liability, personal injury/wrongful death and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation.
Arbitration And Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 15+ Years Experience
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About Christopher D. Walsh at a Glance
Christopher D. Walsh is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011), District of Columbia (2013), and Georgia Washington, District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U. (2014). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law J.D. and Certificate in International and Comparative Law (—) and Capella University MBA University of Georgia B.A. Criminal Justice (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Jacksonville Bar Association •State Bar of Georgia •D, C, and Bar. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher D. Walsh
- Christopher Derek Walsh is a partner in the firm’s Jacksonville office
- He is a civil defense attorney with a focus on general civil litigation, insurance coverage, construction defects, trucking claims defense, security negligence, products liability, personal injury/wrongful death and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation
- Mr. Walsh attended law school at Florida Coastal School of law in Jacksonville, FL and obtained his Juris Doctor in 2011
- He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2007
- Mr. Walsh was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011, Washington, D.C
- Bar in 2013 and the Georgia Bar in 2014
- Newsroom News •Jury Returns Complete Defense Verdict in Disputed Intersection Crash Case in St. Johns County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 3.11.2026 •Duval County Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision Case Recent Successful Trial, 11.20.2025 •Defense Secures a No-Causation Verdict in Rear-End Collision Case in Duval County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 10.23.2025 •Defense Verdict Received in Heavily Disputed Rejected Tender Case in Clay County Recent Successful Trial, 6.30.2025 •Greatly Reduced Verdict - Duval County Motor Vehicle Accident Recent Successful Trial, 4.12.2023 •Reduced Verdict - Duval County Traffic Accident Recent Successful Trial, 3.7.2023 Publications 'Opinion Creates Uncertainty for Deadlines on Motions Seeking Extensions,' Daily Business Review
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher D. Walsh's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher D. Walsh handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Personal Injury in Jacksonville
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Jacksonville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in Jacksonville
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Jacksonville
Christopher D. Walsh is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Product Liability in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville Choose Christopher D. Walsh
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 D. Walsh's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher D. Walsh brings 15+ 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 Florida, District of Columbia, and Georgia Washington, District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U., Christopher D. Walsh can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and class action, Christopher D. Walsh can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Christopher D. Walsh 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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Common Legal Issues Christopher D. Walsh Handles in Jacksonville
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