Atty. Christopher E Varner
Christopher 'Chris' E. Varner is a Partner in the firm's Pensacola office and a member of the general liability and worker's compensation divisions.
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Christopher E Varner is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Flo (1998). Educated at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Arkansas B.A. English and Philosophy (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Gulf Coast Association of Insurance Professionals, since 2010. Serves clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher 'Chris' E. Varner is a Partner in the firm's Pensacola office and a member of the general liability and worker's compensation divisions
- As an accomplished trial attorney for over 25 years, he has represented clients in more than 2,000 cases in a wide range of litigation matters including general civil liability, tort liability, construction law, first party property, presuit fraud investigation coverage, workers' compensation, longshore and harbor workers' compensation, criminal defense, labor/employment law, landlord/tenant, civil rights, and contracts Mr. Varner has appeared before courts in Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Bay, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
- In addition to trying federal cases in the Northern District as well as state court cases in Florida, he has represented clients before administrative agencies throughout the state including Judge of Compensation Claims, Federal Administrative Law Judges, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Public Employee Relations Commission, and Florida Commission on Human Relations
- Mr. Varner has also represented clients in arbitration, including hearings before the American Arbitration Association Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Insurance Law and Personal Injury, recognized since 2025 The Best Lawyers in America , Insurance Law, 2024 Newsroom Publications SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 'Medically Speaking
- Medical Benefits and Causation,' Co- Presenter, 2023 'First Party Property Claims, Start to Finish,' Co-Presenters, June 2022 “The Fall Guy: Fumbles, Falls and Football,' Co-Presenter Webinar, April 2022 'Understanding Social Media and Making It Work For You In Your Case,' 2021 'Late to the Party” Challenges in Defending Late Reported Claims, July 2021 'Claims Professional Ethics,' Co-Presenter, Webinar, April 2021 “The I’s Have it”, Idiopathic Falls/Increased Hazard/Independent Contractor” “Attorney's Fees & Proposals for Settlement,' Co-Presenter, Webinar May 2020 “Special Requirements for Compensability,' Co-Presenter, Webinar, May 2020 '5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters,' Co-Presenter, July 2019 'Rules of the Road,' Co-Presenter, Webinar, April 2019 'Overview of Subrogation and Liens,' Co-Presenter, Webinar, April 2019 “Human Resource Law from Start to Finish” “Successful Hiring & Recruitment Steps” “Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs”
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Christopher E Varner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher E Varner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Christopher E Varner is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher E Varner is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher E Varner is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Christopher E Varner is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Christopher E Varner is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Pensacola 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.
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