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.
Arbitration And Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Pensacola, FL · 28+ Years Experience
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About Christopher E Varner at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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”
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher E Varner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher E Varner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pensacola.
Personal Injury in Pensacola
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 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment Law in Pensacola
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher E Varner is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in Pensacola
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher E Varner is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Workers Compensation in Pensacola
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 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Pensacola
Christopher E Varner is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pensacola
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.
Pensacola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pensacola-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 Pensacola Choose Christopher E Varner
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 E Varner's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, real estate, workers comp, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher E Varner brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and real estate, Christopher E Varner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pensacola
A Pensacola-based practice means Christopher E Varner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher E Varner Handles in Pensacola
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