Atty. Christopher Garret Brown
Chris Brown is the managing partner of WSHB's office in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has extensive experience in various areas of law, including automobile negligence, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, transportation and trucking law, medical fraud and abuse, and general civil litigation.
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Christopher Garret Brown is a Managing Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2013) and Michigan U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2018). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Michigan State University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Keble College, Oxford, Memberships •National Institute of Trial Attorneys •Michigan Bar Trial Lawyers Section •Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section •United Kingdom's South Eastern Conference - International Trial Lawyers Section. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Brown is the managing partner of WSHB's office in Knoxville, Tennessee
- He has extensive experience in various areas of law, including automobile negligence, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, transportation and trucking law, medical fraud and abuse, and general civil litigation
- A seasoned first-chair trial attorney, Chris has led jury trials in Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas
- Chris began his legal career in Miami, Florida, where he handled cases involving brain injuries, wrongful death, sexual assault, and spinal injuries that required surgery
- He then transitioned to a role as a prosecutor and district attorney, serving as the lead prosecutor for major cases, including homicide, sex crimes, human trafficking, arson, and felonious assaults
- In addition to his trial work, Chris is also a member of the national Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team at WSHB, where he defends state and federal enforcement actions under data privacy statutes as well as high-exposure class action and tech litigation
- Originally from Michigan, Chris proudly holds a degree from Michigan State University and attended law school at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, where he served as the President of the Trial Team
- Outside the office, Chris enjoys playing golf, hiking, hunting, and spending quality time with his wife, a radiologist, and their pets Newsroom News •WSHB Secures Defense Verdict in Texas Vehicle-Intrusion Case with Exposure Exceeding $3.6 Million Trial Results, 5.4.26 •WSHB Launches Office in Tennessee with Chris Brown at the Helm Firm News, 7.1.25 In the News •WSHB Secures Defense Verdict in Texas Vehicle-Intrusion Case with Exposure Exceeding $3.6 Million •Victory in Federal Trial Involving Alleged Destruction of $30 Million Journalism Archive •WSHB Launches Office in Tennessee with Chris Brown at the Helm
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Christopher Garret Brown's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Garret Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Garret Brown is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher Garret Brown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Christopher Garret Brown is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher Garret Brown is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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