Atty. Christopher J. McClain
Christopher McClain is Senior Counsel in WSHB's White Plains office, where he focuses on employment practices liability and professional liability matters. He represents employers that are subject to suit by employees for harassment and discrimination in the workplace, including violations of Federal Statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, ADEA, wage and hour claims, and the applicable state statutes.
Directors And Officers (D&O) Litigation & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 8+ Years Experience
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About Christopher J. McClain at a Glance
Christopher J. McClain is a Senior Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2018). Educated at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (J.D., 2017) and Pace University (B.S., 2015). Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher J. McClain
- Christopher McClain is Senior Counsel in WSHB's White Plains office, where he focuses on employment practices liability and professional liability matters
- He represents employers that are subject to suit by employees for harassment and discrimination in the workplace, including violations of Federal Statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, ADEA, wage and hour claims, and the applicable state statutes
- He also represents professionals against claims based on alleged errors and omissions in the performance of their professional services
- He additionally defends directors and officers against claims alleging fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duties
- Before joining WSHB, Christopher gained extensive litigation experience
- He handled complex family law matters for a prominent Westchester County law firm and served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Queens County District Attorney's Office
- Christopher graduated magna cum laude from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
- During law school, he was an article editor for the Pace Law Review and a member of the International Moot Court Team
- He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Pace University, where he was a Division II College Football Player
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Christopher J. McClain's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. McClain handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Personal Injury in White Plains
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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Employment Law in White Plains
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher J. McClain is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in White Plains
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-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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Why Clients in White Plains Choose Christopher J. McClain
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 J. McClain's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, and litigation.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, Christopher J. McClain has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and litigation, Christopher J. McClain can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Christopher J. McClain 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 J. McClain Handles in White Plains
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