Atty. Christopher J. Watkins
Christopher J. Watkins is a Partner in our Alpharetta office, and he has extensive experience as a litigator for construction, insurance coverage, transportation, and general liability matters.
Profile Summary
About Christopher J. Watkins at a glance
Christopher J. Watkins is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on real estate and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle (2010). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 2010) and North Georgia College & State University (M.P.A. North, 2007). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Forsyth County Bar Association •National Guard Association of Georgia •National Guard Association of the United States •Veterans of Foreign Wars. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Christopher J. Watkins is a Partner in our Alpharetta office, and he has extensive experience as a litigator for construction, insurance coverage, transportation, and general liability matters
- Chris has represented contractors, subcontractors, and insurers in a wide range of disputes including construction defect, architectural and engineering errors and omissions, and insurance coverage claims
- He has also handled many liability evaluations, damage estimates, and coverage assessments for claims
- Chris’s transportation and general liability experience includes the representation of commercial drivers, homeowners, and small business owners in suits brought against them
- On behalf of his clients he has successfully litigated car wreck, premises liability, dog bite, and many other types of cases
- Prior to joining Hall Booth Smith, Chris was an attorney at a boutique litigation firm in the Atlanta area, where he litigated wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims and served as lead counsel in multiple cases
- His experience gives Chris a thorough understanding and appreciation for the many facets of personal injury litigation
- Chris has received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated from Martindale-Hubbell
- This is the highest peer rating standard from Martindale-Hubbell and is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers
- Chris earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, where he served as an Editor of the Oklahoma Journal of Law and Technology
- He also holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Georgia
- He also serves as a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard, where he is the Judge Advocate for the 78th Troop Command
- Chris deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as senior legal counsel for a 1,500-person combat support brigade and as a Foreign Claims Commission Officer who settled property and personal injury claims with the local population in Southern Afghanistan
- Chris’s military education includes the Basic and Advance Courses from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center & School at the University of Virginia School of Law
- Experience Chris has represented clients in a wide range of wrongful death, personal injury, and other high-exposure general liability matters in construction, transportation, and other industries
- He also assists clients with liability and damage estimates, insurance coverage evaluations, and other pre-litigation matters
- Construction Chris represents contractors, subcontractors, and insurers in a wide range of disputes including construction defect, architectural and engineering errors and omissions, and insurance coverage claims
- Insurance Coverage Chris represents individuals, companies, and their insurers on insurance coverage matters of all sizes and types, including complex and high-risk injury and wrongful death cases
- Transportation Chris protects the rights of trucking companies, drivers, and their insurers in personal injury, wrongful death, vehicular accident, and other related claims
- Recognition •Top Lawyers , Construction Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026 •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers, 2024-2026 In the Press 27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine January 29, 2026 Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher J. Watkins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Watkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher J. Watkins is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Christopher J. Watkins is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Atlanta or all attorneys in Georgia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Christopher J. Watkins
Where is Christopher J. Watkins's law office located?
What practice areas does Christopher J. Watkins handle?
How long has Christopher J. Watkins practiced law?
Where did Christopher J. Watkins go to law school?
How can I contact Christopher J. Watkins for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Christopher J. Watkins received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.