Atty. Christopher James Lopata

Atty. Christopher James Lopata

Christopher James Lopata is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, toxic tort exposure litigation, e-discovery and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a M.S. degree from Columbia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Christopher James Lopata at a glance

Christopher James Lopata is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Jones Day. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of New York (1997). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1996) and Columbia University (M.S. Georgetown, 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher James Lopata is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, toxic tort exposure litigation, e-discovery and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a M.S. degree from Columbia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Christopher practices at Jones Day in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Lopata's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Lopata handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 New York 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher James Lopata

Where is Christopher James Lopata's law office located?
Christopher James Lopata's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Lopata handle?
Christopher James Lopata focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher James Lopata practiced law?
Christopher James Lopata has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Christopher James Lopata go to law school?
Christopher James Lopata earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.S. Georgetown, 1993).
How can I contact Christopher James Lopata for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1996
M.S. Georgetown
Columbia University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1997

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