Atty. Christopher James Murdoch

Atty. Christopher James Murdoch

Christopher James Murdoch is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust, trade regulation and competition, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Murdoch at a glance

Christopher James Murdoch is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Appeals Court, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. (1987), Illinois Supreme Court (1987), Wisconsin (2018), and Michigan (2019). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. (—) and Georgetown University B.A. Economics and Philosophy (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher James Murdoch is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust, trade regulation and competition, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Christopher practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Murdoch's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher James Murdoch

Where is Christopher James Murdoch's law office located?
Christopher James Murdoch's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Murdoch handle?
Christopher James Murdoch focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher James Murdoch practiced law?
Christopher James Murdoch has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Christopher James Murdoch go to law school?
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How can I contact Christopher James Murdoch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher James Murdoch received?
Christopher James Murdoch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D.
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Georgetown University B.A. Economics and Philosophy
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Appeals Court, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S.
Admitted: 1987
Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2018
Michigan
Admitted: 2019
Texas
Admitted: 2024

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