Atty. Christopher James Skinner
Chris Skinner is a litigation associate in the Memphis office of Reifers Holmes & Peters LLC. He concentrates his practice on civil defense litigation for the firm’s railroad clients but possesses a broad range of legal experience in cases and disputes related to personal injury, breach of contract, estate administration, employment discrimination, entertainment and intellectual property, as well as various appellate matters.
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Christopher James Skinner is an Associate based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Reifers Holmes & Peters, LLC.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2011). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Skinner is a litigation associate in the Memphis office of Reifers Holmes & Peters LLC. He concentrates his practice on civil defense litigation for the firm’s railroad clients but possesses a broad range of legal experience in cases and disputes related to personal injury, breach of contract, estate administration, employment discrimination, entertainment and intellectual property, as well as various appellate matters
- Chris assists clients in navigating complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes through trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution
- A Memphis native, Chris graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2008 with a degree in Managerial Finance, after which he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of law in 2011
- While in law school, he independently pursued and secured publication of An Obligation to Live, a law review article on the concept of volunteerism on death row, which has since become part of the legal academic record and cited by subsequent publications
- Outside of work, Chris enjoys songwriting, staying active, and proudly showing off his dog, Lula
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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 Memphis 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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