Atty. Christopher John Kriva

Atty. Christopher John Kriva

Christopher John Kriva is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution. Christopher John received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Silver Spring Silver Spring 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Christopher John Kriva at a glance

Christopher John Kriva is an Atty./Dep. State Voter Protec. Dir. based in Silver Spring, Maryland. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and Northern District of Illinoi (2009). Educated at Northwestern University (B.S. Journalism, 2006) and University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude University of Michigan Law School J.D. 2009 Editor University of Michigan Law School J.D. Michigan Journal of Law Reform (—). Serands clients in Silver Spring, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher John Kriva is a lawyer practicing business litigation & dispute resolution
  • Christopher John received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Christopher John practices in Silver Spring, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Kriva's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Kriva 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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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Where is Christopher John Kriva's law office located?
Christopher John Kriva's law practice is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Kriva handle?
Christopher John Kriva focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Christopher John Kriva practiced law?
Christopher John Kriva has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Christopher John Kriva go to law school?
Christopher John Kriva earned their education at (B.S. Journalism, 2006); (—).
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Education

B.S. Journalism
Northwestern University
- 2006
University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude University of Michigan Law School J.D. 2009 Editor University of Michigan Law School J.D. Michigan Journal of Law Reform
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and Northern District of Illinoi
Admitted: 2009

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