Atty. Christopher K. Speed
CHRISTOPHER K. SPEED joined the firm as a shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years.
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Christopher K. Speed is a Shareholder based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), District of Columbia (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. District Court for the District of Columb (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1973) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- CHRISTOPHER K. SPEED joined the firm as a shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years
- He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents, and defective products
- Mr. Speed is also a founding member of the Northern Virginia Plaintiffs Bar, an organization of plaintiff lawyers dedicated to improving the ability of victims to pursue justice for their injuries
- He often uses his experience as a licensed pilot to represent victims and their families involved in aircraft crashes
- Mr. Speed is a member of the Florida Justice Association, formerly known as the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- and the American Association for Justice, formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- A sought-after public speaker, he has lectured on civil injury trials and in the fields of plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice
- Mr. Speed has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over 25 years
- Mr. Speed received a bachelor of arts degree from Georgetown University, and a law degree from the George Washington University Law School
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Christopher K. Speed is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Christopher K. Speed is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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