Atty. Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz
Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz is a lawyer practicing e-discovery services & strategy, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 8 other areas of law. Christopher Michael 'Chris' received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1997, and has been licensed for 27 years.
E Discovery Services & Strategy & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 27+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz at a Glance
Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz is an Of Counsel; Co-Chair, E-Discovery Services & Strategy Group based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western Distric (1999) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Arizona District Court (2011). Educated at University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Arizona (M.A. University, 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz
- Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz is a lawyer practicing e-discovery services & strategy, litigation, intellectual property litigation and 8 other areas of law
- Christopher Michael 'Chris' received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1997, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Christopher Michael 'Chris' practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Patent Law in Dallas
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Class Action in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, class action, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western Distric and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Arizona District Court, Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher Michael 'Chris' Schultz Handles in Dallas
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