Atty. Christopher Michael Graham
Christopher Michael Graham is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property & technology and 2 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Business & Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Westport, CT · 33+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Michael Graham at a Glance
Christopher Michael Graham is a Partner based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Verrill Dana LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1993) and New York U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut U.S. District Court for the Southern Di (2009). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Lehigh University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Connecticut Bar Association New York Bar Association American Bar Association Association for Corporate Growth - Connecticut Chapter. Serves clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Michael Graham
- Christopher Michael Graham is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property & technology and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Christopher practices at Verrill Dana LLP in Westport, CT
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Christopher Michael Graham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael Graham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Westport.
Business & Corporate Law in Westport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Westport
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Christopher Michael Graham is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Connecticut →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Westport
Christopher Michael Graham is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Westport
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Westport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Westport-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 Westport Choose Christopher Michael Graham
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 Graham's practice in the field of business, ip, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Michael Graham brings 33+ 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 Connecticut and New York U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut U.S. District Court for the Southern Di, Christopher Michael Graham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and m&a, Christopher Michael Graham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Westport
A Westport-based practice means Christopher Michael Graham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher Michael Graham Handles in Westport
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