Atty. Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon

Atty. Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon

Chris Hammon practices in the areas of labor and employment litigation, arbitration, counseling, and investigation. He represents management in all variety of employment disputes before federal and state courts and administrative agencies and before various arbitral tribunals.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon at a glance

Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon is a employment attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1999) and Florida International University (BS, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Hammon practices in the areas of labor and employment litigation, arbitration, counseling, and investigation
  • He represents management in all variety of employment disputes before federal and state courts and administrative agencies and before various arbitral tribunals
  • Mr. Hammon also provides human resources counseling advice to employers on compliance and employee management and relations issues.Mr
  • Hammon has experience representing employers in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in the transportation, aerospace, and health care fields
  • Mr. Hammon also has significant expertise assisting domestic employers with labor and employment issues relating to their operations abroad, and with counseling foreign companies on compliance issues involving their U.S. operations.Mr
  • Hammon lectures frequently on a variety of labor and employment law topics
  • He is fluent in Spanish, being a native speaker of that language

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Miami 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon

Where is Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon's law office located?
Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon handle?
Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon go to law school?
Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (BS, 1994).
How can I contact Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon received?
Christopher P. "Chris" Hammon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1999
BS
Florida International University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Harassment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyer (2011-2013), and Florida Rising Stars (2009-10) by Super Lawyer Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Top Lawyer in South Florida" for labor and employment law (2010, 2012, 2013) by South Florida Legal Guide
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor & Employment -- Top Lawyers (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide -- Top Lawyers in South Florida (2011)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Miami)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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