Atty. Christopher S. Morris
Chris is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on the litigation of business disputes and employment matters. In addition to his time spent as a federal law clerk, Chris has spent much of his career presenting cases to West Virginia juries.
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About Christopher S. Morris at a glance
Christopher S. Morris is a Partner based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bailey Glasser Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, federal crimes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1999) and Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virgin (2012). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University West Florida (B.A. English, 1993). Active member of West Virginia State Bar Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Hon, John A, and Field, Jr. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on the litigation of business disputes and employment matters
- In addition to his time spent as a federal law clerk, Chris has spent much of his career presenting cases to West Virginia juries
- He maintained a solo practice and served as a county prosecutor before joining a large regional firm, which he left to join Bailey & Glasser
- Chris regularly handles actions involving product liability claims, breaches of contract, confidentiality and trade secrets, and employment matters
- Prior to attending law school, Chris taught English at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida, and holds both a bachelors and masters degree in English
- Order of the Coif
- Patrick Duffy Koontz Scholar, 1999
- Law Clerk to: Hon. David A. Faber, U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, 2003
- Law Clerk, Hon. David A. Faber, U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, 1999-2001
Co-Author
- with, Richard L. Costella, "West Virginia Landlord and Tenant Law: A Proposal for Legislative Reform," 100 W. Va
- L. Rev. 389, 1997
- Speaker, "Employment Related Records in West Virginia," Lorman Education Services, 2005
- Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, Charleston, West Virginia, 2003-2006
- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Fayette County, West Virginia, 2001-2002
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Christopher S. Morris's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher S. Morris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher S. Morris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Christopher S. Morris is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in West Virginia →
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 West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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