Atty. Christopher Scott Duke

Atty. Christopher Scott Duke

Christopher Scott Duke is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation, employment law and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Scott Duke at a glance

Christopher Scott Duke is a Shareholder based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in FL and U.S. Dist. Ct., So. Dist. of FL (1991), Florida (1991), and U.S. Dist. Ct., Middle Dist. of FL U.S. Dist. Ct., No. Dist. of FL U.S. Ct. of Appeals, Eleventh Cir (2000). Educated at Univ. of Florida (J.D., 1991) and Davidson College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Scott Duke is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation, employment law and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Christopher practices at Akerman LLP in West Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Scott Duke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Scott Duke 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.

Christopher Scott Duke is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Scott Duke

Where is Christopher Scott Duke's law office located?
Christopher Scott Duke's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Scott Duke handle?
Christopher Scott Duke focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Christopher Scott Duke practiced law?
Christopher Scott Duke has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Christopher Scott Duke go to law school?
Christopher Scott Duke earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Christopher Scott Duke for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Scott Duke directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher Scott Duke received?
Christopher Scott Duke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Florida
- 1991
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

FL and U.S. Dist. Ct., So. Dist. of FL
Admitted: 1991
Florida
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Dist. Ct., Middle Dist. of FL U.S. Dist. Ct., No. Dist. of FL U.S. Ct. of Appeals, Eleventh Cir
Admitted: 2000

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