Atty. Christopher Scott Stratton
Chris Stratton was born and raised in northwestern New Jersey and relocated to the Sunshine State to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee. He obtained a degree in Media Communications and was employed by various media outlets.
Automobile Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 24+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Scott Stratton at a Glance
Christopher Scott Stratton is a Senior Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, contracts, discrimination, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida (2002), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2003), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2004), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2009). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 2002) and Florida State University (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar. Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Scott Stratton
- Chris Stratton was born and raised in northwestern New Jersey and relocated to the Sunshine State to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee
- He obtained a degree in Media Communications and was employed by various media outlets
- Chris also worked for the Florida state legislature prior to law school
- Chris attended the University of Miami School of Law where he was named to the Dean’s List and earned academic honors in his “Litigation Skills” course, among others
- He graduated cum laude in the top 20% of his class and was a member of two scholarly publications – the University of Miami Entertainment & Sports Law Review and the University of Miami Business Law Review
- Chris has been aggressively litigating cases throughout Florida for two decades
- He has been with the firm for over 18 years
- From Jacksonville to Key West…from the Panhandle to Palm Beach, Chris effectively defends major corporations and insured individuals in various types of civil cases including: automobile negligence, construction and industrial accidents (waste/gas/oil/energy industries), insurance coverage issues, negligent security, premises liability, products liability, professional negligence, property damage, public entity defense, transportation and trucking, wrongful death, toxic torts, and subrogation
- Although he is a defense attorney, Chris has the unique experience of having successfully recovered a settlement or verdict of $1 Million or more for a subrogation client
- Chris has also been involved in defending newsworthy claims arising from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside
- Chris is admitted to the Florida Bar, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- He is a past committee member of the Torts & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association
- He was named to Florida SuperLawyers© Rising Stars six years in a row (2011-2016), SuperLawyers© (2024), named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, recognized as a Top Lawyer by Palm Beach Illustrated (2020-2023) and named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Product Liability Litigation and Transportation Law
- Chris resides in Boca Raton, Florida
- Away from work, he likes to spend time with his family, follow college sports, play the guitar, listen to music and enjoy the wonderful Florida outdoors
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Scott Stratton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Scott Stratton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Truck Accidents in West Palm Beach
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Contracts in West Palm Beach
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Workplace Discrimination in West Palm Beach
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Wrongful Death in West Palm Beach
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Personal Injury in West Palm Beach
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
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 venue, 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.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-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 West Palm Beach Choose Christopher Scott Stratton
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 Scott Stratton's practice in the field of truck accidents, contracts, discrimination, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Scott Stratton brings 24+ 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 Florida, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Christopher Scott Stratton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering truck accidents, contracts, and discrimination, Christopher Scott Stratton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Christopher Scott Stratton 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 Scott Stratton Handles in West Palm Beach
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