Atty. Christopher Solop
Christopher Solop leads the firm’s Construction Litigation and Government Contracts sections. Chris has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of construction and government contracts, including pre- and post award protests, equitable adjustment and claim preparation, and litigation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, MS · 39+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Solop at a Glance
Christopher Solop is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Biggs, Ingram & Solop, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, construction, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Mississippi State U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Souther (1987), Federal Courts (1987), Tennessee State (2005), and Middle District Courts (2005). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1987) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Capitol Area Bar Association and American Bar Association. Serves clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Solop
- Christopher Solop leads the firm’s Construction Litigation and Government Contracts sections
- Chris has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of construction and government contracts, including pre- and post award protests, equitable adjustment and claim preparation, and litigation
- Chris’s practice also includes arbitration and mediation of complex construction claims
- Chris's experience in construction law and litigation spans more than thirty (30) years
- Representing both public and private clients in the industry, Chris has been an advocate for their interests from contract bidding and negotiation through resolution of claims
- He has pursued successful bid protests before federal, state, and local authorities
- His construction claim and litigation experience includes both "above" and "below ground" construction of commercial and residential projects: gas line installation/construction and horizontal directional drilling
- levee construction and rehabilitation
- dock construction
- dredging
- military family housing construction
- highway and infrastructure construction
- Claims issues have involved defective plans and specifications
- insurance coverage and defense
- scheduling, acceleration, and delays
- constructive changes
- variations in estimated quantities
- site access and differing site conditions
- terminations for default and convenience
- and productivity and loss of efficiency claims
- Chris has also litigated numerous payment and performance bond claims associated with contract disputes
- His experience includes negotiating tender and takeover agreements with sureties where the contractor has defaulted on its performance obligations and defending against surety claims under the general indemnity agreement
- He has also represented clients in timber trespass claims, and his prior experience with the U.S Forestry Service uniquely positions him to understand all aspects of the timber industry
- Chris’s public procurement experience extends to services contracts with federal, state, and local governments, including: contracts for military food service, Randolph Sheppard Act vendor litigation and arbitration, and military family housing maintenance
- Chris represents owners, prime contractors, and subcontractors
- He has arbitrated, mediated, and tried numerous construction and commercial disputes
- He is also General Counsel for the Associated General Contractors of Mississippi
- Chris's experience also includes representing large and small construction and service contractors on all aspects of federal and state acquisition issues, including: award protests
- small-business size protests
- Section 8(a) issues
- U.S
- Small Business Administration HUBZone, Mentor-Protégé, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business procurement program and other programs
- disputes, claims, and appeals
- He has prepared numerous joint venture and teaming agreements that have been approved by the U.S
- Small Business Administration to the advantage of large and small companies under various small-business assistance programs
- Chris is an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and a certified mediator and arbitrator on the Mississippi State Bar's List
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Solop's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Solop handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Contracts in Jackson
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Business & Corporate Law in Jackson
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Construction Law in Jackson
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Civil Litigation in Jackson
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Mediation & Arbitration in Jackson
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-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 Jackson Choose Christopher Solop
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 Solop's practice in the field of contracts, business, construction, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Solop brings 39+ 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 Mississippi State U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Souther, Federal Courts, and Tennessee State, Christopher Solop can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and construction, Christopher Solop can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Christopher Solop 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 Solop Handles in Jackson
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