Atty. Christopher T. Varner

• Chris is a civil litigation practitioner in state and federal courts
• He has represented clients in complex business litigation and class actions, including representation of Fortune 500 companies
• Chris has also prosecuted and defended products liability and premises liability cases, and he has defended insurers in declaratory judgment actions
• Furthermore, Chris has significant experience in defending professional liability actions
• Moreover, Chris has litigated a wide variety of cases involving real estate matters, including road access, easements and title disputes
• Chris has represented and advised clients involved in highly sensitive matters, some of which were the subject of intense public scrutiny
• In addition to his trial work, Chris has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Chris is also a member of the C.J.A
• Panel for the U.S
• District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and has represented clients in criminal matters in both state and federal court
• Separate and apart from his litigation work, Chris is also regularly consulted by corporate clients on a variety of matters, including corporate governance, contemplated transactions and related documents, leases, and franchise and distribution issues
• In 2009 and 2010, Chris was identified as a "Rising Star" by Mid-South Super Lawyers

Legal Associations

• Chattanooga Bar Association (Board of Governors, 2006-07) • Tennessee Bar Association (Representative to Tennessee Judicial Conference's Bench-Bar Relations Committee 2001-08 (Chair, 2006-07); Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee, 2009- ; Leadership Law (Class of 2005; Steering Committee, 2007-12 (Co-Chair, 2011-12); Board of Governors, 2008-; Mentoring Task Force, 2012-13 (Chair)) • American Bar Association • Lookout Mountain Bar Association • Georgia Bar Association • Federal Bar Association (Chattanooga Chapter Board of Governors, 2008- ; Treasurer, 2009-10; President-Elect, 2011; President, 2012) • Justices Brock & Cooper American Inn of Court (2001-2011) Community Legal Service: • Pro bono volunteer-Legal Aid of East Tennessee (Commendation, 2006; Annual Campaign for Justice Leadership Committee, 2004, 2006) • Chattanooga Parking Authority - Hearing Officer (2012-) • Normal Park Museum Magnet - Education Advocacy Chair (2012-) • Attorney Admissions Committee-Eastern District of Tennessee, Southern Division (2009- )