Atty. Christopher Villasenor

Atty. Christopher Villasenor

Dispute Resolution & Litigation For over 30 years, Mr. Villasenor has represented plaintiffs in successfully resolving and litigating hundreds of complex Personal Injury, Business, shareholder and partnership disputes, and Real Estate matters at the State and Federal levels.

San Diego San Diego 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Villasenor at a glance

Christopher Villasenor is a Principal based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices of Christopher A. Villasenor, APC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, formation, truck accidents, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court Southern District of California U.S. District Court Central District (1990). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation For over 30 years, Mr. Villasenor has represented plaintiffs in successfully resolving and litigating hundreds of complex Personal Injury, Business, shareholder and partnership disputes, and Real Estate matters at the State and Federal levels
  • He has participated in hundreds of arbitrations and mediations and served as lead counsel in numerous civil trials
  • Mr. Villasenor’s previous experience, representing major insurance companies in the defense of litigation matters, increases his ability to anticipate the arguments of the defense and effectively prepare for them in advance
  • Business Formation, Transactions & Contracts On the transactional side, Mr. Villasenor has invaluable experience in intellectual property, real estate matters, contracts and license agreements
  • He consults individuals and companies in proper business formation, and negotiation and preparation of most types of business, employment, consulting and real estate contracts which help his clients maximize profits and minimize their liability
  • Mr. Christopher Villasenor is a business-minded attorney that consults individuals and companies in proper business formation, as well as negotiation and preparation of most types of business, employment, consulting and real estate contracts
  • In addition, he has successfully prosecuted and defended complex shareholder, partnership, intellectual property, business, real estate and personal injury litigation matters at the State and Federal levels
  • Mr. Villasenor’s diverse legal experience and business sense provide the essential ingredients to successfully resolve or litigate complicated business and real estate disputes
  • He helps clients maximize profits, protect their intellectual property and minimize their liability
  • He has over 30 years of combined legal experience successfully handling transactional and litigation matters
  • LEGAL EXPERIENCE Prior to opening his own law firm in 2002, Mr. Villasenor worked for two reputable mid-sized San Diego law firms representing major insurance companies in the defense of medical and dental malpractice, real estate, construction and product defects, and general litigation matters
  • Mr. Villasenor has invaluable transactional experience in intellectual property and real estate matters
  • He worked as In-House Counsel for WindRiver, an Alameda based public company, in their Professional Services Division preparing and negotiating complex engineering services contracts and license agreements
  • In addition, he served as Corporate Counsel for SAIC, a large defense contractor, in their Real Estate Leasing Division, negotiating and preparing large commercial lease agreements across the country
  • For over 30 years, Mr. Villasenor has represented clients in effectively resolving and litigating hundreds of complicated business, real estate and personal injury disputes, participated in hundreds of arbitrations and mediations and served as lead counsel in approximately 30 civil trials
  • At Villasenor Law Offices, Mr. Villasenor and his team focus on serious personal injury claims, business law and real estate law
  • Past Employment Positions • Neil, Dymott, Perkins, Brown & Frank • Callahan, McCune & Willis • WindRiver, In-House Counsel • SAIC, Corporate Counsel • Catalyst Law Group Industry Speaking / Volunteer Work • Speaker and Panelist with ProVisors on business, marketing and personal injury matters • Speaker on commercial lease disputes and property manager/agent liability issues (Burnham Institute at USD) • Moot Court competitions in San Diego, Judge Associations & Memberships • ProVisors San Diego 3 Group Leader • The State Bar of California • San Diego County Bar Association • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego • Real Estate Broker, California

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Villasenor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Villasenor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Business Formation

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Truck Accidents

Christopher Villasenor is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Villasenor

Where is Christopher Villasenor's law office located?
Christopher Villasenor's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Offices of Christopher A. Villasenor, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Villasenor handle?
Christopher Villasenor focuses on car accidents, formation, truck accidents, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Villasenor practiced law?
Christopher Villasenor has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Christopher Villasenor go to law school?
Christopher Villasenor earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Christopher Villasenor for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Villasenor 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 Villasenor received?
Christopher Villasenor's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court Southern District of California U.S. District Court Central District
Admitted: 1990

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