Atty. R. Christopher "Chris" Dix
Chris is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Department. He counsels individuals and families regarding estates, trusts and tax issues involving the accumulation and preservation of wealth.
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R. Christopher "Chris" Dix is a business and litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Smith Hulsey & Busey. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Chris is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Department. He counsels individuals and families regarding estates, trusts and tax issues involving the accumulation and preservation of wealth. As both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant, he has developed in-depth experience in the administration of complicated estates and trusts, including litigating disputes involving trustees, personal representatives and other individuals acting as fiduciaries.
Chris also has extensive experience in the following areas:
- Charities and Nonprofit Organizations: Chris advises charities and other nonprofit organizations regarding governance, litigation and tax issues.
- Commercial Litigation: As a technology-focused commercial litigator, Chris became one of the first attorneys in Florida to obtain the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) designation from the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).
- Sports Law: Chris advises professional sports governing bodies on regulatory and governance disputes and complex contractual and commercial litigation matters. He has investigated and prosecuted dozens of professional athletes involved in match-fixing and other types of sports corruption.
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Chris advises clients regarding data breaches, cyberstalking, cyber harassment, social media and mobile devices. He also helps companies by drafting Privacy Policies and Terms and Conditions for company websites.
Chris has been named a Florida Super Lawyers — Rising Star for his legal work in electronic discovery. In 2019, he started the PG Podcast to help parents keep their children safe in a technology-driven world. In 2020, he launched the Chasing Sport Podcast, which analyzes the practical and legal impact of news in American sports.
Chris regularly speaks and publishes content regarding the areas in which he practices. A list of his recent podcasts, presentations and publications is available here.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Jacksonville 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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