Atty. William J. Chriss
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Eta Sigma. Named "Texas Superlawyer," 2003-2004.
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About William J. Chriss at a glance
William J. Chriss is an Of Counsel based in Corpus Christi, Texas, practicing at The Snapka Law Firm PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. (1980). Educated at St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology, Balamand University (M.A. Texas, 2004) and Harvard University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Corpus Christi, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Eta Sigma
- Named "Texas Superlawyer," 2003-2004
- Recipient, Dan R. Price Award for Professional and Teaching Excellence, Texas Bar Foundation, 2005
- Adjunct Professor of Political Science (Constitutional Law and Political Philosophy), Corpus Christi State University, 1984-1986 and Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, 2002-2005
- Advisory Committee, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1997-1998
- Wheeler Fellow, Texas Supreme Court Historical Society
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William J. Chriss's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Chriss handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William J. Chriss is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William J. Chriss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
William J. Chriss is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J. Chriss is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
William J. Chriss is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Corpus Christi are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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