General Biography   
Chris has an active litigation practice with a primary emphasis on matters involving the construction and professional design industries. Similarly, Chris has an extensive background in land use and environmental planning, torts and insurance issues, and related litigation. Additionally, many of Chris’ litigation clients have come to rely on his expertise for their business planning and organization, liability and risk assessment/management, regulatory compliance, insurance, and ownership transfer concerns. Also, Chris represents both homeowners associations and their members in a variety of matters involving community association disputes.

Bar Admissions   
South Carolina Bar

Florida Bar

U.S. District Court of South Carolina

U.S. District Court of Florida, Middle District

Education   
Clemson University, B.S., cum laude, 1991 University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD, with Specialization Certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law, 2001

Professional/Civic Affiliations  
Horry County Bar Association

South Carolina Bar Association

Florida Bar Association

South Carolina Planning Association

American Planning Association

American Institute of Certified Planners

Speeches/Presentations/Awards    
Co-Presenter:  An Annotated Model Municipal Harbor Management Ordinance, 2002 Conference on Recreational Boating, Waterway Management and the Environment, Ft. Myers, Florida

Author: Sunbird Boat Company: A Closer Look at Customer Satisfaction, Senior Thesis in cooperation with Outboard Marine Corporation, Clemson University, May 1991.

Presentation Team Member: Strategic Steps to Understanding a Property’s Status, Value and Potential, National Trust Real Estate Association Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 1997.

Co-Author: Five Year Strategic Management Plan, West Coast Inland Navigation District, Venice, Florida, 2001.