Christopher R. Morris

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

33+ years experience

Bassford Remele

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

612-376-1627

https://www.bassford.com/people/christopher-r-morris

Fifth Street Towers, 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1254

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Bio

Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes.Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands of class members. He appears regularly in courts throughout the Federal Eighth Circuit, and in state courts in Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Mr. Morris serves as Bassford Remele’s Chief Financial Officer. He also serves as chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Investment Committee and is past chair of the Legislative Committee. Mr. Morris is a past president of the Hennepin County Bar Association. Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes.Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands of class members. He appears regularly in courts throughout the Federal Eighth Circuit, and in state courts in Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Mr. Morris serves as Bassford Remele’s Chief Financial Officer. He also serves as chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Investment Committee and is past chair of the Legislative Committee. Mr. Morris is a past president of the Hennepin County Bar Association. Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes. Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands of class members. He appears regularly in courts throughout the Federal Eighth Circuit, and in state courts in Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Mr. Morris is a past president of the Hennepin County Bar Association.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Antitrust Law
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
Practice Area: Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
Practice Area: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1992
Harvard University, A.B., cum laude, graduated 1989

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Reviews

Susan Torres

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex regulatory challenge

Our company, a regional financial services provider, faced a daunting regulatory investigation and a related consumer class action that threatened significant liability and reputational harm. We engaged Chris Morris on the recommendation of our corporate counsel, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, his deep, three-decade-long experience in defending financial institutions was immediately apparent. He possesses a rare combination of a sharp, strategic mind—honed no doubt by his appellate practice recognition—and a practical, business-oriented approach. Chris meticulously guided our internal team through the complexities of federal credit law compliance, helping us fortify our position. His defense was not only robust but also creatively structured to address both the regulatory and civil litigation fronts simultaneously. The result was a highly favorable settlement that resolved the regulatory matter without admission of fault and a dismissal of the class action. His calm, steady demeanor under pressure was invaluable. Chris isn't just a litigator; he's a trusted advisor who understands that the goal is to protect the business, not just win a legal argument. We are profoundly grateful for his exceptional service and expertise.