J. S. Chris Christie

J. S. Chris Christie

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Alabama
40+ years experience
Dentons Sirote PC
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2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Bio

J.S. "Chris" Christie practices in Dentons Sirote’s Litigation group, based in Birmingham, Alabama. He has handled False Claims Act, class action, and bet-the-company cases, cases involving stock valuations, financial expert witnesses, and statistical expert witnesses, and appeals to the Supreme Court of Alabama and to the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. He frequently speaks and publishes on employee benefits, legal ethics, and trial techniques.In employee benefits litigation, Chris represents plans, fiduciaries, and insurers in ERISA cases and in governmental plan cases. He has tried several ERISA fiduciary breach trials. Since 2012, he has been a Fellow with the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.In healthcare litigation, Chris primarily represents hospitals, physicians and other providers and also has represented insurers, HMOs and other managed care organizations. For healthcare clients, he has tried and won at trial two healthcare False Claims Act cases against the Department of Justice.In administrative proceedings, Chris represents clients, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians, before the Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency and Certificate of Need Review Board concerning Certificate of Need applications and in related contested case proceedings. J.S. "Chris" Christie practices in Dentons Sirote’s Litigation group, based in Birmingham, Alabama. He has handled False Claims Act, class action, and bet-the-company cases, cases involving stock valuations, financial expert witnesses, and statistical expert witnesses, and appeals to the Supreme Court of Alabama and to the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. He frequently speaks and publishes on employee benefits, legal ethics, and trial techniques.In employee benefits litigation, Chris represents plans, fiduciaries, and insurers in ERISA cases and in governmental plan cases. He has tried several ERISA fiduciary breach trials. Since 2012, he has been a Fellow with the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.In healthcare litigation, Chris primarily represents hospitals, physicians and other providers and also has represented insurers, HMOs and other managed care organizations. For healthcare clients, he has tried and won at trial two healthcare False Claims Act cases against the Department of Justice.In administrative proceedings, Chris represents clients, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians, before the Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency and Certificate of Need Review Board concerning Certificate of Need applications and in related contested case proceedings. J.S. "Chris" Christie practices in Dentons Sirote’s Litigation group, based in Birmingham, Alabama. He has handled False Claims Act, class action, and bet-the-company cases, cases involving stock valuations, financial expert witnesses, and statistical expert witnesses, and appeals to the Supreme Court of Alabama and to the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. He frequently speaks and publishes on employee benefits, legal ethics, and trial techniques. In employee benefits litigation, Chris represents plans, fiduciaries, and insurers in ERISA cases and in governmental plan cases. He has tried several ERISA fiduciary breach trials. Since 2012, he has been a Fellow with the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Birmingham (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - ERISA, Birmingham (2016)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - ERISA
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Practice Area: Health Care Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Practice Area: Venture Capital Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Special Focus: ERISA
  • Special Focus: Litigation
  • Special Focus: Pension, Health and Welfare

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Duke University, M.A., graduated 1985
  • Rhodes College, B.A., graduated 1981

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Reviews

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Scott Sanchez

2 weeks ago

Skilled Advocate for Complex Litigation

J.S. Christie's expertise in handling high-stakes litigation, particularly in False Claims Act and ERISA cases, was invaluable to our legal needs. His deep experience and strategic approach made a significant difference in resolving our complex matter. While his response time to emails could be quicker, his thoroughness and dedication to our case were evident. Chris's recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' reflects his outstanding command of insurance and commercial litigation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for bet-the-company disputes.

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