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Christopher M. Davis
Davis Law Group, P.S. |
Biography:
Attorney Christopher M. Davis was born, raised, and educated in the Seattle area. He lives in Seattle with his wife and children.
Chris Davis has spent nearly 20 years attempting to “level the playing field” between accident victims and insurance companies. He is passionately devoted to advancing and perfecting trial techniques and communication strategies on behalf of injured victims. In pursuit of his mission to help accident victims, Mr. Davis has won numerous and notable jury verdicts against individuals insured by big insurance companies such as Allstate, Farmers, Encompass, State Farm and Mutual of Enumclaw. He is recognized by his peers, and various professional organizations and legal publications as being a very creative and accomplished lawyer in the field of personal injury law today.
Christopher Davis is a successful personal injury attorney practicing in Seattle, published author and advocate for the legal rights of injured persons. He is a frequently sought-after personality known for regularly appearing on television and radio news programs as a legal analyst / commentator or to discuss his most high-profile cases.
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| Chris Davis with MADD CEO Kimberly Earle. | Chris Davis with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. | Chris Davis with Dr. Oz. |
Commitment To Our Community:
Chris and his wife Mischelle are thankful that owning and managing their own business gives them the flexibility and resources to give back to our community personally sponsoring several charitable giving programs including the Davis Law Group School Supplies Gift Program, the Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program the American Lawyer Academy's Viral Video Scholarship, and the firm's annual holiday program providing gifts to homeless children. Chris and Mischelle are also strong supporters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
They are also active in their neighborhood and church communities. Chris is a member of the University of Washington Tyee Club and you'll find him and his wife on the field at every Husky home football game. They also attend numerous Seattle Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders games each year.
Work History:
Davis Law Group, P.S., Seattle, Washington. 1994 to present. Specializing in personal injury law, including motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, brain damage cases, defective products, nursing home neglect claims, medical malpractice, hospital negligence, insurance disputes & insurance bad faith claims.Office of the King County Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- , Seattle, Washington. 1993 to 1994. Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in King County, Washington. Tried well over 50 bench and jury trials in cases involving crimes of drunk driving, assault, harassment, theft, fraud and domestic violence.
United States Attorneys Office, United States Department of Justice, Eugene, Oregon. 1992 to 1993. Prosecuted federal misdemeanor crimes before the federal magistrate in Bend, Oregon. Performed pretrial work/preparation for Assistant United States Attorneys in federal court.
Education:
- 1993 Law Degree, University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon.
- 1989 Bachelor of Arts Degree, School of Business Administration, Finance Concentration (with Honors), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Professional Honors & Activities:
- 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 Super Lawyer, as named by Washington Law & Politics magazine (identifies the top 5% of attorneys in the state of Washington as voted on by other attorneys).
- "Top 100 Trial Lawyers In Washington State" Invited by The American Trial Lawyers Association in 2007 to join the membership of the top 100 attorneys practicing law in the State of Washington.
- "2007 Who's Who in Personal Injury Law" Named by Washington Law & Politics magazine as one of the top attorneys in the field of personal injury law (March '07 edition).
- 2006 Rising Star Attorney, Washington Law & Politics Magazine (given to top 2.5% of attorneys age 40 and younger in each specialty).
- Lead Counsel, LawInfo Lead Counsel Program, 2001.
- 10.0 'Superb' Lawyer rating from Avvo.
- 'Personal Injury Attorney of the Year, Recognized by the American Lawyer Academy as one of the best lawyers in Washington State.
- A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Presentations & Speeches:
- Understanding Wrongful Death Law 101, online webinar sponsored by Avvo, Seattle, WA (March 30, 2010).
- Personal Injury 101, online webinar sponsored by Avvo, Seattle, WA (February 17, 2010).
- Co-Chairman, 2008 Annual Auto Cases Seminar, sponsored by the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Seattle, WA (April 4, 2008). Featuring cutting-edge topics and trial techniques in auto accident litigation for plaintiff personal injury attorneys.
- "When the Defendant is an Insurance Company: Winning Trial Techniques," 2007 Annual Insurance Law Seminar, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Spokane, WA (Jan. 21, 2007), Seattle, WA (Jan. 22, 2007).
- "Overcoming Juror Bias in the Low Property Damage Case," How To Hammer Allstate, Part II, April 7, 2000, Seattle, WA, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.
- "Damages for Destroyed Leased Vehicle," Hot Topics on the WSTLA Eagle Listserve, November 20, 2000, Seattle, WA, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.
- "Determining Damages in the Automobile Negligence Case," Nuts & Bolts of Practicing Law, March 16, 2001, Seattle, WA, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.
Publications:
- Book - Wrongful Death in Washington State: The Essential Guide To Wrongful Death Law in Washington State (published by Word Association March 2010)
- Book - The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case (published by Word Association June 2007).
- Book - Little Kids; Big Accidents: What Every Parent Should Know About Children and Accidents (published by Word Association September 2008).
- Book - When The Dog Bites: The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Claims In Washington State (published by Word Association June 2007).
- Book - Washington Injury Law: A Reference Guide for Accident Victims (published by Speaker Media June 2010)
- Book - Right of Way: The Essential Guide to Pedestrian Accident Law in Washington State (published by Word Association June 2011).
- Book - Wheels of Justice: The Essential Guide to Bicycle Accident Law in Washington State (published by Word Association June 2011).
- Report - Understanding Wrongful Death In Washington State
- Blog - The Seattle Accident Attorney
Bar Admissions:
- Washington State Bar Association 1993 (in good standing).
Court Admissions:
- Supreme Court for the State of Washington, Admitted to practice law in Washington State Courts, 1993.
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Seattle, Washington, admitted in 2000.
Community Activities:
- Board of Governors, Washington State Trial Lawyers Assoc., 2007-08.
- Washington State Bar Association, Member in Good Standing since 1993.
- King County Bar Association, Member since 1994.
- East King County Bar Association, Member since 1996.
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), since 1994.
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- WSTLA EAGLE Member since 1999.
- American Association of Justice (AAJ, formerly ATLA) Member since 1996.
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member 1994-1996.
- ATLA Brain Injury Litigation Group, Member
- Brain Injury Association of Washington, Member
- North American Brain Injury Society, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Washington State Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 'Walk Like MADD' Sponsor
Download a Publication:
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injuries
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Davis Law Group Firm Newsletter
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - March 2008
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - Jan/Feb 2008
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - September 2007
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - October 2007
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - November 2007
- Davis Law Group Newsletter - December 2007
Davis Law Group In The News
- Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, June 2010, When the Dog Bites...It's time to call in Christopher M. Davis.
- August 3, 2010 - Seattle Weekly - Chris Davis Campaigns for Harsher Sentencing of Drunken Drivers - and He's an Attorney
- Autistic teen's fatal overdose blamed on hospital - SeattlePI - September 2009
FREE Personal Injury Law Reports
- Buyer Beware - Things To Know About Insurance In Washington State
- Buyer Beware - What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising
- Common Insurance Industry Arguments
- Do You Really Need An Attorney To Help You Handle Your Accident Case
- Dos And Donts Checklist - Talking With An Insurance Adjustor
- How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case
- Injury Case Roadmap - The Legal Process For Personal Injury Cases
- Insurance Industry Settlement Tactics - How To Navigate The Injury Accident Claim War Zone On Your Own
- Looking For A Lawyer - How To Choose The Right Attorney For Your Accident Case
- Mandatory Arbitration - The Alternative To Trial
- My Attorney - What A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
- Tough Questions - Questions the Insurance Adjusters Don't Want You To Ask
Tort Reform in Washington State
Jury Duty
Learn More About Davis Law Group
Meet Chris Davis
Meet Mischelle Davis
Meet Greg Colburn
Press Releases
Our Mission
Our Culture
Our Code of Ethics
Share Your Experience
Davis Law Group Newsletters
Careers at Davis Law Group
Attorney Referrals / Associating With DLG
Our Commitment to our Community - Charity Work and Giving
Davis Law Group School Supplies Gift Program
Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program
American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest
Legal Information In The Public Interest
Davis Law Group Hit-And-Run Rewards Program - New
Davis Law Group Supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Holiday Giving To Homeless Children - New
Photo Albums - New
Chris Davis and Davis Law Group has been recognized by the following organizations:
Davis Law Group and attorney Chris Davis has been featured in news reports on these local and national news sources:
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Testimonials
- "Chris Davis will really take care of you."
- "I couldn't be more happy...with Davis Law Group"
- Smart people, know their stuff, trustworthy.
- "Chris Davis is one of this nation’s premiere personal injury/accident lawyers...Chris is the real deal."
Blog 
Washington Accident Law Books 
- Phases of a Personal Injury Case: Litigation
- The Discovery Process: Important Process in your Personal Injury Claim
- A Mistake in Accident Cases: Failing to Hire a Lawyer When it is Necessary
- Honesty is Absolutely the Best Policy
- Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 2
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