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Chris practices in the firm's business litigation division, and he has broad experience representing corporate clients in a variety of business disputes, including class action and MDL proceedings.
Chris represents policyholders and insurance companies in coverage disputes. In particular, he counsels policyholders on preparing and submitting claims, he advocates for the clients with the insurers, and he efficiently represents them should litigation be necessary. He also advises insurers on coverage issues. Chris has experience with general liability, pollution legal liability, executive liability and property insurance policies.
Chris defends employee benefit and pension plans and their sponsors and insurers against claims for breach of fiduciary duty, denial of benefits, failure to provide plan documents and notices, and interference and retaliation claims, in both individual and class actions. These cases have involved ERISA, COBRA and other employee benefit laws.
Chris represents employers in cases under federal and state harassment and discrimination laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and state wage and hour laws, including collective actions under the FLSA.
Chris's litigation experience includes litigating cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits and participating in arbitration proceedings before the AAA and the NASD.