Biography:
With over 30 years of experience and being AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell for over 20 years, Christopher Knight handles a broad range of civil litigation matters and leads a large team comprised of senior and junior partners, as well as associates. Chris represents Fortune 500 companies, major insurance carriers, several airlines and manufacturers in state and federal courts. He has served as lead counsel in the defense of multi-district and class action litigation involving product liability, insurance and attorney general investigations. A skilled trial attorney, with the understanding of scientifi c and technical issues necessary to his practice, Chris has tried numerous cases to verdict. His strategic approach to litigation involves the analysis of the benefi ts and risks associated with trial and settlement tactics, as well as the business impact and public relations concerns associated with high-profi le, high-stakes litigation. Professional Associations and Memberships -International Association of Defense Counsel -American Board of Trial Advocates - Vice President -American Bar Association -The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council Special Advisor -The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section Teachers Law School Committee Past Speaker Admissions -Florida U.S. District Court Middle -District of Florida Southern -District of Florida U.S. -Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit U.S. -Supreme Court Education -University of Florida Levin College of Law -J.D. Clemson University, B.S. Professional Honors -AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell -Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, South Florida Business Journal, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Lawyers in -America, Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants, 2019; Products Liability Litigation- Defendants, 2007 – 2019; “Lawyer of the Year” Miami, FL, Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants, 2019 -Leading Lawyers in South Florida, South Florida Business Journal, 2013, 2017 Top Rated Lawyers in Health Care, Martindale-Hubbell and American Lawyer Media, 2013
