A Stetson University College of Law graduate, Chris competed on Stetson University's nationally ranked trial team and won multiple competitions. He continued his excellence in trial advocacy during law school studying trial strategies and techniques abroad in Oxford, England, at St. Hugh's College. In addition, Chris was a teaching assistant in trial advocacy to The Honorable Judge Shawn Crane, Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit. While trial work is Chris' passion, he remained active on campus, serving as the American Bar Association's Diversity Chair.
After law school, Chris served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, FL. As a prosecutor, he gained invaluable jury trial experience handling the prosecution of juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. Chris handled various criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanor traffic violations to firearm offenses and drug trafficking as a prosecutor.
Chris participates in numerous organizations across the Sarasota community, including serving as the editor for the Sarasota County Bar Association, a member of Sarasota County’s Council for Diversity and Inclusion, coaching high school mock trials, and more. When Chris isn’t working, he enjoys walking Sarasota with his husky Jeter and playing golf, pickleball, and softball.