Chartwell Law Welcomes K. Chris Collins

Chartwell Law is pleased to announce the addition of K. Chris Collins as a new partner. With more than 14 years of experience representing clients across various industries — including healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, construction, and financial services — Chris has built a reputation as a trusted advisor, routinely partnering with his clients to identify and implement timely solutions to pressing business and legal challenges.

A skilled negotiator, Chris is often sought after to resolve disputes before they escalate to litigation. He works closely with clients to find the right path to resolution, often doing so “behind the scenes” to avoid unnecessary escalation and preserve relationships.

Despite his efforts to keep clients out of the courtroom, Chris is highly skilled in litigation when necessary. He handles every phase of the litigation process, from investigation to appeal. Chris is known for his ability to craft compelling arguments that resonate with judges and juries alike. His formula for success includes a solid grasp of the client’s industry, command of the operative facts, strong opening statements, surgical cross-examinations, compelling closing arguments, and instant rapport with judges and juries.

Chris has achieved successful outcomes across a wide range of cases, including multimillion-dollar class actions, complex construction disputes, and trade secrets litigation. Notable achievements include:

• Successfully defending a client in a $250 million class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
• Obtaining a full defense verdict and an award of attorneys' fees in excess of $500,000 on behalf of a real estate developer/contractor against allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
• Securing a multi-million dollar jury verdict on behalf of a highly specialized manufacturer in a trade secrets battle against the company’s former supplier and employees.

Throughout his career in high-stakes litigation, Chris has earned the respect of his peers and has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2016.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the Chartwell Law team," said Chartwell Law Partner, Barret Albritton. "His extensive experience and strategic thinking will be invaluable as we continue to expand our practice areas and provide exceptional legal representation to our clients.”

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