Christopher S. Moore
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Chris Moore Law LLCPractice Areas: Business Litigation, Appellate, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1998
Education: University of Illinois College of Law
Details
Christopher S. Moore is an accomplished commercial litigator with 25 years of legal experience. He founded Chris Moore Law LLC in 2021 to offer unwavering and vigorous representation to individuals and businesses in Chicago, Illinois, and nationwide. His practice centers on business law matters, where he provides adept guidance on a range of issues such as:
· Breach of contracts
· Business torts
· Partnership disagreements
· Employment disputes
· Compensation and restrictive covenant matters
· Local counsel services
· Appellate matters
Mr. Moore is a dedicated ally who provides personalized attention and innovative solutions to his clients. He works tirelessly to reduce their stress and achieve favorable results. He has a keen ability to assess which cases require aggressive litigation and the ones that can be resolved through negotiation or agreement.
In 1993, Mr. Moore procured his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Chicago and earned his Juris Doctor summa cum laude in 1998 from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Illinois Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.
First granted authorization to practice law in Illinois in 1998, Mr. Moore was later admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Upon his return to the University of Illinois, he was appointed as a visiting assistant professor of law, where he imparted his knowledge of torts and product liability to eager students. As a testament to his knowledge, he co-authored Illinois Litigation Rules, a web application exclusively designed for commercial litigators.
A proactive member of his community, Mr. Moore established Chicago Attorney Motorcyclists (CAM), a group dedicated to recreational motorcycling and fostering connections among lawyers who share a passion for the activity.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Appellate, Business/Corporate, Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Contracts, Employment Law - Employee, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Trade Secret
- 70% Business Litigation
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 1998, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.chrismoorelaw.com/about
- Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Illinois
- Summa Cum Laude; Order of the Coif, University of Illinois College of Law
- University of Chicago, B.A., 1993
- I and Mitch Marinello, a former partner of mine at Novack and Macey LLP, were asked to (and did) co-author Chapter 18 of the 2023 Edition of Contracts Law, published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. This chapter is a pretty comprehensive overview of Illinois law, and was a lot of work. We are proud of the chapter, and hope it is of use for our fellow practioners., Co-author, “Contracts for the Benefit of a Third Person,” 2023 Edition of Contracts Law, published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education., Legal Profession, 2023
- I was pleased to be asked to prepare a lecture and give a talk on the above topic, which is of considerable interest to attorneys and their clients., Lecturer, “How to Effectively Prove and Defend Lost Profits Damages,” The Knowledge Congress, September 2018., Legal Profession And Businesses, 2018
- I was asked to author a Practice Point for the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, ADR website. I was happy to write up an interesting case from the Northern District of Illinois that makes a subtle distinction interesting in connection with the power of the courts to decide -- in the first instance -- arbitrability., Author, “Unconscionability Challenges: Enforceability vs. Formation,” Practice Points, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Website, October 26, 2022., Legal Profession, 2022
- University of Illinois College of Law, University of Illinois Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
- Appeals
- Closely Held Business Disputes
Office location for Christopher S. Moore
220 N Green St
Suite 4031
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-253-8707
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