Christopher T. Phipps
Top rated Class Action & Mass Torts attorney in Houston, Texas
The Lanier Law Firm
Practice areas: Class Action & Mass Torts
Licensed in Texas since: 2014
Education: Michigan State University College of Law
The Lanier Law Firm
10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy NSuite 100
Houston, TX 77064 Phone: 713-659-5200 Email: Christopher T. Phipps Visit website
Christopher T. Phipps is a Senior Attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Houston asbestos litigation practice. He represents individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure, drawing on his background in environmental regulation and federal enforcement to navigate complex legal issues in asbestos-related claims.
Before joining the firm, Phipps worked in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Civil Enforcement, where he conducted regulatory research, drafted enforcement decisions, and participated in settlement negotiations. This experience informs his approach to mesothelioma and asbestos litigation, particularly in matters involving asbestos bankruptcy trusts, regulatory issues, and legal strategies for pursuing compensation on behalf of affected clients.
Phipps has been recognized by Lawdragon, Best Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers for his legal work and accomplishments.
First Admitted: 2014, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/attorneys/christopher-phipps/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the State Bar of Texas
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Member of National Bar Association
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Texas, 2020-2022, National Trial Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in America: Appellate Practice – 2021 – 2022, Best Lawyers
- 500 X The Next Generation, Lawdragon, 2026
- Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2023, Super Lawyers
- Lawdragon's List of X - The Next Generation of 500 Leading Lawyers in America - Plaintiff Personal Injury, Class Actions, Lawdragon
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2024