Christopher T. Wall
Experience
Chris manages all phases of litigation, including trials and appeals in state and federal
courts as well as arbitrations and administrative proceedings. He uses insights from
litigation to provide his clients with strategic advice on how to avoid litigation before
it starts and resolve disputes in the most cost-effective manner. He works with
businesses to navigate a wide variety of matters including wage and hour, wrongful
termination, and discrimination claims. Chris draws on his experience as a judicial
extern to the Honorable John Coughenour, as a law clerk for the Alaska Supreme
Court, and his significant experience in commercial and environmental litigation
to further meet the needs of his clients.
Prior to attending law school, Chris served as a teacher in rural Nepal. He now
Associate
dedicates substantial time to pro bono work in Seattle.
Seattle, WA
Representative Work
(206)386-7615 direct
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(206) 386-7500 fax
Represented large commercial real estate firm in employment litigation.
Favorable settlement before trial.
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christopher.wall@stoel.com
Integral member of litigation team in a Model Toxics Control Act case against a
Sportsman’s Club for environmental contamination of a salmon-bearing creek.
Education
Favorable settlement for environmental remediation under Department of
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Law, J.D., 2012
Ecology supervision.
Chief Articles Editor; Washington
Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
Professional Activities
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Member, Washington State Bar Association
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Member, King County Bar Association
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Member, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
University of Washington School of
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Santa Clara University, B.A. & B.S.
Summa Cum Laude
Valedictorian
Admissions
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Washington State Courts
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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Western District of Washington
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Eastern District of Washington
Languages
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German
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Nepali