61 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms List
August 20, 2026
Read more...Chris is proud to represent his home state through his position with the Firm, representing racetracks, horse farms, owners, trainers, and various businesses involved in Kentucky’s signature industry. In addition, Chris regularly advises clients on various governmental, legislative, regulatory, and disciplinary matters in the equine industry. He also represents and advises several governmental and quasi-governmental entities on both the local and state levels.
In addition to his equine practice, Chris is active in the Construction industry group, representing general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, and others on construction projects. He advises them on all stages of a construction project or dispute involving litigation or contracts. Further, he has extensive experience representing clients in real estate, land use, and zoning matters.
In the Health Care industry, Chris has significant experience in representing hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in complex, multi-party lawsuits, in which he has successfully defended his clients at trial and on appeal. Additionally, Chris has successfully represented and defended attorneys in legal malpractice lawsuits.
Chris resides in Lexington, Kentucky, where he enjoys spending time giving back to the local community that has given so much to him. Currently, he serves as the Chair of the Salvation Army of Central Kentucky Advisory Board and on the Board of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP). He previously served on the Board of Directors CASA of Lexington and on the Junior Leadership Counsel for the Catholic Education Opportunities Foundation and remains actively involved in both missions.
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