Christopher Battles

Overview

Christopher is a dynamic and thoughtful problem-solver with over a decade of experience in complex litigation, negotiation and corporate advising.

Christopher has experience in a wide range of practice areas, including contract disputes, business torts, class-action litigation, employment law, intellectual property, FINRA and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). His current practice centers on litigating and negotiating contractor, merchant and customer disputes throughout the United States on behalf of a Fortune 500 company. He has also handled cases involving the First Amendment, the Civil Rights Act, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Uniform Commercial Code, federal and state trade secret law and deceptive trade practices. Christopher also closely monitors major lawsuits and other developments in video game law and has presented at CLE programs and video game conferences.

Prior to joining Benesch, Christopher practiced at respected boutique firms in North Carolina and Ohio, where he developed a collaborative, versatile and client-focused approach to practicing law. He has represented clients in state and federal court, including arguing successfully before the North Carolina Supreme Court. Christopher has been named to both the Ohio and North Carolina Super Lawyers—Rising Stars lists during his career for his work in business litigation.

*Matter completed prior to joining Benesch