Christopher R. Jones is a seasoned trial attorney with more than fifteen years of experience representing clients across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Licensed in state and federal court in all three states, he offers comprehensive litigation services, providing clients with a seamless legal experience throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Medical and Long-Term Care Malpractice
Christopher has extensive experience defending healthcare providers, including physicians, hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. He handles a wide range of claims such as negligence, malpractice, wrongful death, and violations of consumer protection laws in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Christopher also has a proven track record of defending healthcare and dental providers before state licensing boards.
Personal Injury
With a background as staff trial counsel for a Fortune 100 insurance company, Christopher has tried over a dozen personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability suits.
Gig Economy
Christopher has represented Gig Economy companies and their independent contractors in suits stemming from catastrophic accidents, including those resulting in death. He has successfully defended companies against vicarious liability claims, as well as direct negligence claims against the companies.
Employment
He advises businesses of all sizes on employment matters, including wrongful termination, federal whistleblower suits, trade secret misappropriation, and employment contract disputes. Christopher also assists clients in developing employee procedures and guidelines to proactively prevent litigation and control risk.
Appellate Matters
Drawing from his experience as a law clerk to the Honorable Diana Terry on the Colorado Court of Appeals, Christopher provides clients with strategic guidance through the appellate process, ensuring continuity from trial through appeal.
- Presenter, “Midyear Check-in: Impact of the New Administration on Your Employee Practices,” Colorado Healthcare Association (2017 Spring Conference)
- Presenter, “Managing your most Valuable Assets: Your Employees,” Colorado Healthcare Association (January 31, 2017)
Admissions
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- Wyoming
- U.S. District Courts, Colorado
- U.S. District Courts, New Mexico
- U.S. District Courts, Wyoming
- 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
- J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2009
- Dean’s List
- Sherman & Howard Scholarship Recipient
- Chief Justice Francis J. Knauss and Emma Gurr Knauss Scholarship Recipient
- B.A., cum laude, Political Science, with distinction, University of Colorado, 2006
- Dean’s List Scholarship Recipient
- Academic Athlete
Clerkship
- Appellate Law Clerk, Colorado Court of Appeals, Hon. Diana Terry, 2009-2010