Chris Harris graduated with honors from Baylor Law School in 1997.  After graduation, he began his career in Dallas at the commercial litigation firm of Griffith & Nixon where he specialized in construction law.

In 2000, Chris returned to his hometown of Waco, Texas to open a general law practice with his father-in-law, and he eventually formed two additional firms - "Hutson & Harris" and "The LOCH Firm." 

For over two decades, Chris has represented individuals and businesses throughout the state of Texas in the areas of commercial and civil litigation, estate planning and probate, personal injury, business formation, contracts, real estate and immigration law.

For the past ten years, Chris has also represented catastrophically injured individuals and their families throughout the United States.  Chris typically partners with other law firms to insure that the clients have the absolute best and most aggressive attorneys possible.  Chris partners with lawyers who have heavy reputations for proven results in complicated personal injury litigation.  He believes that lawyers need to play to their strengths, and Chris' strengths are in the areas of assisting clients with their legal needs outside of the courtroom, such as legal briefing, probate matters and disability support services.

People often hire attorneys at the most difficult times in their life. Chris' goal is to make the legal process as easy and understandable as possible and to alleviate any concerns. Communication is key and clients are kept up to date through every step of the process.

Chris considers himself fortunate to work with his wife of many years, Meredith.  They have 3 (adult) children who are all musicians and share Chris' love of music.

DISCLAIMER: Every case is unique, and the following should not be taken as representative of the value of your case or your potential recovery.  The following cases are listed as "Notable" because they were obtained under unusual or difficult circumstances.  Further, some case results were obtained through partnership with other law firms.

Some of Chris' Notable Cases in the past few years:

*$24.5 Million - recovery for family of victim who was killed by an intoxicated commercial driver in Wisconsin

($14.5 Million to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$6.7 Million recovery for family of motorcyclist killed by 18-Wheeler which ran red light

($4,240,003 to family after payment of fees and expenses)

*$4.2 Million recovery for mother of man killed while performing roadside repair work on an 18-Wheeler in Ohio

($2,488,767.00 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$3.25 Million recovery for a driver injured due to a highway defect in Hillsboro, Texas.

($1,787,500.00 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$2.25 Million recovery for adult son of man killed by a commercial vehicle running a red light in Pennsylvania

($1,259,500.00 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$1.3 Million dollar recovery for minor employee of national food chain who was sexually assaulted

($787,500 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$1.1 Million dollar recovery for surviving family of man killed in Illinois by a commercial vehicle failing to yield right of way (limited insurance)

($650,000.00 to clients after payment of fees and expenses)

*$1.00 Million dollar settlement for a patient injured due to medical negligence in Texas (Post Tort Reform)

($575,000.00 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

*$500,000 settlement against driver of private vehicle for passenger in single vehicle rollover crash.

($287,000.00 to client after payment of fees and expenses)

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Education

• Baylor University Law School (J.D.) 1997
• Stephen F. Austin State University (B.A.) 1993

Professional Association & Membership

• Texas Association of Mediators - Certified Mediator
• Board of Directors of the Moody Economic Development Corporation - Member
• Texas State Bar Association
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• McLennan County Bar Association