Attorney Profile
Progressive, yet professional, Chris' straightforward yet expressive manner allows him to effectively advance arguments that others are not willing to approach. He brings unique and creative ideas to the practice of law, and is willing to speak candidly to you about the strengths and weaknesses of your position.
Attorney William Rosch best describes Mr. Attig: "Chris exhibits a firmness of conviction while maintaining the intellectual flexibility of one more advanced in experience...above all things, Chris places a premium on personal integrity, intellectual honesty and professionalism."
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Experience (Return to top)
Mr. Attig is at his best in the courtroom. He has handled cases before federal courts, federal and state administrative boards, labor arbitrators and other state administrative forums. He has handled numerous civil rights matters, including Title VII suits, claims under the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Federal and Texas Tort Claims Act, and §1983 claims. In the past 4 years, he has appeared as lead counsel in more than 25 trials, hearings and arbitrations. He has appeared in State and Federal courts, and has represented both Agencies and employees as an attorney practicing before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the EEOC , the Office of Worker's Compensation , and the Department of Veterans Affairs .
In 2002, Mr. Attig received honors as the Best Advocate at South Texas College of Law. With teammate and attorney Courtney Hoff, he represented South Texas as an Advocate in the 2002 White-Collar Crime National Mock Trial Tournament in Washington, D.C. As an ACLU debate panelist in 2003, he successfully argued against the sustainability of war in Iraq.
Mr. Attig is an attorney who thinks like a business-person. He has worked as an executive with two Fortune 500 companies. He was previously licensed by the NASD as a General Securities Representative, and has operated an independent financial planning practice.
Mr. Attig's experience with county, state and federal governments taught him to navigate the tangled webs of government bureaucracy and inefficiency on behalf of his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Attig served as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel for the I.R.S., where he practiced federal employment law and practiced as an MSPB attorney. He was selected to serve as a student law-clerk to Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips of the Texas Supreme Court in 2002, and also served as a law clerk with the Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston from 2000-2001.
Mr. Attig served as a Captain in the United States Army from 1993-2004, at posts across the United States and the Republic of South Korea. He has been awarded the United States Army Commendation Medal, graduated Airborne School, attended Ranger school, and prior to leaving active duty, was invited to attend Special Forces qualification training.
Education (Return to top)
- Licensed to practice law, Texas (2006)
- Licensed to practice law, Maryland (2003)
- South Texas College of Law (J.D. 2003)
- University of Texas School of Law (International Litigation and Foreign Investment Law. 2002)
- University of Marmara Law School, Istanbul, Turkey (International Labor Law, 2001)
- University of Scranton, Pennsylvania (B.A., History 1993)
Publications (Return to top)
Mr. Attig has authored several articles including:
- "Two Steps Backward: United States Foreign Policy and the Domestic Civil Rights Movement" (May 2003)
- "Analysis of the Economic Effect of U.S. Foreign Sales Corporation Tax in a Host Nation" (Dec 2002)
- "Multi-Track Convening and the Good Friday Accords" (May 2002).
Professional Memberships (Return to top)
Mr. Attig is a member of:
- U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States Tax Court
- Maryland State Bar
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyer's Association
- Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
- State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Program
- Dallas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program
- Volunteer Attorney, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP)
- Founder "Law Students against House Bill 4"
