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also known as Janes, Christopher P., Janes, Chris
Chris Janes graduated with honors from Birmingham-Southern College. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he served two years in the United States Peace Corps in Lesotho, Southern Africa, where he was a high school English teacher and a primary deaf education researcher. While at Birmingham-Southern College, Chris Janes was one of the founding members of the Southern-Volunteer Services and was a Big Brother with United Way. His 19-year litigation experience includes medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. He is currently the managing attorney of Michles & Booth’s Fort Walton Beach office.
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Acquired: 1996
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1995
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
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400 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
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Posted by Tammy | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Janes has been my attorney for two personal injury cases in regards to auto accidents that were not my fault. His professional and caring manner towards his clients are very respectful and reassuring. Michelle Merkel, his assistant, is remarkable and very knowledgeable in her job. Great a...
Posted by Bruce | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was in a car accident in January of 2021. The other party was not only at fault, but negligent. Mr. Janes was recommended to me by a friend, so I promptly contacted him. He response to me was immediate, and he laid out exactly how the process was going to work. Mr. Janes and his para-legal kept...
Posted by Linda | April 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Janes took the information I had to start out with and let me know that these type of cases were very hard to do anything with but he would review my case and see what he could do. He immediately started getting all my records. I had already asked for all of them but had not been given all of the...
Posted by Ryan | April 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and helped us through a very difficult time after an accident. It was easy to get in touch when questions arose and helped us move forward with confidence.
Posted by Kelsey | April 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Chris, Melanie and the rest of the team, are top quality individuals working hard for your family and you. They have answered every fear and worry along the way. Very sympathetic and understanding of the situation and helped me through one of the hardest things I have dealt with. Helping make sure ...
"I endorse this lawyer. without reservation. I have handled many cases against Mr. Janes and more recently tried a case against him. I would challenge anyone to find an attorney who cares more about his clients or fights harder for his clients than he does. He works extremely hard for his clients throughout the entire case and he is an excellent trial lawyer. If you choose Mr. Janes, you won't regret it."
"I highly recommend Chris Janes. Mr. Janes has earned an excellent reputation in the legal community. He is trustworthy, very hard-working, and gets great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is compassionate with his clients and tough with his opponents. Exactly who you want representing you if you are injured by someone else's negligence."
"I recommend and endorse Chris Janes. Chris is one of the most competent, hardest working and smartest attorneys I've met in my career. He is a master communicator in and out of the courtroom. Chris is committed and determined to get the best possible results for his clients."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Top Lawyers In Florida, The Legal Network
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006 - Present
Attorney, Michles & Booth, P.A.
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Christopher P. Janes, P.A.
1997 - 2003
Attorney, Smith & Janes, P.A.
1996 - 1997
Attorney, Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, PA
2014 - 2015
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Eglin AFBBoard of Directors
2014 - 2015
Michles Family Freedom FoundationBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Navarre High School Moot CourtCoach
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
American Sign Language