Christopher Paul Janes

Christopher Paul Janes

also known as Janes, Christopher P., Janes, Chris

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

400 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

Automobile accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, nursing home, defective drugs

32 years

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 30 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1995

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Michles & Booth, P.A.

400 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

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Christopher Paul Janes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
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Posted by Tammy | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST Lawyer for Personal Injury!!

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...ttitude and very detail oriented. She is absolutely the best!

Posted by Bruce | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT

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... me up to date every step of the way. He was patient, thorough, and persistent. In an appropriate amount of time, I was afforded all the medical care I needed for my injuries and Mr. Janes secured a maximum personal injury settlement from the insurance company. He has my highest recommendation for any who needs a personal injury attorney.

Posted by Linda | April 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Satisfied with service

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...m. It took a while to get them because the company that had some of them didn't seem to want to let me have them, but Mr. Janes was able to persuade them that they had to let me have them. Everyone I spoke with that was assisting Mr. Janes was so helpful and easy to deal with. Mr. Janes was always available for me if I needed to talk with him and also the others that worked on my case. When it got down to settling for an amount, he was able to get a lot of the Medicare charges taken off of the amount I had to pay them back. He never tried to pressure me into accepting anything. It was totally my decision but he supported me with what I decided to do. Him and his team made this process as easy for me as I think it could possibly be. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and how it was handled.

Posted by Ryan | April 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client review

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't have asked for a better lawyer!!

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 ...my daughter won't have to struggle that much so that she can live a comfortable life. Though we lost so much including my youngest daughter, they gave us a hope! Chris and his team, I personally recommend time and time again. Absolutely wonderful people! Thank you guys for all you all have done and continue to do for us.

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Christopher Paul Janes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Halley Stephens

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Kelly Murphy

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Antonio Bruni

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ryan Cardoso

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Brian Carter

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

N/A

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

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

Associations

American Inns of Court

2014 - 2015

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Eglin AFB

Board of Directors

2014 - 2015

Michles Family Freedom Foundation

Board of Directors

2007 - 2008

Navarre High School Moot Court

Coach

Education

1995

Emory University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Birmingham-Southern College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

American Sign Language

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