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Christopher Gerrard Dunnells
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Biography
Christopher G. Dunnells is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Mississippi as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Christopher was a Centennial Scholar and member of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College at Mississippi University for Women, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 2011. He received his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in 2014 and his Masters of Business Administration from Mississippi College in 2015.
In 2020, Christopher became the youngest of only a handful of practicing attorneys in Mississippi to be awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating from both his peers (AV-Preeminent) and his clients (Client Champion Platinum). He has received certifications from both Harvard University and Yale University, is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and has received a specialization in “Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution” from Essec Business School.
Christopher is a member of the Defense Research Institute, Transportation Lawyers Association, Trucking Insurance Defense Association, Rotary Club of Jackson, and the Greater Jackson Chamber, among others. He also coaches the American Association for Justice’s moot court team for Mississippi College School of Law.
Christopher’s practice focuses on general insurance defense, including trucking defense, premises liability, personal injury, and professional malpractice.
He lives in Jackson, Mississippi with his wife, Caylan, and son, Jordan.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 125-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Mississippi for 10 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
DunbarMonroe
270 Colony Trace Park, Suite A, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
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Christopher Gerrard Dunnells's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great lawyer
Chris was very helpful with my family law case. He was very compassionate and trustworthy. He is also very easy to communicate with either by phone call, text message, or email. Overall I would recommend him!
Posted by Melinda | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Glad I hired him!
Mr. Dunnells was hired to help with a chancery court matter and took care of everything. The process wasn't as stressful, expensive, or time-consuming as I originally thought, and that was all thanks to Mr. Dunnells.
Posted by JC | May 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart business lawyer
Chris was able to do all of the work to start up my small business, including advising of potential problems that could arise and providing counsel on how to avoid them on the front end.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Five stars
Christopher has a great handle on the law & how it pertained for my case. He was calm, knowledgeable & answered all my questions.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Working with this lawyer was great!
He provided me excellent advice in starting my business and aid in my civil cases.
Christopher Gerrard Dunnells's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney to work with."
"Chris is an outstanding lawyer, who I have known for many years, and who has shown to possess the skills and dedication that clients need and deserve. A true advocate, you cannot go wrong with selecting him to handle your case."
"Chris advocated for his client with both skill and compassion. Although on opposing sides of the case, I appreciate his zealous representation provided and would recommend Chris as an advocate in litigation ranging from family law to medical malpractice including insurance defense representation."
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"A true professional and a man of integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a very knowledgeable about the law. His clients are extremely fortunate to have him as their attorney."
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"Mr. Dunnells is a very intelligent lawyer with excellent skills."
"Mr. Dunnells is a highly driven and intelligent attorney. He has a real passion and ambition toward helping his clients carry out their legal needs. I fully endorse this attorney."
"Mr. Dunnells is remarkably intelligent and very caring to his clients. I gladly endorse this lawyer and strongly recommend him to people from one end of Mississippi to the other.."
"Chris is a hungry young attorney with a sharp intellect and passion for furthering his client's interests. He has a bright career in front of him, and I look forward to watching him rise through the ranks of the family law community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"Unquestionable work ethic and intelligence. I am consistently impressed by Chris, and I confidently endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Dunnells is a new lawyer that has a good grasp on the law and is undoubtedly a huge asset to his clients. I have often been surprised at the innovative arguments that he can come up with at a moments notice. He is not afraid to try something new and this is a boon to his clients. I endorse his work and look forward to seeing his practice grow."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Client Champion - Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
10.0 Rating, Justia
2020
Top Contributor, Avvo
2020
Client Champion - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Graduate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Best Overall Advocate, Mississippi College
2013
Advance Research Certification, LexisNexis
2012
American Jurisprudence Award, Mississippi College School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, DunbarMonroe
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Dunnells Law, PLLC
Associations
2020 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2020 - Present
The GavelMember
2019 - Present
Transportation Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Capital Area Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Rotary ClubMember
2016 - Present
Jackson Chamber PartnershipMember
2015 - Present
Mississippi State BarMember
2015 - Present
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2015 - Present
Hinds County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Magnolia Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers ProjectMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mario Holland v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 290 So.3d 1253
Affirmed
Evans v. Roger’s Trucking, Inc., 2019 WL 5295198 (S.D. Miss. 2019)
Dismissal
Swales v. KLLM, 410 F. Supp. 3d 786 (S.D. Miss. 2019)
Interlocutory Appeal Granted
Rasdon v. E 3 Trucking, Inc., 2019 WL 4346576 (N.D. Miss. 2019)
Dismissal.
Knoth v Apollo Endosurgery, Inc., 425 F.Supp.3d 678 (S.D. Miss. 2019)
Dismissal denied
Education
2015
Mississippi College
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2014
Mississippi College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Mississippi University for Women
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Mississippi Paralegal Association CLE
Covid-19 in Litigation
2016
Mississippi College School of Law
Law Office Management
2016
Canal Street Chronicles Podcast
Legal analysis of Reggie Bush's lawsuit against the City of St. Louis
Publications
2020
Transportation Lawyers Association
Risk Mitigation: Limiting Exposure to Sleeper Bert Claims Under the FLSA
2020
2019
2018
Covered Events (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
The Challenge of Implementing Class Waiver Agreements when there is a Pending Class or Collective Action
2016
Canal Street Chronicles
Cardell Hayes Charged With Second Degree Murder of Will Smith - What Does That Mean?
2016
Canal Street Chronicles
A Legal Analysis of Reggie Bush's Lawsuit Against the City of St. Louis
2015
Dunnells Law Blog
What do you mean I can't get a divorce?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is prevailing party
14 May 2020
Q&A
Can I file for summary judgment based on a failure to answer request for admissions therefore admitting my facts as truth?
14 May 2020
Q&A
How can I best protect myself during my neighbor's legal dispute with our landlord?
13 May 2020