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.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MS | Active | 2015 | 02/14/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Graduate | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 2020 |
Client Champion - Platinum | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2020 |
10.0 Rating | Justia | 2020 |
Client Champion - Gold | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Peer Reviewed | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2016 |
Best Overall Advocate | Mississippi College | 2014 |
Advance Research Certification | LexisNexis | 2013 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Mississippi College School of Law | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | DunbarMonroe | 2018 - Present |
Attorney | Dunnells Law, PLLC | 2015 - 2018 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Defense Research Institute | Member | 2020 - Present |
The Gavel | Member | 2020 - Present |
Transportation Lawyers Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Capital Area Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Rotary Club | Member | 2016 - Present |
Jackson Chamber Partnership | Member | 2016 - Present |
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Mississippi State Bar | Member | 2015 - Present |
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hinds County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Magnolia Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project | Member | 2015 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Gavel | No Duty Owed to Control Third-Party Assailants | 2020 |
Transportation Lawyers Association | Risk Mitigation: Limiting Exposure to Sleeper Bert Claims Under the FLSA | 2020 |
The Gavel | Deft Defendants Dismiss Poorly Pled Punitives | 2019 |
Covered Events (DRI, Defense Research Institute) | The Challenge of Implementing Class Waiver Agreements when there is a Pending Class or Collective Action | 2018 |
Canal Street Chronicles | A Legal Analysis of Reggie Bush's Lawsuit Against the City of St. Louis | 2016 |
Canal Street Chronicles | Cardell Hayes Charged With Second Degree Murder of Will Smith - What Does That Mean? | 2016 |
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Dunnells Law Blog | What do you mean I can't get a divorce? | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mississippi College | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2015 |
Mississippi College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
Mississippi University for Women | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2011 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mississippi Paralegal Association CLE | Covid-19 in Litigation | 2020 |
Canal Street Chronicles Podcast | Legal analysis of Reggie Bush's lawsuit against the City of St. Louis | 2016 |
Mississippi College School of Law | Law Office Management | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Daryl Porter, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney to work with.
Arthur Calderon, Trucking accident Attorney on May 13, 2020
Relationship: Other
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.
Robert Peebles, Family Attorney on May 11, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Marshall Goff, Trucking accident Attorney on May 9, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Clark Monroe, Litigation Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
David Dunbar, Trucking accident Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and practical in his practice of law. He is a team player.
Matthew Rutherford, Litigation Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
C. Bristol, Family Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Amy Pietrowski, Criminal defense Attorney on May 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and knowledgeable lawyer.
Kevin Abruzzese, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Steven Minks, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Other
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.
Leif Hamman, Family Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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..
Matthew Easterling, Family Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
William Housley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.
Ryan VanDeburgh, Family Attorney on Nov 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Unquestionable work ethic and intelligence. I am consistently impressed by Chris, and I confidently endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Hommell, Family Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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