Christopher Michael Barry
About Christopher
Biography
Chris is a personal injury lawyer for the Indiana law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless. Chris maintains a statewide practice focusing solely on personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Chris was raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated Magna Cum Laude ("with great honor") from Wabash College in 2003. Chris graduate from Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis in 2006.
Chris has dedicated his entire professional career to fighting for the rights of injured people against insurance companies and corporations. Prior to becoming an attorney, Chris was employed as a law clerk with Craig, Kelley & Faultless.
Chris is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and The National Trial Lawyers. In 2011, Chris was named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Indiana by The National Trial Lawyers. Chris has also been named to the Top 40 under 40 in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has been named a Rising Star by Indiana Super Lawyers.
Chris, his wife Erika, and their family reside in Indianapolis.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 13 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 19 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Craig, Kelley & Fautless
5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46216-1001
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Christopher Michael Barry's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2015
diminished value question
Outstanding. Christopher not only answered my question, he backed it up with solid logic, and great advice. This is my first time using this service and I am very impressed with the result. Nice work!!
Posted by Satch | December 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Confidence in Christopher
Chris and his Para-legal Ashley were great to work with. Most of our contact was with Ashley who handled all questions and advised us as the case progressed. Chris was great at the deposition and the pre-deposition set my wife's mind at ease since she has never been in a legal setting. The mediation...
Christopher Michael Barry's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a gifted trial lawyer. For the past several years he has been selected as one of the top trial lawyers under 40 in Indiana by Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers. He has represented thousands of clients through the litigation process, including depositons, mediations and trials."
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Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Trucking accident lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Indiana, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, Craig Kelley & Faultless
2002 - 2002
Alternative Programs Division, Marion County Juvenile Court
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, Carmen & Muss PLLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysAdvocate Member
2016 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association
2013 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member
2011 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100; IndianaMember
2006 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
2016
Publications
2014
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Neighbor intentionally driving through the middle of my front yard.
24 Jun 2016
How do i object to plaintiffs motion to dismiss without prejudice? he filed a dismiss request one week before trial date.
15 Aug 2011
Kroger shopping cart damaged my vehicle.
11 Aug 2011