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Biography
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Class Action
50%
11 years
Litigation
50%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
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Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 15 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 16 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Butsch Roberts & Associates
231 S Bemiston Ave Ste 260, Saint Louis, MO, 63105-1922
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Christopher E. Roberts's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Joe | August 26, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thank You
Thank you for all your help. You provided the guidance and support to see through the issue objectively and move forward when I felt there was no other recourse. Your counsel helped tremendously, financially and emotionally. I will be using this firm for future legal needs. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FI...
Posted by Karen | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very grateful
From my initial quick response back from Chris, he made me feel like a very important client and took consideration to any conditions I had at the time. He has provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details. I am very grateful to have been recommended ...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Chris came highly recommended to me last summer when I was being sued for a debt that I did not owe. My social security number was abused by a family member. My situation was unique, difficult, painful and exhausting. Chris stepped in as the perfect advocate for me, helping me in an unfamiliar territ...
Posted by John | September 11, 2013
Review for attorney Christopher Roberts
Mr. Roberts handled several contract negotiations for our company. In addition, he was instrumental in obtaining a favorable resolution for a dispute our company had with a debtor. He has always been prompt, reliable, and has a very professional and courteous demeanor. I give him my highest recomm...
Posted by John | September 4, 2013
Fantastic representation
In the past, I was employed by a Circuit Court for 13 years and have had extensive experience dealing with attorneys. Mr. Roberts has been representing me for the past one and one-half years as a plaintiff in a case. He has been vigilant, thorough, and extremely competent throughout the entire proces...
Christopher E. Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christopher Roberts is an incredibly competent and hard working attorney. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is a great lawyer with an uncanny knowledge of class action law. He has the ability to tackle complex legal issues and provide clear and concise analysis. He works tirelessly in the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend Chris."
"Having worked with Chris on the other side of the table as opposing counsel, I can say he is very knowledgeable, comes to court fully prepared and if he's representing you you're in good shape."
"I have had many courtroom experiences with Mr. Roberts over the past several years, and have consulted with him on several of my clients' legal matters. I know him to be a very knowledgeable attorney with a sharp analytical approach to case evaluation, and he is an excellent advocate in the courtroom. I would give Chris the highest professional endorsement for civil litigation, particularly for class actions."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2009
Candler S. Rogers Writing Award, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Butsch Roberts & Associates LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationConsumer Litigation Committee
2014 - Present
Missouri BarSolo and Small Firm Committee - Vice Chair
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationClass Action and Derivative Suits Committee
2012 - 2016
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisSolo and Small Firm Practitioners Section
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: Life Time Fitness, Inc. Telephone Consumer Protection Act Litigation
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $10,000,000
Neistat v. McDaniel
Defendant's Verdict
Rose v. Wakefield & Associates
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $155,000
Lewis v. Spinnaker Resorts, Inc.
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Full Refund to Class Members
Wallach v. Federal Financial Group LLC
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $200,000
Kissel v. Liberty Acquisitions Servicing LLC
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $120,000
Lemay v. Rocket Lawyer, Inc.
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $1,500,000
Harbison et al. v. Pech, Hughes & McDonald et al.
Settlement for Plaintiff Class - Total Settlement Value of Approximately $350,000
S v. K - St. Louis County Circuit Court
Defendant's verdict
Education
2009
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor
2006
University of Kansas
Bachelor of General Studies
Speaking Engagements
2018
American Bar Association, Roundtable Discussion
The Evolving Definition of an Automatic Telephone Dialing System Under the TCPA
2017
Missouri Bar, Consumer Law for Missouri Attorneys
Recovering Costs and Attorney's Fees Defending Debt Collection Cases
2016
Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Conference
How to Contest an Arbitration Clause
2014
Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Conference
You Have Class! How to Identify Potential Class Actions In Your Everyday Practice
2013
Slow Food St. Louis
Making Sense of Food Labels
2013
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Solo & Small Firm Practitioners Section
The Fundamentals of Class Action Litigation - Identifying Potential Cases
Publications
2019
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Competing Definitions of an Auto-Dialer Under the TCPA
2018
American Bar Association Book Publishing
2018 Survey of Federal Class Action Law: A Circuit-By-Circuit Analysis (author of chapter on class action law in the Eighth Circuit)
2017
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
Emerging Issues Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2013
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
A Guide to Navigating CAFA's Home-State Exception
2013
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
Class Actions 101: Surviving a Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss
2009
University of Missouri at Kansas City Law Review
Can I Still Google My Yahoo? Reframing the Net Neutrality Debate – Why Legislation Actually Means Deregulation
2008
University of Missouri at Kansas City Law Review
Is MySpace Their Space?: Protecting Student Cyberspeech in a Post-Morse v. Frederick World
Languages
English