I am passionate about what I do. It is my honor to be a trial lawyer and assist people who have had their careers severely damaged or ended due to the illegal conduct of an employer. My past experience as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as a defense lawyer in one of the nation's largest law firms gives me unique insights and an advantage when it comes to effectively representing employees.
When you retain me to represent you, you get me, not an associate or junior lawyer. I will take full control over every aspect of your case and give it my personal attention. In my experience, this gives me an advantage over my opponents because I have handled every aspect of your case myself, rather than allowing a less experienced attorney to handle some matters and then try to understand what occurred later.
I am board certified in Labor & Employment Law and represent employees in overtime, harassment, wrongful discharge, and fraud/whistleblower cases. This includes claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of employment agreements, and noncompete defense, as well as claims of unpaid overtime and corporate fraud and/or fraud against the government.
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21022 Gathering Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78260
501 W 5th St, Austin, TX, 78701
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by Matt | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable, Logical, Responsive
Chris proved knowledgeable and responsive throughout the entire process of a dispute with a former employer. I highly recommend.
Posted by Bill | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best Attorney Ever!
In late 2017, I was terminated from my position from a local company, a position I had held for 19 years. Being 62 years old, well paid, and well established in the community. I was devastated. There were no other jobs that needed my specific talents in the area. Even if I could relocate, nobody was ...
Posted by hb | April 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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WOW, Mr. Mckinney was referred to me, by Tom Crane. He took his time to review my case and kept it "REAL", with my case chances of winning. He is a quick thinking with the case and provided sound opinion. I got my money’s worth and then some.
"For my book, there simply is no more knowledgeable and capable employment lawyer than Chris McKinney. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a case, and so I know his competence and expertise first-hand. Whenever I have a question of employment law I always call Chris, and he always knows the answer. Anyone in San Antonio or Austin who has been discriminated against at their job, or has not been paid what they are owed, should call Chris McKinney before calling anyone else."
"Employment law is all about proving that the employer is lying with evidence they will do anything to keep you from getting. Chris has the experience and tenacity to get the evidence to win."
"I've worked with Chris on a number of matters and am proud to call him a friend and mentor. Chris is a professional in every sense of the word. He leads by example, pushing others around him to continuously do better for our clients and the profession as a whole. It was clear from the first time I met him that he takes pride in providing top quality legal representation to regular people."
"Christopher McKinney does a great job for his clients. He's always the first lawyer I call when I have an employment question, and he's at the top of my referral list."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is an accomplished attorney in his community. I would not hesitate to recommend his services."
"I have worked with Chris for many years as outside counsel to my Fortune 300 legal department and more recently as litigation co-counsel on an employment matter. He is not only well-versed in the law, he displays a superior work ethic and keen problem-solving skills that make him a strong advocate for your client. His office is superbly organized and makes excellent use of the latest technology for information sharing and courtroom presentation. I look forward to working with him again, soon."
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2016
Best Lawyers in San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers In San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers In San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2012
#8 on the Top Employment Law Voices nation-wide, HR Examiner Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers in San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers In San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers In San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2009
Best Lawyers In San Antonio - Employment Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2003
Board Certification - Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholar Program
2001 - Present
Attorney, The McKinney Law Firm
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
1996 - 1997
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General - State of Texas
2005 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Texas Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
1996
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2016
Using Technology and Cloud Computing to Provide Better Client Service
2009
Texas Employment Law
2007
Representing Clients Effectively
2009
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