A native of Walla Walla, WA, Chris has made the Northwest his long-term home. He studied at Washington State University in Pullman, WA to earn his Bachelor’s Degree before attending University of Idaho in pursuit of his J.D. While in law school, he was granted membership on the University’s Law Review, competed on the National Appellate Advocacy team, and received an emphasis in Business Law and Entrepreneurship. During law school, he spent time with the Idaho State Supreme Court, Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc., and the J.R. Simplot Company. After graduating, he worked with the District of Idaho Bankruptcy Court and Martelle & Associates before joining Post Falls Law in 2018. Prior to college, he spent six years serving as a medic in the Washington Army National Guard, including a nine-month tour of Iraq during which he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal.
Chris is passionate about providing clients legal advice with honesty and integrity.
He enjoys taking a dip, rooting for the Seahawks, and spending time with his wife and their two dogs.
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