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Christopher Thomas Wion
also known as Chris Wion, Christopher Wion
About Christopher
Biography
Chris is a litigator and trial lawyer with experience in a broad range of areas, including complex breach of contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, trade secret misappropriation, non-competes, securities, and design and construction defect. He handles all aspects of dispute resolution, from initial investigation, into trial and through the appellate process. He also has a long history of advising boards of directors on diverse strategic planning and business matters as outside general corporate counsel. In his "free time" he enjoys cycling, hiking, skiing, triathlon, and carpentry.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
25 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Summit Law Group
315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA, 98104-2682
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"I’ve worked on the other side of Chris on several large litigation matters of national scope. Chris is a talented, intense and effective advocate and he has achieved significant respect and stature in our profession by exhibiting these qualities in a collegial and professional manner. I recommend Chris for conflicts work and I would hire him as my own attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Top 100, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
SuperLawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Summit Law Group
2013 - 2016
Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, LLP
2005 - 2013
Partner, Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes, LLP
2002 - 2005
Associate, Mundt MacGregor, LLP
2000 - 2000
Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, 1000 Friends of Washington
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Claims Resolution Tribunal for Dormant WWII-era Swiss Bank Accounts / Geneva, Switzerland
Associations
Seattle IP Inn of Court
Federal Bar Association
King County Bar Foundation
Sample of Legal Cases
Microsoft v. Motorola
After first trial, judge determined Microsoft should pay annual royalties of only $1.8 million, instead of $4 billion demanded by Motorola. After second trial, jury awarded Microsoft $14.5 million in damages and attorney fees.
Olympic Pipe Line Co. v. Shell Oil Co.
Settled for $3 million payment to client.
Jain v. J.P. Morgan
Western Mortgage v. KeyBank
Case against client dismissed on summary judgment. Client awarded fees and costs of defense.
Education
2002
University of Washington
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Williams College
BA
Speaking Engagements
N/A
In-House Training
Fiduciary Duties of Corporate Officers
Publications
2014
Washington Practice
Chapter 48; CR 48, Juries of Less than Twelve
Languages
English