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Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
January 31, 2019
Christina Marshall focuses her practice on the defense of general liability matters, including claims involving premises and transportation liability in state and federal courts. Her clients include self-insured corporations, transportation companies, and commercial property owners, among others.
First and foremost, Christina is a zealous advocate for her clients. She develops strong client relationships through trust, responsiveness, and reliability. Throughout a case, her skills, experience, and focus are all directed toward achieving a cost-effective resolution strategy that addresses her clients’ needs during all stages of litigation. Christina prides herself on her attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and effective client communications.
Christina previously served as a law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, assisting with both civil and criminal matters. During law school, she interned with the Office of Corporation Counsel of the City of Hartford.
Areas of Focus
General Liability
Christina has built a diverse civil litigation practice handling premises, negligent security, and dram shop matters. She regularly advises and defends national clients in cases involving retail stores, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, including large multi-use properties. Her work extends beyond litigation to advising on best practices and risk mitigation strategies, and Christina is often called on for early investigations and emergency response efforts – allowing clients to make strategic decisions from the outset.
Transportation/Trucking
Christina defends transportation companies involved in both regional and long-haul trucking operations, as well as bus carriers and other commercial fleets. Her clients span the full spectrum of freight and passenger transportation. She handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, regulatory compliance, and other liability exposures, and is a member of the firm’s 24/7 national emergency response team that responds to catastrophic trucking losses.
- University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2009)
- Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal, articles editor
- Cornell University (B.A., 2006)
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York