Christopher McDonald is an experienced civil litigator specializing in toxic tort, product liability, and general liability matters. He represents a diverse array of clients that range in size from multinational corporations to sole proprietors. Chris works closely with clients to develop and execute strategies to avoid litigation when possible and to effectively manage and favorably resolve matters if they proceed to litigation.
Clients appreciate Chris’s focus on identifying the key issues and providing tailored options for how to most efficiently reach their goals in each matter in which he is involved.
Chris joined Wilson Elser from a full-service AV-rated AmLaw 500 law firm known for litigation in California and Nevada.
Areas of Focus
Toxic Tort
Chris has successfully represented product manufacturers and distributors, national retailers, property owners and managers, contractors, and independent business owners in individual lawsuits and multi-party complex actions that involve claims of occupational exposure to toxic materials and products.
- University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1998)
- University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. Political Science, magna cum laude, 1995)
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
- UCLA Alumni Association