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August 21, 2025
Christopher Lee concentrates his practice on complex commercial, business and professional liability litigation throughout the United States in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels. He represents clients in a wide array of disputes involving commercial transactions, business formations, corporate governance, breaches of contract, business torts, fraud, deceptive and unfair trade practices, fiduciary relationships, non-compete and restrictive covenants, and government contracts.
Chris approaches his clients’ matters with their long-term goals in mind to ensure a truly optimal outcome. He consults with clients to understand their needs and identify the most cost-effective means of meeting those needs. In many cases, his process helps clients avoid or contain expensive litigation while still achieving their desired outcome. When litigation is necessary, Chris works proactively to put his clients in the best position to win their cases and carry that success forward.
Michael Lowry (Partner-Las Vegas) and Christopher Lee (Associate-Miami) obtained summary judgment from the Circuit Court, Monroe County, FL, in a personal injury claim against Wilson Elser's client, an integrated facilities maintenance provider. The plaintiff, an employee of our client, was injured while working at the direction of the resort. The plaintiff received workers' compensation benefits but proceeded to sue our client and the resort. Regarding our client's liability, the plaintiff argued that an intentional tort exception applied to worker's compensation immunity in this case. The district court disagreed, concluding that the evidence presented by the plaintiff failed to demonstrate an intentional tort. The plaintiff later agreed to dismiss the case in lieu of an appeal after four years of litigation.
Michael Lowry and Christopher W. Lee