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Christopher J. Pitera

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  • Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Virginia
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Nicholas Simopoulos
Nicholas Simopoulos September 18, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Chris is the quintessential 10-star personal injury lawyer. He is serious, sharp, smart, and strategic and always a step ahead of his opponent. Chris is also articulate and personable, which is a weapon in the courtroom. Perhaps above all else, he cares about his clients and is invested in the success of their legal matters. Chris sets the standard to follow as a lawyer. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Chris in litigation matters for the Virginia Attorney General's Office.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Chris and I have worked together on complex legal matters over the years, including cases involving difficult and novel issues in personal injury, sovereign immunity, and appellate practice.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Chris periodically over the past eight years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chris is an excellent advocate, litigator, strategist, and writer and presents his arguments and cases in an aggressive, effective, and persuasive manner. I firmly believe it is the rare lawyer who simply was born to be in the courtroom - Chris is one of those lawyers.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris's legal knowledge in personal injury is second to none. His knowledge comes not only from practice and experience but raw, honed instinct.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Very recently, Chris helped me analyze and approach a complex appellate legal issue and, based upon his help, I was able to present a successful position on appeal. Chris's sharp legal mind was indispensable, and I could not have reached a positive result without his help.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris was born to be in the courtroom. He is fluent, fluid, and natural.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris's ethics and professionalism are second to none. When I work with Chris, I know I am dealing with a straight shooter who tirelessly advocates for what is right.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend Chris for personal injury cases. In fact, I would hire Chris myself personally if I ever needed a personal injury lawyer.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Chris is the quintessential sharp personal injury lawyer. He advocates tirelessly for his clients and strives for justice. Unlike many lawyers in my opinion, however, Chris actually finds it.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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