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Christopher L. DeCort

Christopher L. DeCort

 
  • Business Law, Appeals & Appellate, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Florida
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Nicole Deese Newlon
Nicole Deese Newlon April 25, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I would recommend Chris to handle any commercial litigation matter, including complex, multi-district, and class action cases. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked with Chris at two (2) law firms and we currently work together at Johnson, Newlon & DeCort.

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

I have worked with Chris for several years, where we have worked for the same client and in situations where Chris was the lead trial lawyer and in others where I was lead counsel.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Chris from 2014 through present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chris is knowledgeable, has a breadth of experience in litigation matters, and is able to see the big picture, while simultaneously focusing on the day-to-day involved in litigation. He is a fantastic lawyer and a great person.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris has a wide variety of experience in litigation matters, and is knowledgeable regarding all phases of litigation.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris is able to effectively analyze the issues involved in litigation matters, and to recommend a course of action based on that analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris is approachable and communicative with clients, opposing counsel, and other attorneys involved in his representation.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris is professional and ethical, not only because such is required by The Florida Bar, but because he is innately a good person.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Commercial litigation
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
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes