Chris Martinez’s practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, collections, and product liability defense. His commercial litigation experience includes construction and real estate disputes; landlord-tenant, shareholder and partnership disputes; collections; professional liability; breach of contract; trade secrets and non-competition agreements. Chris also defends manufacturers and suppliers of recreational vehicles, automobiles, electronics, industrial machinery and building materials.
Education
- University of Arizona (J.D., summa cum laude, 2006)
- Order of the Coif
- Dean's Achievement Award
- Articles Editor, Arizona Law Review
- Weber State University (B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude, 2003)
- Top Graduating Student, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Top Graduating Student, Department of Psychology
- Aubrelia S. Hinckley Scholarship (2002-2003)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Utah
- United States District Court, District of Utah
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Utah
- Federal Bar Association
- American Inns of Court
- Defense Research Institute
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Home buyers and sellers can limit risks, Author, The Park Record (December 12-14, 2007)
Community Involvement
- Children’s Services Society, Board Member (2008-present)
- Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, Volunteer Attorney
- Tuesday Night Bar, Volunteer Attorney
Other Professional Experience
- United States District Court, District of Arizona, Law Clerk to Hon. Charles R. Pyle (2004)
- University of Arizona, Immigration Law Clinic (2004)
