Chris Blackerby | Austin Litigation Lawyer

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1501 S Mopac Expy
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78746

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Germer PLLC

About Chris

Chris A. Blackerby is a successful trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in a wide range of matters focusing principally on product liability and personal injury litigation as well as commercial and patent litigation. He has tried complex cases throughout Texas and elsewhere totaling over $2 billion in controversy. After graduating law school, Chris served as a Briefing Attorney to the Honorable James R. Nowlin in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas. After a successful practice at a large law firm in Austin, Chris joined Germer in 2008. Chris is a “Texas Super Lawyer” and is rated an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

Chris routinely handles complex product liability lawsuits for manufacturers. His clients include tire, automotive, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers. He has defended cases involving tires, air bags, seatbelts, roof/vehicle structures, rollovers, fires, seats and seat backs and general crashworthiness.

Experience

Attorney

Germer PLLC

Present

Admission

Verified Texas

1993

Verified Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Verified Oklahoma Western District Court

Verified Texas Eastern District Court

Verified Texas Northern District Court

Verified Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court

Verified Texas Western District Court

Education

University of Texas School of Law

JD

1993

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Austin Federal Bar Association
  • Travis County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5

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Personal Injury, Litigation, Administrative Law, Health Care Other, State Appellate Practice

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