CONTACT
181 Summers Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Tel: 304.982.7501
Fax: 304.342.3189
Email: clb@themasterslawfirm.com
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SUMMARY
As an attorney at The Masters Law Firm, L.C., Christopher L. Brinkley is dedicated to protecting the rights of people in Charleston, West Virginia. He focuses his practice on handling cases that involve the following matters: product liability law, consumer law, premises liability law, personal injury law and auto accident law.
Consumers who purchase a product expect it to deliver the results it promises. Unfortunately, defective items exist and can lead to serious injuries. With more than a decade of experience working on product liability cases, Mr. Brinkley understands the responsibility a manufacturer, distributor and other members of the supply chain may have. He is a fierce advocate for clients who have experienced an injury. Thanks to tenacity, Mr. Brinkley has established a track record of obtaining favorable verdicts and settlements.
An author and frequent lecturer, Mr. Brinkley enjoys sharing his legal knowledge with others. He regularly speaks about topics including admissibility of evidence and expert testimony as well as litigation strategies.
Mr. Brinkley was admitted to practice in Virginia in 2003, in Missouri in 2002, in Arkansas in 1995 and in Georgia in 1999. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the West Virginia Supreme Court and all lower courts throughout the state, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Bar & COURT ADMISSIONS
West Virginia, 2003
Missouri, 2002
Georgia, 1999
Arkansas, 1995
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia Supreme Court and all lower courts
Missouri
Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
Arkansas
United States Court of Appeals – Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Science (Aerospace Engineering) | Bachelor | 1990 |
| University of Tulsa | Law | Juris Doctorate | 1994 |
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Brinkley is a member of the West Virginia and Georgia Trial Lawyers Associations, as well as the American Association for Justice. As a member of the American Association for Justice, Mr. Brinkley has served as Chairman of two separate product liability litigation groups, each time serving as Chairman for approximately seven years. He is also a member of the West Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, and Arkansas Bar Associations. Mr. Brinkley is a frequent author and lecturer on the topics of working with engineers in product liability litigation, admissibility of expert and other evidence, discovery, various specific product defects, litigation strategies, and other topics.