Christopher M. LaVigne

Christopher M. LaVigne is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on resolving complex business disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Chris has a national and international practice that is tailored to the needs and expectations of his clients. He has broad experience handling breach of contract and related business tort claims, including products liability, fraud, tortious interference, corporate governance, theft of trade secrets, covenants not to compete and employee litigation. Chris’ practical experience and approach to dispute resolution covers a number of disciplines and industries, including manufacturing, construction, real estate, data security, oil and gas, forestry, health care, and technology. Chris also has wide-ranging experience in the appellate process, arguing cases before both the Texas appellate courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Concentrations

•Complex contract litigation
•Breach of contract
•UCC and sale of goods disputes
•Tortious interference
•Fraudulent inducement
•Indemnity
•Franchisee disputes
•Construction disputes
•Corporate practice of dentistry/medicine disputes
•Consumer and sales practices litigation
•Products liability
•Deceptive Trade Practices Act
•Fraud
•Negligence
•Employment litigation
•Covenants not to compete
•Misappropriation of trade secrets
•Harassment and discrimination
•Corporate governance litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2017-2020
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2020
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2014-2019
• Rising Star, 2009-2013
•Listed, D Magazine, Best Lawyers in Dallas - Business Litigation, 2016-2017