Christopher Torres

Christopher Torres is the Administrative Shareholder of the Tampa Office. Chris concentrates his practice on business and complex commercial litigation, toxic tort defense, environmental litigation, and land use litigation. Previously, Chris has represented clients in the areas of securities litigation and enforcement, white collar litigation, and appeals. He also has experience in the areas of corporate and securities law where he advised boards of directors on corporate governance issues and contests for corporate control, represented companies in mergers and acquisitions, represented investors and companies in private equity investments, and developed prospective securities litigation strategies.

Concentrations

•Business and complex commercial litigation
•Toxic tort defense
•Environmental litigation
•Land use litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2020
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2015-2019
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate, 2019
•Dispute Resolution - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Toxic Tort, 2015-2019
•Team Member, The American Lawyer, “Florida Regional Litigation Department of the Year,” 2019
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, “Law Firm of the Year,” Environmental Law, 2016
•Listed, The Latino American Who’s Who, 2015
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2011-2014
•Listed, Florida Trend magazine, “Legal Elite,” Litigation, 2011-2013, 2015-2016
•Listed, Attorney at Law Magazine, “Attorneys to Watch in 2012,” 2012