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Christopher W. Fowlkes
Partner
Suite 600
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Chris focuses his practice on products liability and commercial litigation, defending Global 500 companies in the automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer products industries. He defends his clients in high-profile cases involving products liability litigation and multi-party commercial litigation matters around the country. He is also well-versed in pattern and class-action litigation.
Chris has served...
Chris focuses his practice on products liability and commercial litigation, defending Global 500 companies in the automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer products industries. He defends his clients in high-profile cases involving products liability litigation and multi-party commercial litigation matters around the country. He is also well-versed in pattern and class-action litigation.
Chris has served as first chair in several sophisticated trials. He advises his clients on defense strategies aimed to bring about the most favorable outcome in every case. The same passion Chris brings to the courtroom is also embodied in his advocacy for diversity in the legal profession.
as first chair in several sophisticated trials. He advises his clients on defense strategies aimed to bring about the most favorable outcome in every case. The same passion Chris brings to the courtroom is also embodied in his advocacy for diversity in the legal profession.
Experience
- Experience with inferior vena cava filter litigation
- Defend manufacturers of home appliances in wrongful death actions
- Represented utility companies and paint applicator manufacturers in catastrophic personal injury and property damage litigation arising out of the alleged negligence, defective design or manufacture, maintenance and/or installation of various products and services
Education
- University of Minnesota School of Law, JD (1998)
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University of Minnesota,
BA,
Philosophy
(1995)
- University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Practice Areas
Industries
- Experience with inferior vena cava filter litigation
- Defend manufacturers of home appliances in wrongful death actions
- Represented utility companies and paint applicator manufacturers in catastrophic personal injury and property damage litigation arising out of the alleged negligence, defective design or manufacture, maintenance and/or installation of various products and services
Media
Recognitions
- Profiles in Diversity Journal, Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference (2022)
- Minnesota Lawyer, Diversity Award (2020)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 40 Under 40 (2007)
- Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2004)
- Super Lawyers, Minnesota Rising Stars (2013, 2011–2006)
Professional Activities
- Defense Research Institute (2002–present)
- Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity, Fellow (2013)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (1998–present)
- Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, Former Vice President (2007)
- Hennepin County Bar Association (1998–present)
- National Bar Association (2002–present)
Community
- Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (2002–present)
Chris focuses his practice on products liability and commercial litigation, defending Global 500 companies in the automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer products industries. He defends his clients in high-profile cases involving products liability litigation and multi-party commercial litigation matters around the country. He is also well-versed in pattern and class-action litigation.
Chris has served... as first chair in several sophisticated trials. He advises his clients on defense strategies aimed to bring about the most favorable outcome in every case. The same passion Chris brings to the courtroom is also embodied in his advocacy for diversity in the legal profession.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Experience with inferior vena cava filter litigation
- Defend manufacturers of home appliances in wrongful death actions
- Represented utility companies and paint applicator manufacturers in catastrophic personal injury and property damage litigation arising out of the alleged negligence, defective design or manufacture, maintenance and/or installation of various products and services
Education
- University of Minnesota School of Law, JD (1998)
-
University of Minnesota,
BA,
Philosophy
(1995)
- University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Litigation
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Industries
- Profiles in Diversity Journal, Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference (2022)
- Minnesota Lawyer, Diversity Award (2020)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 40 Under 40 (2007)
- Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney (2004)
- Super Lawyers, Minnesota Rising Stars (2013, 2011–2006)
- Defense Research Institute (2002–present)
- Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity, Fellow (2013)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (1998–present)
- Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, Former Vice President (2007)
- Hennepin County Bar Association (1998–present)
- National Bar Association (2002–present)
- Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (2002–present)
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