Chris Knight
About Chris Knight
Chris Knight is a lawyer based in Fort Worth, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Chris Knight is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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