Christina Upton "Chris" Douglas
About Christina Upton Douglas
Christina Upton Douglas is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Christina Upton Douglas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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