Christopher C. Cain
About Christopher C. Cain
Christopher C. Cain is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Christopher C. Cain is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP
Education: University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Madison, WI
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My practice emphasizes personal injury, medical and legal malpractice, bad faith insurance claims and business litigation. I have extensive litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts of Wisconsin and have practiced in many courts outside Wisconsin. Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a pharmacist for five years. I love to golf. I'm practicing as much as I can because someday, you never know, I might be playing on the senior tour. My wife and I have three grown children and two you...
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