Christopher "Chris" Rizzo
About Christopher Rizzo
Christopher Rizzo is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Christopher Rizzo is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
Education: Pace University, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: New York, NY
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