Christopher L. "Chris" Callahan
About Christopher L. Callahan
Christopher L. Callahan is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Christopher L. Callahan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Fennemore PC
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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