Christopher R. Kiger
About Christopher R. Kiger
Christopher R. Kiger is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Christopher R. Kiger is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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