Chris Gair

Practice Areas

Chris Gair is widely recognized as one of the preeminent trial lawyers in Chicago. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and has tried dozens of cases in federal and state courts and arbitrations. He is ranked by Chambers & Partners as one of Chicago’s top lawyers in General Commercial Litigation and White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

PRACTICE AREAS

• White Collar Defense

• Complex Civil Litigation

• Internal Investigations

Career

Chris started his career clerking for the renowned Illinois Supreme Court Justice Seymour Simon. He then served for seven years as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago, eventually becoming Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime Division.

Upon leaving the United States Attorney’s office, Chris went into private practice as a partner at two premier litigation firms. He spent 11 years at the well-known boutique Freeman, Freeman & Salzman.

Chris followed with seven years as a partner at Jenner & Block, one of the most prestigious law firms in Chicago, where he was one of the firm’s top trial lawyers in civil and criminal cases.

Chris founded Gair Eberhard in 2013.

Professional Memberships

Chris is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers.