Litigation: General Commercial
Illinois
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Chris Gair
USA 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Gair Gallo Eberhard LLP
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.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the USA
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Chris Gair is praised across the market for his handling of civil litigation and has experience handling a wide array of disputes including those concerning bankruptcy, contractual and securities-related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Chris is an effective forceful advocate with extraordinary intellect. He can handle complex factual legal concepts to hone in on the right strategy better than most.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USAChris is an excellent and tenacious advocate. The lengths he will go to for his clients is impressive.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USAChris Gair is one of the most accomplished trial lawyers with a reputation of excellence.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USAChris does phenomenal work.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USAChris is an exceptional courtroom advocate who is always terrifically prepared.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USAChris is fantastic. He is experienced as a trial lawyer and probably the most passionate advocate we've ever had.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
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