Christopher Timmons

Practice Areas

Christopher “Chris” Timmons is a commercial litigator and trial attorney at Knowles Gallant Timmons in Atlanta, focusing on complex business litigation, high-stakes jury trials and Georgia RICO matters. He has tried more than 100 cases, including over 60 jury trials, serving primarily as sole or chief counsel.

His experience includes partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, employment litigation, public corruption matters, opioid litigation, police brutality claims and gambling-related disputes. Chris also regularly advises attorneys and clients on trial strategy, jury selection and courtroom presentation in complex litigation matters.

In addition to his trial work, Chris has argued multiple cases before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. He is widely recognized for his experience handling matters involving Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Prior to joining Knowles Gallant Timmons, Chris served for more than 17 years as a prosecutor in DeKalb and Cobb Counties, where he handled significant criminal prosecutions and extensive courtroom litigation. He also practiced as a litigation associate at King & Spalding in Atlanta and Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Cincinnati.

For more than 14 years, Chris has served as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law, teaching Trial Advocacy and Jury Selection. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta and is a Master in the Bleckley Inn of Court.

Career

Partner, Knowles Gallant Timmons

Former Prosecutor, DeKalb County and Cobb County, Georgia

Former Litigation Associate, King & Spalding

Former Litigation Associate, Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Professional Memberships

Executive Committee, Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Master, Bleckley Inn of Court

Publications

Chris Timmons is frequently sought out by national and international media outlets for commentary on complex litigation, Georgia RICO law, high-profile criminal proceedings and trial strategy matters.

Selected media appearances and publications include:

* The New York Times

* The Wall Street Journal

* The Washington Post

* Reuters

* ABC News

* CNN

* NBC News

* USA Today

* Good Morning America

* PBS NewsHour

* Newsweek

* Rolling Stone

* The Hill

* Litigation Daily

* ACC Docket

* IP Watchdog

Representative commentary has included analysis of Georgia RICO prosecutions, commercial and criminal trial strategy, jury selection, public corruption matters and high-profile litigation involving national public figures and complex criminal enterprises.

Chris has also authored and contributed to legal thought leadership pieces, including:

* “Crafting the Perfect Jury for IP Trials” – ACC Docket

* “Becoming a Sought-After Media Expert: A Guide for Legal Professionals” – Daily Report

* Commentary on art fraud, RICO litigation and trial advocacy featured in IP Watchdog and other legal publications.

Work Highlights

Tried more than 100 cases, including over 60 jury trials

Extensive first-chair trial experience in complex commercial disputes

Argued multiple matters before the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court

Recognized experience in Georgia RICO litigation and trial strategy

Industry Sector Expertise

Commercial Litigation

Jury Trials

Trial Strategy

Georgia RICO

Partnership Disputes

Business Torts

Employment Litigation

Appellate Advocacy

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Georgia

Experience

More than two decades of litigation and trial experience across commercial, criminal and appellate matters.

Education

Awards