Christopher Elmore

Christopher T. Elmore is a partner at Elmore Law, LLC whose practice is devoted exclusively to defending employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters. He represents clients in a field that requires close attention to medical evidence, statutory requirements, claim strategy, and changing case law. His work is supported by regular client training and legal updates designed to help employers and insurers understand developments affecting workers’ compensation claims and related litigation.

Mr. Elmore graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, finishing in the top ten percent of his class and earning membership in the Order of the Coif. During law school, he received CALI Legal Excellence awards in Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, and Law Practice Technology, along with American Jurisprudence awards in several subjects. That academic background supports detailed legal analysis and disciplined advocacy in contested compensation matters.

Mr. Elmore is a regular speaker at the Workers’ Compensation Association Annual Conference and at continuing legal education programs, where he provides case-law updates, training, and presentations on developing legal issues. He also served on the New Mexico Human Rights Commission after appointment by the governor, hearing human rights and discrimination claims under the New Mexico Human Rights Act. This experience adds administrative and employment-related perspective to his legal work.

Christopher T. Elmore is licensed to practice in New Mexico, Tennessee, and Missouri. He is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Association and received its Stirling Award for attorney of the year in 2017. He was selected as a Southwest Rising Star in multiple years. His combination of workers’ compensation defense, administrative experience, and client education supports practical representation for employers and insurers facing disputed claims and changing legal requirements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Elmore Law, LLC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Commissioner, New Mexico Human Rights Commission (2012-2019)
• Member, Workers’ Compensation Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Tennessee
• Missouri

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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