Christopher L. Byrd

Christopher L. Byrd is an attorney with Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law, serving clients from the firm’s New Albany and Corydon offices. His work includes business law, estate planning, probate, real estate and governmental law. He advises businesses and public entities on legal responsibilities that affect operations, property and long-term planning. He is licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky and has longstanding ties to Harrison County.

Chris earned a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 1991. He obtained a J.D. from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 2002 and a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University that same year. His education combines accounting, public administration and law, a useful background for advising private businesses and governmental organizations on financial and legal questions.

Before entering private legal practice, Chris worked for Price Waterhouse in Los Angeles, served as controller for Empower America in Washington, D.C., and worked in government relations for Eli Lilly and Company. He later practiced with Harold Dillman Attorneys and Dillman Chastain Byrd before joining his current firm in 2022. These positions gave him experience across accounting, corporate affairs and local legal services.

Chris has served as Harrison County Attorney since 2013 and Town of Corydon Attorney since 2011. He also serves as counsel to the Harrison County Regional Sewer District and Solid Waste District, and sits on the board of First Harrison Bank. His public-sector responsibilities complement his business and property work. Christopher L. Byrd brings legal and financial experience to clients addressing transactions, estate concerns and governmental decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Board Member, First Harrison Bank
• Attorney, Harrison County (2013-Present)
• Attorney, Town of Corydon (2011-Present)
• Attorney, Harrison County Regional Sewer District
• Attorney, Harrison County Solid Waste District

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Kentucky

Education

• Indiana University McKinney School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University – Bloomington
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting
• Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  Masters in Public Affairs

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