Christopher L. Davis

Christopher L. Davis is a Burlington, Vermont, lawyer who handles family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, business litigation, legal malpractice, land use, and dispute resolution matters. He represents clients in conflicts requiring investigation, negotiation, motion practice, mediation, and courtroom preparation. His work includes sensitive family disputes, criminal defense questions, commercial claims, and real estate or land use concerns that require practical judgment and focused advocacy in local courts and negotiations.

Christopher earned a J.D., cum laude, from Albany Law School, where he served as Chief Notes Editor. He earned a B.A., cum laude, from Middlebury College. His education supports a practice involving courtroom advocacy, ethics, dispute resolution, and client counseling. This background helps him evaluate facts, prepare arguments, explain legal choices, and guide clients through contested family, criminal, civil, and professional responsibility matters with attention to client goals and strategy.

Christopher frequently serves as a mediator and evaluator for state and federal courts. He is the former chair of the Vermont Judicial Conduct Board and served on that board for nine years. His experience also includes past service with Vermont professional conduct groups and long teaching roles in business law and ethics. Through these roles, he helps clients and courts address disputes with credibility, patience, and disciplined preparation and fairness.

Christopher L. Davis is admitted to state and federal courts in Vermont and belongs to Vermont, American, trial lawyer, and criminal defense bar groups. His recognitions include Best Lawyers honors in family law, ethics and professional responsibility law, and family law mediation, plus Vermont Lawyer of the Year honors. His work reflects steady judgment, ethical leadership, and practical service for clients facing legal matters under demanding procedural and emotional pressures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Langrock Sperry & Wool
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Association for Justice
• Member, Vermont Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Albany Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Middlebury College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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