Christopher M. Choate

Christopher M. Choate is a Houston attorney whose practice spans criminal defense and complex civil litigation. He serves as a lead litigation and research attorney, working on cases that require detailed investigation and careful analysis of state and federal law. His criminal defense work includes white collar allegations and other serious charges. He has appeared in courts across Texas and handled complex federal matters in numerous district and circuit courts around the country.

Christopher received his Bachelor of Arts in Plan II and English from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. He earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington in 2004. While attending law school, he served as operations editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and vice president of the International Law Society. His legal studies included federal, international, and transnational subjects relevant to sophisticated litigation.

Christopher has worked on federal cases in more than 30 district and circuit courts nationwide, extending from Washington State to Puerto Rico. His professional work has also included travel to Japan to negotiate with public prosecutors and to Liechtenstein to work with local counsel. His background includes criminal, civil, and transactional legal matters, which informs his research and strategic work on complicated disputes. He has also maintained a role in case preparation and litigation support over many years.

Christopher M. Choate is a member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and has practiced with an emphasis on research-intensive litigation. His experience across different courts and legal systems helps him identify procedural issues, analyze records, and develop positions for clients facing serious disputes. The combination of trial-related work and legal research remains central to his practice in Houston and his involvement in federal matters elsewhere. His experience extends to reviewing complex case records and developing legal research for trial attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, John T. Floyd
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Member, Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Texas System, Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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