Christopher M. Gill

Christopher M. Gill is a Virginia attorney who handles commercial real estate, environmental law, and municipal governance matters. He represents businesses, developers, landowners, local governments, government agencies, and lenders in property transactions, land use issues, property rights disputes, and environmental matters. His practice also covers real estate development and finance, commercial lending, sustainability, green development, and legislative advocacy.

Christopher earned a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 2000 and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2004. He served as articles editor of the University of Richmond Law Review. After law school, he clerked for Judges Edward W. Hanson Jr. and A. Bonwill Shockley of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach. This background strengthened his legal research, writing, and analysis.

Christopher has guided clients through property acquisitions, financing, construction, leasing, development, and sales. His experience includes negotiating solar leases, option agreements, and easements for projects covering 150 acres to several thousand acres. He also advises lenders on commercial loans, loan modifications, foreclosures, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. In environmental matters, he assists with permitting and compliance, represents municipalities on water supply and dredging projects, and defends companies in state and federal enforcement actions.

Christopher M. Gill holds the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional designation. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law, Virginia Super Lawyers for Real Estate, and Virginia Business Legal Elite for Real Estate and Land Use. He has also held professional and community leadership roles, including serving as founding co-chair of Legal Food Frenzy. His practical approach supports clients facing complex property, regulatory, and public-sector concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Christian & Barton, LLP
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Member, The Bar Association of the City of Richmond, Real Estate and Environmental Law Sections

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)