Christopher R. Fontan

Christopher R. Fontan is a member at Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC in Jackson and practices in Appellate, Banking and Lender Liability, Breach of Contract, Business Torts, Commercial Litigation, Healthcare, and Labor and Employment matters. His work is particularly focused on labor and employment litigation, workers’ compensation defense, employer training, and corporate employment compliance for businesses managing workplace risk and disputes.

Fontan earned a J.D., summa cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law in 2006 and a B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, from Mississippi College in 2001. In law school, he served as managing editor of the Mississippi College School of Law Review and received multiple American Jurisprudence awards. His undergraduate record also included business-school honors, giving him a strong academic foundation for employment counseling and commercial litigation.

Fontan represents employers in labor and employment litigation and provides training on sexual harassment, Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act, EEOC compliance, and wage-and-hour compliance. He also advises employers on internal policy audits, employee-handbook review, and broader corporate employment compliance. His practice extends into commercial disputes, lender-liability issues, healthcare matters, contract claims, and appellate work, allowing him to address both preventive counseling and active litigation.

Christopher R. Fontan brings together litigation experience and practical employer counseling in a practice that addresses day-to-day compliance as well as contested claims. His academic honors and law-review leadership reflect strong research and writing skills, while his employment work requires translating legal requirements into policies and training that businesses can use. He helps clients evaluate workplace issues, prepare for disputes, and manage litigation while maintaining attention to operational needs and regulatory obligations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC
• Chairperson, The Mississippi Bar (2021-2022)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Jackson Young Lawyers Association
• Advisory Board Member, Habitat for Humanity/Metro Jackson (2011-Present)
• Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Member, Mississippi Chapter of SHRM
• Member, Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA)

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• Mississippi College
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Summa Cum Laude

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