Christopher T. Nace

Christopher T. Nace represents injured clients in medical malpractice, product liability, motor vehicle accident, wrongful death, and other negligence matters. He has tried numerous medical malpractice cases to jury verdict in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia. He handles complex personal injury law claims with detailed preparation, strong courtroom advocacy, and close attention to evidence at Nace Law Group. He also works across the firm’s practice areas, including serious injury and consumer protection matters nationwide.

Christopher earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Emory Law Journal. He also earned an M.B.A. from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Government from Georgetown University. He received the Rothfeder Family Scholar recognition and the law school’s Dean’s Public Service Award. He developed a foundation combining legal analysis, leadership, business training, and public service effectively.

Christopher serves as Secretary of the American Association for Justice and previously led several of its committees and divisions. He is a past president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and the National Civil Justice Institute. He also serves on nonprofit boards supporting public justice and community initiatives. He has received multiple AAJ awards recognizing service, advocacy, leadership, and contributions to consumers and the trial bar nationally.

Christopher T. Nace has earned recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine, The National Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon. He was named a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in 2022 and 2025 for plaintiff personal injury and product liability work. He also received the 2023 Barry J. Nace Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. He brings substantial trial experience and sustained leadership to serious injury cases nationwide for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nace Law Group
• Secretary, American Association for Justice
• Past President, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
• Member, National Civil Justice Institute

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• West Virginia
• Maryland

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Goizueta Business School at Emory University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)