Christopher T. Robertson

Christopher T. Robertson is a senior associate at Chap Petersen & Associates in Fairfax, Virginia. He represents clients in business and commercial litigation, real estate disputes, contract matters, and employment litigation. His work involves examining agreements, assessing disputed obligations, and preparing claims or defenses when negotiations do not resolve a problem. He assists clients whose legal concerns affect their businesses, properties, or employment relationships.

Christopher earned a B.A. in English Literature from James Madison University in 2010 and a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law in 2018. He focused on commercial law and served as Executive Editor of the Journal of International Commercial Law. During law school, he also worked as a clerk for litigation firms and businesses in the Washington metropolitan area, developing practical experience with dispute resolution.

Christopher previously practiced employment litigation for two years at a Washington, D.C., firm. Before law school, he worked as a paralegal for litigation practices representing plaintiffs and defendants. His experience now includes business, real estate, contractual, and employment disputes. These roles have given him a perspective on preparing cases, reviewing records, and understanding the different interests that can shape negotiations and courtroom proceedings.

Christopher T. Robertson is admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He belongs to the Fairfax Bar Association, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. His background in legal support work, litigation, and commercial law informs his representation of clients in Northern Virginia business and civil disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chap Petersen & Associates
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Fairfax Bar Association
• Member, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• George Mason University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• James Madison University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature

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