Chris Pearson

Principal

Overview

Chris Pearson is a principal at Germer in Austin, Texas. Chris is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma and has over 35 years of experience as a trial attorney.

Professional Background

  • Joined Germer Beaman & Brown as a principal in 2011

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Oklahoma – 1984
  • State Bar of Texas – 1988
  • Admitted to practice before the following courts:
    • Texas State Courts
    • Oklahoma State Courts
    • Federal Courts in Texas and Oklahoma
    • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
    • United States District Courts in New Mexico

Education

  • Texas Tech University School of Law
    • Juris Doctor – 1984
  • Lamar University
    • Bachelors degree – with honors – 1980

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • Austin Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute

Representative Experience

  • Defense verdict in three trials in Texas, West Virginia and Iowa in which product defects were alleged in heavy duty commercial trucks, resulting in injury or death
  • Defense verdict in an SUV rollover case alleging product defect
  • Defense verdict in a house fire case in which Chris represented a kitchen appliance manufacturer
  • Decision in favor of recreational vehicle manufacturer in a dealer termination dispute
  • Summary judgment granted for an automobile manufacturer in a case alleging product defects

Civic Involvement

  • Active in various organizations in the Episcopal Church, including prison ministry.
  • Teaches classes at church on various subjects.

An experienced attorney is ready to help at Germer.