Christian Jerome Garris, Insurance Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI · 4.4/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
MemberatLaw Office Of Christian J Garris
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing insurance in Los Angeles since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 7 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Christian Jerome Garris is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Christian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Christian J Garris. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · TBI/SCI
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Christian Jerome Garris: Christian Jerome Garris is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Christian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Christian J Garris. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christian takes on
Christian concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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TBI/SCI
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Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Christian takes insurance matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christian agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California
Christian takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christian agrees to represent you.
TBI/SCI cases in Los Angeles, California
Christian takes tbi/sci matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christian Jerome Garris — insurance lawyer in Los Angeles
Christian Jerome Garris is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Christian has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Christian J Garris. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Christian Jerome Garris is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, catastrophic injury. Christian received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years. Christian practices at Law Office of Christian J. Garris in Los Angeles, CA.
Christian's approach to insurance cases
Christian Jerome Garris is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, catastrophic injury. Christian received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years. Christian practices at Law Office of Christian J. Garris in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Christian works with
Christian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and tbi/sci matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Santa Clara University
J.D. · 1994
Claremont McKenna College
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Christian's state bar admissions
California
1995 · ACTIVE
Christian studied at J.D. in Santa Clara University and B.A. in Claremont McKenna College.
Law school and academic background
Christian completed J.D. in Santa Clara University and B.A. in Claremont McKenna College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christian runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Christian has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Christian's professional memberships and bar associations
Century City Bar Association State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California
membership
Locations
Christian Jerome Garris's office in Los Angeles
Christian's primary office is at 633 W. 5th St., 28th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Law Office Of Christian J Garris
633 W. 5th St., 28th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Client reviews of Christian Jerome Garris — 4.4/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Christian. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Los Angeles.
4.4
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How to hire Christian Jerome Garris — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christian
Christian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christian Jerome Garris
How much does it cost to hire Christian for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christian offer a free consultation?
Christian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christian's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Christian's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in California typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christian take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Christian is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christian accepting new insurance clients right now?
Christian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Christian handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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