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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 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.

Main office

Law Office Of Christian J Garris

633 W. 5th St., 28th Fl.

Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Client feedback

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

7 client reviews

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Hiring guide

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.

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