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Christopher P. "Chris" Berka

Palo Alto, CA

Trusted environmental attorney serving Palo Alto.

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Christopher P. "Chris" Berka is an attorney based in Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Based in
Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

About Christopher P. "Chris" Berka: Christopher P. "Chris" Berka is an attorney based in Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Christopher P. "Chris" Berka represents clients in Palo Alto, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Christopher P. "Chris" Berka

Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products.

In addition to his litigation practice, Chris has had extensive experience handling business transactions and regulatory proceedings before federal, state and local government agencies overseeing the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions, public health and safety and land use.

The Legal 500 cites Chris as “client focused, cost-conscious and strategy driven.” As a writer, he has published more than 300 articles in legal publications on topics ranging from civil procedure to environmental law.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Michigan Law School

    J.D. · 1980

  • Stanford University

    BA · 1976

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500 US, Environmental Litigation (2011)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Liability, Enforcement & Penalties Reporter, Advisory Board Member (2005–present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Northern California (2004, 2006–2014)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — California Environmental Law and Regulation Reporter, Former Editorial Board Member

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal, “Top 20 Defensive Wins” (2002)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AmJur Award, Evidence, University of Michigan Law School

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AmJur Award, Public Control of Land Use, University of Michigan Law School

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

3150 Porter Drive

Palo Alto, California 94304-1212

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  • What areas of law does Christopher P. "Chris" Berka practice?

    Christopher P. "Chris" Berka focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

  • Where is Christopher P. "Chris" Berka located?

    Christopher P. "Chris" Berka primarily serves clients in Palo Alto, California, with an office at 3150 Porter Drive.

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