Christopher P. "Chris" Berka
Palo Alto, CA
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Christopher P. "Chris" Berka is an attorney based in Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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Education
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1980
Stanford University
BA · 1976
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California, The Stat
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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
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Christopher P. "Chris" Berka focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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Christopher P. "Chris" Berka primarily serves clients in Palo Alto, California, with an office at 3150 Porter Drive.
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