Christopher Dunnells

DunbarMonroe, PLLC

Christopher G. Dunnells is admitted to practice before all state courts in Mississippi, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2015.

Christopher was a Centennial Scholar and member of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College at Mississippi University for Women, where he received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in 2011. He received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law in 2014 and Masters of Business Administration, cum laude, from Mississippi College in 2015.

Christopher is a member of the Mississippi Bar, the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, the Capital Area Bar, the Jackson Young Lawyers Division, and the Defense Research Institute. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Jackson and the Greater Jackson Chamber.

He volunteers time with Mission First, the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, Habitat for Humanity, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi.

Christopher’s practice focuses on general insurance defense, including trucking defense, premises liability, personal injury, and professional malpractice.

Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Mississippi
The Mississippi Bar
ID Number: 105029
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Languages

  • English

Associate
DunbarMonroe, PLLC
2018 –

Current

Attorney
Dunnells Law, PLLC
2015 –

2018

Mississippi College
MBA (2015)
2014


2015

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Mississippi College School of Law
J.D. (2014)
2011


2014

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Mississippi University for Women
B.A. (2011)
2007


2011

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Peer-Reviewed
Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client’s Choice
Avvo
2017
Top Contributor
Avvo
2016
The Mississippi Bar

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Member
Current
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Transportation Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Defense Research Institute

Member
Current
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The Gavel

Member
Current
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Articles & Publications
Risk Mitigation: Limiting Exposure to Sleeper Bert Claims Under the FLSA
Transportation Lawyers Association
April, 2020
No Duty Owed to Control Third-Party Assailants
The Gavel
February, 2020
Deft Defendants Dismiss Poorly Pled Punitives
The Gavel
October, 2019
The Challenge of Implementing Class Waiver Agreements when there is a Pending Class or Collective Action
Covered Events (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
November, 2018
Websites & Blogs

Website


DunbarMonroe, PLLC
270 Trace Colony Park Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
US
Telephone: (601) 898-2746
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed