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Chris litigates in a variety of commercial contexts at both the trial and appellate levels. Although the scope of the matters he handles is quite broad, he has focused his practice on matters involving construction disputes, real property title issues, insurance recovery cases and shipper/carrier cargo transportation disputes. Chris is also a consulting meteorologist with many years of working in television.Construction Litigation: Chris has handled numerous disputes regarding construction projects including: contract claims; mechanics lien claims; performance and cost bond claims; construction negligence claims; and construction warranty claims (both statutory and contract).Real Property Title Litigation: Chris protects the titles to his client's real property in litigation concerning: boundary line disputes; encumbrances such as easements and licenses; mechanics lien, tax lien and mortgage priority disputes; unrecorded interest claims; and forfeiture actions.Insurance Coverage: Chris has represented doctors, clinics, contractors and homeowners in insurance recoverydisputes involving professional malpractice, commercial general liability, umbrella and homeowners' insurance policies.Cargo Transportation Litigation: Chris represents a number of the world's largest commercial and residential relocation companies in shipper/carrier cargo transportation disputes. Appeals: Chris not only prepares and presents disputes to Minnesota's appellate courts, he also provides advice on matters at the trial and post-trial stages with the goal of spotting and properly preserving issues for appeal.Attorney Malpractice Defense: Chris has represented attorneys defending against claims of professional malpractice brought by former clients.Meteorological Consulting: Chris has worked as a broadcast meteorologist for television and radio stations in the Midwest including both KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV in Minneapolis. He has also made numerous appearances on CNN. A member of the American Meteorological Society, he holds the society's "Seal of Approval" for television broadcasting. Now, as a consulting meteorologist, Chris provides expert meteorological opinion and testimony for use in civil litigation. | 