Board Certified Trial Lawyer

Chris McKinney obtained his bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and he still enjoys helping people in Taylor County and West Texas. State law cases from Abilene are filed in the state district court in Taylor County. The federal court division that sits in Abilene handles federal law cases from Taylor County and surrounding areas.

Trial lawyer Chris McKinney is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Becoming board certified requires years of experience practicing as well as passing a rigorous board certification exam. Less than one percent of Texas attorneys are board certified as specialists.

Extensive Trial Experience

Chris McKinney is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. He has handled employment law cases in Abilene and throughout the State for more than 20 years and has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts throughout the State of Texas.

A Strong Advocate for Texas Employees

In addition to representing clients in court, Chris McKinney is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association and is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association. Chris has been asked to testify at the Texas Legislature on victim’s rights issues.

Publisher of the Texas Employment Law Blog

In addition to his other work, Chris McKinney writes the Texas Employment Law Blog. The blog has covered developments in employment law and HR policy issues for more than 15 years and has become a resource for employees and attorneys throughout the country.

Chris McKinney Testifying to TExas Legislative Committee

Abilene Resources

Abilene was established by cattlemen as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881. Abilene is big on what matters: history, culture, innovation, and West Texas hospitality.

  • U.S. District Courthouse for the Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division - 341 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601

  • Taylor County Courthouse - 300 Oak St, Abilene, TX 79602