Chris McKinney is a seasoned trial attorney with over 25 years of experience representing employees and injury victims throughout Texas. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris has dedicated his career to standing up against powerful entities that infringe upon the rights of individuals.

Chris’s legal journey includes serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and practicing at one of the nation’s largest law firms. In 2001, he established The McKinney Law Firm to focus exclusively on advocating for those facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and serious personal injuries.

Throughout his career, Chris has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts across Texas, including cities like Austin, Houston, El Paso, McAllen, Tyler, and San Antonio. His extensive trial experience and unwavering dedication have earned him recognition as a formidable advocate for his clients.

Beyond the courtroom, Chris is actively involved in advancing workers’ rights. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association and is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Chris has also provided testimony before the Texas Legislature on critical civil rights issues, reflecting his commitment to systemic change.

At The McKinney Law Firm, Chris continues to fight tirelessly for clients who have been wronged by employers, insurance companies, and other powerful entities, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

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Summary

Chris McKinney is a Texas trial lawyer. He is Board Certified in employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He handles serious injury, employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and sexual assault cases statewide from his main office in San Antonio, Texas.

Chris obtained his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law and has been practicing law since 1996. He worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and for one of the largest law firms in the country for several years before opening his own practice in 2001.

Chris attends courses both in substantive law as well as those put on by the Trial Lawyers College and Keenan Trial College in an effort to continuously improve his trial skills. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association, a group made up entirely of attorneys who primarily represent employees’ interests.

Chris maintains a statewide practice and has tried cases in venues large and small throughout Texas, including: Austin, Abilene, the Texas Hill Country, and San Antonio.