CHRISTOPHER M. BEARES
BOSTON CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

As a contract attorney and consultant to certain Firm clients, Chris is a standout multi-tasker who practices criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law matters. Prior to joining the firm, Chris ran a successful litigation practice in Boston while simultaneously holding an appointment at a Harvard University-affiliated healthcare organization where he negotiated large-scale transactional affairs related to business development, technology transfer, research, grants, and licensing.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 15% Civil Litigation
- 15% Family Law
LITIGATION PERCENTAGE
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Massachusetts, 2003
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2007
EDUCATION
- J.D., New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- B.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
- Partners Healthcare, Associate, 2003 - 2016
FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES
- Delta Lambda Phi