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

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