Christopher A. Pace
Overview
- Licensed to practice in Florida since 2003
- AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating (“AV Preeminent”)
- AVVO Rated (“Superb”)
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Orlando’s Top Lawyers – Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine (October 2012)
- Orlando’s Top Lawyers – Orlando Life Magazine (June 2013)
- Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts located in Florida
- Jury trial experience in state and federal courts
- Mediation and arbitration experience
- Argued appeals before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Bar Admissions
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2003
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2004
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2009
Education
Juris Doctor – May 2003
Honors: Dean's List – Fall 2002
Membership: University of Miami Art & Entertainment Law Society, 2000–2002
Bachelor of Arts – April 1999
Honors: Dean's List – Spring 1998
Honors: Dean's List – Summer 1998
Honors: Dean's List – Fall 1998
Honors: National Golden Key Honor Society
Professional Associations and Memberships
The Federal Bar Association, 2006 – Present (Member)
Orange County Bar Association, 2006 – Present (Member)
Orange County Bar Association, Business Law Committee, 2009 – 2010 (Member)
Orange County Bar Association, Business Law Committee, 2010-2011 (Chair)
Orange County Bar Association, Judicial Relations Committee, 2010-2011
Orange County Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Committee, 2011- Present (Member)
Appellate Oral Argument
Areas of Practice
Civil Trial Practice
Business Litigation
Business Law
Commercial Collections
Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Employer Retaliation
Whistleblower Claims
Sexual Harassment
Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Medical Leave
Wage and Hour Law
FLSA Overtime Violations
General Counsel Services
Trials and Appeals