Who We Are
Chris Hayes
Of Counsel
Contact Information
San Diego, CA 92108
Professional Summary
Chris Hayes is an accomplished litigator and strategist serving as Of Counsel at Burton Kelley. Drawing on extensive experience in complex commercial disputes, he focuses on drafting persuasive dispositive motions and other high-stakes filings.
A cornerstone of Chris’s practice is the invaluable insight gained during his four years serving as a Judicial Law Clerk in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California for the Honorable Thomas J. Whelan. Chris leverages this behind-the-bench experience to fortify critical filings and ensure they withstand intense judicial scrutiny.
Chris brings a broad private practice background to the firm. He has defended Fortune 500 companies in high-exposure litigation, represented medical device and biopharma companies in “bet-the-company” disputes, and served as strategic counsel for civil, energy, and infrastructure clients on projects valued up to ten figures.
Education & Admissions
Bar Admissions: California (2015), Colorado (2022)
Court Admissions: U.S. District Court, California (Central, Southern)