Christopher P. "Chris" Berka
Recognized since 2009
Palo Alto, California
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products.
In addition to his litigation practice, Chris has had extensive experience handling business transactions and regulatory proceedings before federal, state and local government agencies overseeing the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions, public health and safety and land use.
The Legal 500 cites Chris as “client focused, cost-conscious and strategy driven.” As a writer, he has published more than 300 articles in legal publications on topics ranging from civil procedure to environmental law.
- 3150 Porter Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212
- The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1980
- Stanford University, BA, graduated 1976
- California, The State Bar of California
- American Bar Association - Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation Committee, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Committee
- Santa Clara County Bar Association - Environmental Law Section, Executive Committee
- Santa Clara County Superior Court - Judge Pro Tem
- Stanford Law School - Advisory Committee, Environmental Law Clinic
Perkins Coie LLP
262 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
274 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Legal 500 US, Environmental Litigation (2011)
- Environmental Liability, Enforcement & Penalties Reporter, Advisory Board Member (2005–present)
- Super Lawyers, Northern California (2004, 2006–2014)
- California Environmental Law and Regulation Reporter, Former Editorial Board Member
- The National Law Journal, “Top 20 Defensive Wins” (2002)
- AmJur Award, Evidence, University of Michigan Law School
- AmJur Award, Public Control of Land Use, University of Michigan Law School
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