Christopher J. Green is an attorney at Mortenson Taggart Adams, where he represents clients in business litigation, franchise law, contract litigation, construction defect, and employment law. His practice encompasses complex commercial matters including breach of contract, fraud, business torts, unfair competition, shareholder and partnership disputes, and employment-related claims such as wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour violations, and compliance with state and federal labor laws.
In addition to his litigation practice, Christopher serves as outside counsel to dozens of businesses, providing comprehensive legal guidance on all aspects of business operations. He advises clients on contract negotiations, risk management, entity formation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment law, including workplace policies, employee classification, and dispute resolution. Additionally, he offers strategic counsel on asset protection, liability mitigation, and navigating legal challenges that arise in day-to-day business activities. Recognized for his practical and solutions-oriented approach, he helps business owners and executives proactively manage legal risks while advancing their business goals.
Christopher earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, specializing in Business Law and serving as an editor of the Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs. Following law school, he was honored to serve as a federal judicial law clerk in the Central District of California, where he gained significant experience in litigation and judicial decision-making. He later practiced at an international Am Law 100 firm, representing national banks and Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation.
Christopher has a diverse and entrepreneurial background. Before attending law school, he was the Chief Financial Officer of a large permitting company and founded both a café/restaurant and a computer repair business. He also worked as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for over five years. In addition, he was a stuntman and fire consultant for various music videos, including Nickelback’s Far Away.
Christopher is also a published researcher on the topic of lie detection and truth detection at UCLA, having coauthored a study published in the American College of Forensic Psychology. His research has been featured in Forbes and other media outlets, which can be accessed at the following links:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110510101627.htm
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2011/11/07/how-we-know-you-might-be-lying/#339b79776c66