Christopher “Chris” Barr enjoys a diverse practice, serving clients in both transactional matters and litigation. Chris’ practice includes commercial and residential real estate law, including acquisitions and sales, development, leasing, financing and loan foreclosures and workout, as well as trial practice. Chris also represents clients in complex lease transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and numerous other business litigation matters including contract disputes, construction disputes, non-compete agreements, and trade secret litigation. Mr. Barr also has municipal experience, serving as counsel for the Panama City Port Authority.

Mr. Barr received his undergraduate degree from University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Finance. He earned his J.D. from the University of Florida, College of Law in 2005. Upon graduation, Mr. Barr returned to Bay Country, Florida where he has practiced for over twelve (12) years. Mr. Barr was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005. Courts before which he may practice include Florida trial courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Chris was born and raised in Bay County, Florida and is presently a member of the American Bar Association, the Bay County Bar Association, the St. Andrew Bay Inn of Court, the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, the Florida Bar’s Trial Lawyers Section, and the Krewe of Dominque Youx. Along with his wife, Kristen, Chris resides on Panama City Beach and represents clients throughout Northwest Florida.