
Christopher Hale Crain, Employment Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Insurance
PartneratShuttleworth PLLC
Memphis, TN
Practicing employment in Memphis since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Christopher Hale Crain is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment and Insurance. Christopher has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shuttleworth PLLC.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance
- Handles Employment and Insurance matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christopher Hale Crain: Christopher Hale Crain is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment and Insurance. Christopher has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shuttleworth PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on employment and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Christopher takes employment matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Christopher takes insurance matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher Hale Crain — employment lawyer in Memphis
Christopher Hale Crain is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment and Insurance. Christopher has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shuttleworth PLLC.
Christopher Hale Crain is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance litigation, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Christopher practices at Shuttleworth PLLC in Memphis, TN.
How Christopher handles employment matters
Christopher Hale Crain is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance litigation, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Christopher practices at Shuttleworth PLLC in Memphis, TN.
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and insurance matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
J.D. · 1991
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Tennessee
1999 · ACTIVE
Arkansas
1991 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and B.A. in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and B.A. in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations
Tennessee Bar Association
membership
Locations
Christopher Hale Crain's office in Memphis
Christopher's primary office is at 6077 Primacy Parkway, Suite 200, Memphis, TN, 38119. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher Hale Crain — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Hale Crain
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Christopher is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new employment clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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