Christopher K. Speed, Personal Injury Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
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Christopher K. Speed is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
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- West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
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- Handles Personal Injury matters from West Palm Beach, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Christopher K. Speed: Christopher K. Speed is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Christopher's practice areas in West Palm Beach
Christopher concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Christopher takes personal injury matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. 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
Christopher K. Speed, personal injury attorney serving West Palm Beach
Christopher K. Speed is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Christopher works from West Palm Beach, Florida and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
CHRISTOPHER K. SPEED joined the firm as a Shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years. He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents and defective products.
Mr. Speed is also a founding member of the Northern Virginia Plaintiff’s Bar Association, an organization of plaintiff lawyers dedicated to improving the ability of victims to pursue justice for their injuries. He often uses his experience as a licensed pilot to represent victims and their families involved in aircraft crashes.
Mr. Speed is a member of the Florida Justice Association, formerly known as the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers; the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; and the American Association for Justice, formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. A sought-after public speaker, he has lectured on civil injury trials and in the fields of plaintiff's personal injury and medical malpractice.
Mr. Speed has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over 25 years.
Mr. Speed received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the George Washington University Law School.
How Christopher handles personal injury matters
CHRISTOPHER K. SPEED joined the firm as a Shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years. He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents and defective products. Mr. Speed is also a founding member of the Northern Virginia Plaintiff’s Bar Association, an organization of plaintiff lawyers…
Who Christopher represents
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Christopher studied and practices
Georgetown University
— · 1973
Georgetown College
— · 1969
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
Virginia, Virginia B
ACTIVE
Florida, Palm Beach
ACTIVE
Florida, Floida Bar
ACTIVE
Christopher studied at — in Georgetown University and — in Georgetown College.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed — in Georgetown University and — in Georgetown College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Christopher's legal honors and published work
Christopher has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America 1987-Present
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice (2026).
Locations
Christopher K. Speed's office in West Palm Beach
Christopher's primary office is at 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409-6601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher K. Speed — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury 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 personal injury attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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 personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher K. Speed
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a personal injury 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 personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Florida typically take?
Simple personal injury 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 West Palm Beach?
Christopher is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida 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 personal injury 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
Personal Injury attorneys serving West Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Christopher handles personal injury matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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