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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.

Based in
West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury
  • 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.

Main office

2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

West Palm Beach, Florida 33409-6601

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Hiring guide

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

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