Christopher Fennell

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER FENNELL

Chris is a native Floridian and has lived throughout the state, from Miami to Tallahassee. He prides himself on his problem-solving ability and outside-the-box thinking. Since a young age, he has been a strategy game player, excelling at the use of abstract reasoning to solve complicated or multi-step problems. His history allows him to see problems from all perspectives and communicate and create well-reasoned and beneficial solutions.

A proud University of Florida graduate, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in December 2005. He comes from a Gator family—his father played football at the University of Florida, and his mother was a member of the marching band. After graduating, Chris taught calculus and physics, instructed ballroom dancing, and coached football before returning to law school at Florida State University, where he earned his Juris Doctor in May 2014.

Since 2017, his practice has focused on employee-side employment law. He has handled thousands of employment matters and put millions of dollars back into the pockets of the wrongfully terminated. His practice is grounded in careful analysis, sound judgment, and experience, allowing him to anticipate defenses and respond strategically to the issues that arise in employment litigation.

He approaches each case individually, developing strategies tailored to the client’s circumstances and goals. He places a strong emphasis on clear, straightforward communication so clients understand the strengths and risks of their cases and the strategy being pursued. This practical, professional approach has helped him build strong relationships with clients and maintain a reputation for credibility and fairness with opposing counsel.

Through kismet, he ultimately settled down in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys the climate, culture, and activities that Tampa Bay provides. He is married to his wife, Melissa, a Chicago native, and they have three children, two boys and a baby girl. He enjoys spending time with his family, travelling to his son’s football games, watching movies, going out to eat, playing strategy games, and going to escape rooms.