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Chris Downs

Associate

Chris Downs represents automotive manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in warranty and consumer litigation under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and related California consumer protection laws. He manages civil matters across the litigation lifecycle, including early case evaluation, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, vehicle inspections, dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, and pretrial preparation. Chris advises clients regarding liability, damages, potential exposure, case valuation, and resolution strategy, helping legal and business stakeholders make informed decisions as matters progress.

His discovery practice includes drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, as well as managing document productions, meet-and-confer efforts, and discovery disputes. Chris takes plaintiff depositions involving alleged vehicle defects, repair histories, vehicle use, claimed damages, and manufacturer or dealership communications. He also prepares corporate representatives and persons most qualified for deposition and defends corporate testimony concerning warranty procedures, technical issues, customer communications, repair histories, and company records.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D., Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, California
B.A., Pitzer College, Organizational Behavior Studies

State Bar Licenses

California

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