Chris Janes obtained his law degree from Emory University which he attended on scholarship and where he was co-captain of the Moot Court Team.
Chris graduated with honors from Birmingham-Southern College. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Chris served two years in the United States Peace Corps in Lesotho, Southern Africa. His 14 year litigation experience includes medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. He is currently the managing attorney of Michles & Booth’s Fort Walton Beach office.
Areas of Practice
EXCLUSIVELY ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFFS:
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Personal Injury
- Aviation Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Slip and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Dental Malpractice
Certifications/Specialties
- American Inns of Court
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2005
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1997
- Alabama, 1995
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama, 1995
- Georgia, 1995
Education
- Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Academic Scholarship
Honors: Moot Court Board - Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama, 1985
B.A. in English
Honors: Dean’s List
Past Employment Positions
- Christopher P. Janes, P.A., 2003-2006
- Smith & Janes, P.A., 1997-2003
- Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse, 1996-1997
- Taylor & Taylor, 1995-1996
