Christopher Janes attended on scholarship and obtained his law degree from Emory University, 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, where he was a high school English teacher and primary deaf education researcher. While at Birmingham-Southern College, Chris was one of the founding members of the Southern-Volunteer Services and was a Big Brother with United Way.
His 19-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.
Certifications/ Specialties
Okaloosa County Bar President 2017-2018
American Inns of Court
Employment
Michles & Booth
2006 - Present
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
Education
B.A. in English
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL
1985
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA
1996
Memberships
Florida Bar Association
Dec 3, 1996
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Oct 30, 2005
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Oct 30, 1997
Alabama Bar Association
Oct 30, 1995
Georgia Bar Association
Jun 5, 1995
U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
Oct 30, 1995
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Florida Bar
May 1, 2020
Awards
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2020 Top 10 Plaintiff's - Personal Injury
National Association of Distinguished Counsel - 2021
Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Jan 1, 2021
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Jan 1, 2021
The Florida Bar - Board Certified
Jan 1, 2021
Practice Areas
CAR ACCIDENTS
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
NURSING HOME ABUSE
PREMISES LIABILITY
PRODUCT LIABILITY
WRONGFUL DEATH
