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Christopher S. Battles 
Raleigh, North Carolina
Associate
phone 919-856-9494
fax 919-856-9499
email

Christopher Battles joined Shanahan Law Group in 2011 and practices in the areas of civil and business litigation.

Christopher was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in nearby Kent. He completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University in 2008, graduating magna cum laude with honors and earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Economics and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the Duke University School of Law in 2011. While at Duke, Christopher served as an Articles Editor for the journal Law and Contemporary Problems, was an Interscholastic Tournament Coordinator for the Mock Trial Board, and participated in mock trial competitions throughout the United States. He received a Certificate of Achievement from the North Carolina Bar Association for his pro bono work as a member of Duke Law’s Appellate Litigation Clinic.

Christopher is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.

When not working, Christopher enjoys spending time with his fiancée, following Cleveland and Columbus sports teams, and hosting "game nights" for family and friends.

Year Joined Organization:
2011
Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation
Business Litigation
Bar Admissions:
North Carolina
Education:
Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 2011
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Melvin G. Shimm Endowed Scholarship
Honors: Mock Trial Board
Honors: Certificate of Achievement from NCBA for Pro Bono Work
Law Journal: Law and Contemporary Problems, Articles Editor


Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent, Ohio, 2004
Honors: National Merit Finalist


The Ohio State University, Ohio, 2008
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
Honors: Dean's List (2004–2008)
Major:  Economics and Political Science


Professional Associations and Memberships:
North Carolina State Bar
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Shanahan Law Group, Summer Associate


Professor Mitu Gulati, Duke University School of Law, Research Assistant


Birth Information:
Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

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