Christopher Coleman

“Whether I’m representing a large corporation or an individual, I am committed to providing first-rate representation.”

Christopher H. Coleman has a history of obtaining favorable results for national and local corporations, governmental entities, and individual litigants, and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Mid-South Super Lawyers. His broad litigation practice includes insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith, large loss subrogation, product liability, personal injury, and commercial litigation.

Mr. Coleman graduated cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2005 and joined CWP as an associate that year. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, he has a heart for his local community and is active in area civil and non-profit organizations. He serves on several boards and provides pro bono legal services through Mission First Legal Aid Office.

Professional Affiliations and Achievements

• American Bar Association
• The Mississippi Bar
• Capital Area Bar Association
• Virgin Islands Bar Association
• Magnolia Bar Association
• The National Black Lawyers Top 100

Bar Admissions

• Mississippi State Courts
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• U.S. District Court, Virgin Islands

Education

• Jackson State University (B.S., 1994)
• Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005)

Practice Areas

• General Civil Litigation
• Insurance Coverage Litigation
• Bad Faith Litigation
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Product Liability Litigation
• Large Loss Subrogation
• Railroad

Community Involvement

• Mission First Legal Aid Office (Pro Bono Services)
• Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Health Foundation (Board of Regents)
• Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services (Board of Directors)
• Springhill Christian Center (Board of Officers)