Christian Novay

Christian Novay is a Partner in the Chicago office. He handles complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts with an emphasis on employment practices liability, construction litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, general liability, and commercial litigation. Christian frequently defends catastrophic multi-party litigation and he has defended dozen of lawyers in matters where it is alleged they were negligent in representing their clients.

Christian has successfully defended a variety of product liability matters involving products manufactured in the United States and abroad. These include commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, sporting goods and consumer products.

Christian's construction practice focuses on the defense of contractors and owners, as well as their insurers, in a variety of matters.

Christian has an abundance of general liability experience which includes representing commercial property owners, hotels, retailers, rental car companies, and others.

Specialties: Transportation, Employment Practices and General and Premises Liability.

Experience in: Construction Law, Professional Liability and Product Liability

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Construction Law and 2) Professional Liability and Product Liability
Law School Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D.)
Education Florida Southern College (B.S.,1991)
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association
Most recent firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-novay-b303a512
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