Christopher T. Gardino

A problem solver by nature, Chris has extensive experience representing corporate clients in all aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, developing corporate and expert witnesses, negotiating favorable settlements, and trial. Chris is well known for his work in developing fact and expert witnesses, as well as his rapid-fire cross examinations of plaintiff fact and expert witnesses. Chris is a member of national counsel and local trial counsel teams for corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including vertical transportation, industrial steam systems, food production, cosmetics, and automotive products. Chris previously served as national coordinating counsel for a prominent Fortune 500 equipment manufacturer, overseeing product liability and premises cases in both local and high-risk national jurisdictions and managing local counsel across the country.

Chris has always been driven by a desire to help others. Before joining Tucker Ellis, he worked for a boutique litigation firm pursuing civil remedies on behalf of child sexual abuse victims. While in law school, he worked as a law clerk licensed under Illinois Code Section 711, which allowed him to gain valuable courtroom experience in both pro bono and municipal litigation matters.

In his free time, Chris enjoys playing music, running, and spending time with his family.