Biography

Chris Jones focuses his practice on litigating and advising clients regarding issues within the workplace. Chris strives to fully understand clients’ business concerns and counsels clients regarding hiring and firing issues, disciplinary issues, employment agreements, whistleblower complaints, and employment policies and procedures, including employment handbooks. Chris regularly defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC as well as state and local fair employment agencies. Chris also represents employers in litigation matters in both state and federal courts, including claims arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal employment statutes and regulations. Chris has represented employers in arbitrations involving collective bargaining agreement disputes and grievances as well as administrative proceedings before MSHA and OSHA.

In addition to labor and employment matters, Chris has experience representing clients in litigation matters involving transportation claims, multi-employer worksites, and deliberate intent matters.

During law school, Chris served as a judicial extern for Judge D. Michael Fisher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Professional and Community Involvement

Cincinnati Bar Association

Monongalia County Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Energy and Mineral Law Foundation

West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel

Awards & Recognition

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2024-2025

  • 2025 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch

News & Resources

Admissions

  • Ohio
  • West Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia

Education

J.D., West Virginia College of Law, 2011

B.A., West Virginia University, 2008

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