Christopher E. Appel Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

The Expert Network celebrates its newest member, Attorney Christopher E. Appel

​Christopher E. Appel, Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon , has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Appel has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Appel outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, and numerous awards and recognitions. He earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and a separate Economics degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. Mr. Appel is currently an associate in the Public Policy Group of the law firm  Shook, Hardy, & Bacon L.L.P. His recent honors include being selected as a Superlawyers “Rising Star” in Washington D.C.  four years in a row. He is also a Burton Award recipient, which is a nationally recognized award for effective legal writing.

"My practice centers on identifying unsound trends in the law and working to correct them, whether it be in Congress or state legislatures, the courts, or executive agencies. We have our finger on the pulse of virtually all of the legal changes that are occurring in the civil justice arena. My practice is unique in that it operates on the cutting edge of the law - spotting trends as they occur to advise clients on where the law is being pushed in a direction that may be contrary to sound public policy. When that occurs, we work to reform the law in a variety of forums."

Christopher E. Appel, Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon

With nearly a decade dedicated to law, Mr. Appel  brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular to his area of specialization, public policy law. When asked why he decided to pursue a career in law, Mr. Appel  said:

"What drew me to the legal profession was really the combination of being on both ends of the law at an early age. In high school, I, like many new drivers caused a car accident and was named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. The experience was a bit terrifying, but it exposed me to what the ‘real world’ of litigation was like. Later, while in college, my family was the victim of attorney malpractice, which exposed me to abuse in our legal system. Both events made me want to work to improve the legal system on a macro level, which is in large part what I do now as an attorney."

As a thought-leader in his industry, Mr. Appel monitors trends in the law that can have adverse, unintended public policy impacts. The primary mission of his firm’s Public Policy Group is to develop legal reforms to address such trends and curb litigation abuse. He noted: 

"My practice centers on identifying unsound trends in the law and working to correct them, whether it be in Congress or state legislatures, the courts, or executive agencies. We have our finger on the pulse of virtually all of the legal changes that are occurring in the civil justice arena. My practice is unique in that it operates on the cutting edge of the law – spotting trends as they occur to advise clients on where the law is being pushed in a direction that may be contrary to sound public policy. When that occurs, we work to reform the law in a variety of forums."

A significant part of Mr. Appel’s practice involves legal scholarship directed at improving the civil justice system. He has authored over fifty legal publications, including more than twenty law review articles, addressing legal public policy issues.  In addition, he has served as a contributor to several legal text books, including Prosser, Wade & Schwartz’s Torts (13th ed. 2015), which is the leading torts case book in the United States. Further, Mr. Appel has been a guest lecturer at law schools and speaker at legal symposiums and events presented by civil justice reform organizations. Mr. Appel is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. He is also a member of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

For more information, visit Mr. Appel 's profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/christopher-e-appel/0b7ce53e12ddcf9f

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Christopher E. Appel . The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.

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