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Christopher Desmond

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Chief Appellate Attorney at Ven Johnson Law, PLC

Detroit, MI18 years experienceAdmitted 2007

Car Accidents

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About Christopher Desmond

Christopher P. Desmond is the Chief Appellate Attorney at Ven Johnson Law, PLC.

Desmond earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2007, where he was a King Scholar and received multiple jurisprudence awards. He is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.

Desmond has practiced at Ven Johnson Law since 2012. His work includes one of the largest personal injury verdicts ever affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals and a significant Michigan Supreme Court governmental immunity victory. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015-present). He authored the governmental immunity chapter in ICLE's Torts: Michigan Law and Practice and serves as Executive Board Member and Governmental Immunity Committee Co-chair of the Michigan Association for Justice.

Proven verdicts and settlements

$22.6 millionVerdict

A Wayne County jury awarded $22.6 million to port truck driver Burt Holt, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and permanent disability when a negligent driver struck him while he inspected his trailer at a Detroit shipping terminal in 2011.

Wayne County Circuit Court, Detroit, MI · 2015Truck AccidentsRead the full story →

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Car Accidents

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Michigan, admitted 2007

American Association for Justice

Michigan Association for Justice - Executive Board

Negligence Law Section - State Bar of Michigan

Awards & recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015-present)

MSU College of Law King Scholar

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