Christopher Rhodes Jr.

Overview

Chris Rhodes is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group and focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes, general liability defense, tort matters, product liability defense, and labor and employment matters. His services range from advising on internal investigations and pre-litigation strategy to offering in-depth analysis and strategic guidance for pre-trial motions and litigation.

Chris is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina and has obtained admission to all federal districts in the state of North Carolina. He also regularly represents pro bono clients in Guardian Ad Litem appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Chris joined Ellis & Winters after earning his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in law school, he served as a student extern for the Honorable Joe L. Webster at the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Prior to attending law school, Chris earned a master’s degree in Non-Profit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked at a social service nonprofit in both workforce development programming and in the communications and development department.  He also worked as a volunteer with several charitable organizations.

In his personal time, Chris is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, enjoys watching basketball, playing pickleball, and being involved in the city of Durham’s public citizen committees. He lives in Durham with his wife and daughter.