chris driver

member

Telephone:
Fax:

(706) 722-4481
(706) 722-9779

E-mail

V-Card

Augusta Office

801 Broad Street, 7th floor
Augusta, GA 30901

Evans Office

7004 Evans Town Center Blvd., Suite 300

Evans, GA 30809

Practice Areas

Commercial Acquisitions, Development and Leasing
Construction Litigation
Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Employment Counseling and Handbooks
Land Use and Zoning

Lease and Real Estate Disputes
Local Government Law
Probate Disputes
Public Finance/Municipal Bonds
Residential and Commercial Borrowing/Lending

Chris practices in the areas of construction and real estate law, both transactional and litigation, with a focus on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and has been Columbia County’s primary counsel for its right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain litigation. By providing strategic advice for both large national employers and small local businesses, Chris is able to counsel his clients on ways to prevent litigation and handle all their transactional needs. Additionally, Chris has been instrumental in working with both executors and beneficiaries in disputed estate matters.

Education

Medical College of Georgia, 1997, B.S., Occupational Therapy
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
University of Georgia School of Law, 2002, J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law Articles Editor

Professional associations

American Bar Association
Augusta Bar Association
Institute of City and County Attorneys
State Bar of Georgia Property Law Member
Young Lawyers of Augusta

civic associations

Boy Scouts Council, Past Board Member
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee
Kiwanis Club of Augusta, Board Member
Leadership Columbia County (Class of 2012)

Admissions

State Bar of Georgia
South Carolina Bar
Chris is admitted to practice before the Northern and Southern District of Georgia; Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals and the Superior Courts of Georgia.

Publications

“African AIDS Crisis; Implications From the Rise of Managed Care in South Africa.” 30 Georgia Journal International and Competition Law, 305, 2002

speeches

Chris is a frequent lecturer to general contractor associations on liens and subcontractors contract protection. He also regularly speaks to human resource executives on crafting and updating employee handbooks.