chris driver

attorney

Telephone:
Fax:

(706) 722-4481
(706) 849-5131

E-mail

V-Card

Augusta Office
801 Broad Street, 7th floor
Augusta, GA 30901

Practice Areas

Commercial Acquisitions, Development and Leasing
Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Land Use and Zoning
Local Government Law
Residential and Commercial Borrowing/Lending

Construction Litigation
Employment Counseling and Handbooks
Lease and Real Estate Disputes
Public Finance/Municipal Bonds

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. Chris is also instrumental in working with both large national employers and small local businesses for their transactional needs and to provide counsel to help prevent litigation.

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

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee
Kiwanis Club of Augusta, Board Member
Boy Scouts Council, Past Board Member

Admissions

State Bar of Georgia
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.