Biography
Chris Berney has represented businesses, artists and entrepreneurs for over 25 years. He discovered his own entrepreneurial spirit at the age of 18 and never looked back. Chris genuinely loves helping people succeed in what they’re doing and being able to give them exceptional legal services. Since passing the bar exam in 1997, he’s found that the thing that makes him happiest is being able to provide his clients with the kind of legal services and protections they thought would be too complicated or financially out of reach. Chris’ creative flair, independent streak, and experience running his own companies make him the ideal business attorney for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists. Chris lives in Decatur with his two amazing teenage daughters. When he's not practicing law, he enjoys kayaking, fishing and playing guitar.
Representative Experience
- Managing Attorney, Christopher P. Berney PC (2004 - Present)
- Attorney, Smith, White, Sharma & Halpern (2000 - 2004)
Education
- Drake University Law School, JD - Juris Doctor, 1995
- Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, MBA, 1992
- Drake University, B.A. Advertising & Public Relations, 1990
Admissions & Memberships
- • Georgia State Bar Association
- • Atlanta Bar Association, Business Law Section
- • Atlanta Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Section
- • American Bar Association
Practice Areas
LitigationBusinessContracts and AgreementsGeneral Practice

