Christopher N. Luhn

Christopher ("Chris") Luhn practices law primarily in New York's Capital Region, which is to say in the Upstate counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and, oftentimes, in Warren and Washinton counties, as well. Chris moved to Saratoga Springs with his wife and two step-children Immediately after completing his law studies at the University of Baltimore School of Law in June 1985. After passing both the Maryland and the New York Bar exams, he began practicing exclusively in the field of personal injury trial law until August 2000 when he joined the New York State Attorney General's Civil Litigation Trial Bureau. After a time, though, Chris decided that he was more suited for private practice, leaving the AG's office to start his own "solo" practice in 2008, concentrating on Family Law, and Vehicle and Traffic cases. Every phone call is taken or returned personally by Mr. Luhn providing all callers a 15-20 minute initial phone consultation at no charge. Mr. Luhn looks forward to hearing from you and providing you with personal and competent legal services.

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. (1985) | Law

1982 - 1985

Washington College

B.A. (1974) | Political Science; Psychology

1972 - 1974

Honors: Graduated with Honors (3.95 average in Major)

Activities: Music; Chair of Washington College McGovern for America (1972)

Washington College

B.A. (1974) | Political Science; International Affairs; Psychology; Spanish

1972 - 1974

Honors: Graduated with Honors

President, Malta Sunrise Rotary

Rotary International

2014 - 2015

Court-appointed Law Guardian (N/K/A Attorney for the Child)

Saratoga County Law Guardian Panel

2008 - 2012

Board of Directors

Brain Injury Association of New York State

1996 - 1999

President, vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer

Saratoga County Bar Association

1995 - 1999

Treasurer (1995), Secretary (1996), vi-President (1997), President (1998-1999)

Board of Directors: Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group (Founding Member)

American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

1992 - 1999

Founding board member of this specialized group of trial attorneys dedicated to furthering the rights of persons with acquired brain injuries (traumatically induced or environmentally caused brain injuries).

Board of Directors

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

1988 - 1989

"Handling the "Mild" Traumatic Brain Injury Case", Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, Chicago, IL

July 24, 1996

American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

Principal presenter at the ATLA (AAJ) TBILG annual conventions in San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, New York, Boston, Montreal, and San Juan, Puerto Rico (1995 - 2001)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Member and Member of the ABA Family Law Section

2012 - Current

Activities: General Member; Member of the ABA Family Law Section

Saratoga County Bar Association

Past-president

1986 - Current

Activities: Former Treasurer, Secretary, vice-President, then President

American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

Founding Member Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group (TBILG)

1992 - 2001

Maryland

Since 1985

New York

Since 1986

2nd Circuit

Since 1986

• Free Consultation
  Free initial 15-20 minute telephone consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Traffic Tickets are charged on a Flat-Fee basis, usually $375, except for Trials and multiple court appearances which are subject to an hourly fee of $300. Fees are required for all matters, payable at the time of engagement. All clients are provided username and password-protected access to our secure, encrypted MyCase system. This allows the client to log in to view documents, invoices, send messages to your lawyer, and upload documents and photographs, thus giving each client immediate, secure access to the majority of his or her "file" 24/7.

• Speeding Tickets

Q. Is it okay for me to live in a 1 bedroom apt with my girlfriend and my son who stays with us every other weekend? He’s 3

February 17, 2022

A: I'll answer based on New York law. If you are in a different jurisdiction, consult an attorney in your jurisdiction.

In a word: "Yes". The co-custodian may object, but unless there is an objectively sustainable reason otherwise, there should not be an issue. You are, of course, required to exercise good judgment and discretion around any infant.

Q. How do I get a free lawyer for a family court date in wich my ex husband is in violation of paying medical expenses

September 23, 2019

A: This is a “good-news/bad-news” situation.

The “bad news is that if you file a Violation Petition (Infer that you have a court order directing him to reimburse you), if he is unable to afford an attorney, he’ll get an appointed attorney at no charge to him.

The good news is that if you hire an attorney, and the court finds that he has “willfully” violated a court order of support, the court “MUST” order him to pay YOUR attorney fees.

If you cannot afford an attorney, I recommend that you contact Legal Aid or, perhaps your county bar association has a Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) panel and can help you find counsel that will take your case pro bono (at no charge).

Finally, if you have not done so already, start making copies of everything you send to him (with the covering letter, email, etc.). Otherwise you might have a hard time proving that you sent him the receipts and invoices in a timely way.

Good luck.

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Q. My husband filed for divorce on March 18, 2019 without my knowledge He serve me the papers April 16, 2019

April 17, 2019

A: A lot depends on facts. I’d be happy to spend some time on the phone with you to explore your options. (518) 884-0000.