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Christopher Wigand

Christopher Wigand

Winston, Clark & Wigand, P.A.
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Born and raised in South Florida, as a fifth generation Floridian, Mr. Wigand obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal investigation from Auburn University in 1996. He had the distinction of achieving Dean's List honors three consecutive years. In addition, he was a student athlete, president of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society, and a general member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. Mr. Wigand obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Nova Southeastern University graduating in the top 15% of his class. While at Nova he was a recipient of the Leo Goodwin Fellowship, worked as a faculty research assistant, held a position on the Board of Editors of the Moot Court Society, and competed on the Moot Court Society competition team.

During law school Mr. Wigand worked for nationally recognized jury consultant Dr. Amy Singer, where he obtained invaluable experience with juries working on such publicized cases as the State of Florida tobacco litigation, Tylenol death cases, and several aviation disasters. He joined Fenster & Faerber as a law clerk after his second year of law school and officially as an attorney in 1999.

While at Fenster & Faerber Mr. Wigand devoted his practice to civil litigation. He spent his time helping victims of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. He also handled all types of personal injury cases ranging from slip and falls to construction site accidents. He successfully litigated hundreds of catastrophic cases resulting in over 100 million dollars in jury verdicts.

Mr. Wigand joined Winston & Clark in May of 2006 as an associate and became a partner in March of 2008. He continues to handle all types of personal injury cases as well as expanding his practice to commercial litigation. Mr. Wigand now also assists clients with real estate litigation, where he represents real estate buyers involved in litigation against developers.

Mr. Wigand has a BV peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating a lawyer who has been practicing as long as he has can achieve. He is admitted to practice in Florida State Court, The United States District Court Southern District, The United States District Court Middle District, and The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Wigand is a certified arbitrator for the Broward County Better Business Bureau. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, The Florida Justice Association, Broward County Justice Association, and the Broward County Bar Association. He is also on the board of directors for the Broward County Justice Association.

Education
Nova Southeastern University
J.D. | Law
Honors: Mr. Wigand graduated in the top 15% of his class. He was a recipient of the Leo Goodwin Fellowship, worked as a faculty research assistant, held a position on the Board of Editors of the Moot Court Society, and competed on the Moot Court Society competition team.
Activities: During law school Mr. Wigand worked for nationally recognized jury consultant Dr. Amy Singer, where he obtained invaluable experience with juries working on such publicized cases as the State of Florida tobacco litigation, Tylenol death cases, and several aviation disasters.
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Auburn University
B.A. | Criminal Investigations
Honors: Mr. Wigand had the distinction of achieving Dean's List honors three consecutive years. In addition, he was a student athlete, president of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society, and a general member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Winston & Clark, P.A.
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Mr. Wigand joined Winston & Clark in May of 2006 as an associate and became a partner in March of 2008. He handles all types of personal injury cases as well as commercial litigation. Mr. Wigand now also assists clients with real estate litigation, where he represents real estate buyers involved in litigation against developers.
Attorney
Fenster & Faerber
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Mr. Wigand joined Fenster & Faerber as a law clerk after his second year of law school and officially as an attorney in 1999. While at Fenster & Faerber Mr. Wigand devoted his practice to civil litigation. He spent his time helping victims of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. He also handled all types of personal injury cases ranging from slip and falls to construction site accidents. He successfully litigated many catastrophic cases resulting in over $100 million in jury verdicts.
Certifications
Certified Arbitrator
Broward County Better Business Bureau
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
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Florida Justice Association
Member
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Broward County Justice Association
Member
Current
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Broward County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 175439
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Fees
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  • Contingent Fees
    You pay nothing if we do not get you money for your personal injury case.
Practice Areas
    Asbestos & Mesothelioma
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • General Civil
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8211 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Telephone: (954) 475-9666
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