CHRISTOPHER SHERWOOD

Christopher H. Sherwood is a trial attorney who has represented thousands of individuals seeking compensation for injuries and damages caused by the fault of others. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Warren A. “Chip” Forstall, he practiced with another local law firm handling cases throughout Louisiana in the areas of toxic torts, environmental torts, and medical malpractice. At the Law Offices of Chip Forstall, he continues to represent individuals in the areas of motor vehicle collisions, maritime accidents, premises accidents, and insurance litigation. Chris lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with his wife, Michel, and he has two children, and one grandchild.

Areas of Practice
– 18-wheeler injuries

– Automobile injuries

– Maritime injuries

– Premises injuries

– Traumatic Brain Injuries

– Insurance litigation

Litigation percentage
– 100% of practice devoted to litigation

Bar Admission
– United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Louisiana

– Middle District of Louisiana, and Western District of Louisiana

Education
– Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana

– Juris Doctorate, 2001

– Law Excellence Award Injured Employee Remedies and Compensation Right

– Law Excellence Award Louisiana Probate

– Leon Sarpy Award – Louisiana Probate

Honors and Awards
– The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

– Civil Plaintiff

– National Association of Distinguished Counsel

– Nations Top One Percent

– Elite Lawyer – Personal Injury

– Man of the Year – Metairie Jaycees

– 1996 Professional Associations and Membership

– Louisiana State Bar Association, Member

– Louisiana Bar Foundation, Fellow

– Louisiana Association for Justice, Member

– American Association for Justice, Member

– Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers, Member

Pro Bono Activities
– Help to provide Notary services to the homeless

– Junior Associated Catholic Charities, Board of Directors, Past President

– St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Board Member, Past Chair Technology Council

– Loyola University Alumni Association, Board of Directors, Past Member

– New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center, Board of Directors, Past Member