Christopher C. Ege
Christopher Ege is a Partner in the Austin office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Chris specializes in personal injury defense and products liability litigation. He also represents clients in commercial litigation, real estate, and debt collection matters. Chris has defended companies at trial; developed and implemented national litigation strategies; and second-chaired multiple trials in Texas and California.
Chris has successfully argued summary judgment motions dismissing claims in Texas courts. He has also managed expert witness retention and development, national trial preparation, and national reporting between local counsel, clients and carriers. Chris has also served as a resource in Senate and House Committees in the Texas Legislature on tort reform issues.
Professional affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Austin Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Community involvement
- Children at Risk, Law Advisory Board Member
- Westlake Youth Soccer Association, Soccer Coach
- Leadership Austin
Presentations
"Federal MDL 875 - The Black Hole?" Dallas, Texas (May 7, 2010)
"Ethical Issues in Representing Multiple Parties," Trial Tactics Seminar, Santa Fe (January 15, 2011)
Trials
- Merlin Olsen v. Asbestos Companies, et al.
- William Mansir v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp, et al.
- Gilbert G. Llanes, Deceased v. Aluminum Company of America, et al.
- Mike Scanlon, et al. v. A.W. Chesterton, et al.
- Lynne Haver v. Kelly-Moore Paint Company, et al.
- John G. Thalman v. Kelly-Moore Paint Company, et al.
- Cyril Fritz v. Bondex, et al.
Practice areas
Education
J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2000
B.B.A, Finance and Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin, 1997
Bar admissions
- Texas
- Arkansas
Courts
- United States Court of Appeals (Fifth Circuit)
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas