Chris Driver, Esq.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Acquisitions, Development and Leasing
- Construction Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation
- Employment Counseling and Handbooks
- Land Use and Zoning
- Lease and Real Estate Disputes
- Local Government Law
- Public Finance/Municipal Bonds
- Residential and Commercial Borrowing/Lending
Biography
Chris practices in the areas of construction and real estate law, both transactional and litigation, with a focus on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and has been Columbia County’s primary counsel for its right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain litigation. Chris is also instrumental in working with both large national employers and small local businesses for their transactional needs and to provide counsel to help prevent litigation.
Education
- Medical College of Georgia, 1997, B.S., Occupational Therapy
Honors: Summa Cum Laude - University of Georgia School of Law, 2002, J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law Articles Editor
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Augusta Bar Association
- Institute of City and County Attorneys
- State Bar of Georgia Property Law Member
- Young Lawyers of Augusta
Civic Associations
- Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee
- Kiwanis Club of Augusta, Board Member
- Boy Scouts Council, Past Board Member
Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- South Carolina Bar
- Chris is admitted to practice before the Northern and Southern District of Georgia; Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals and the Superior Courts of Georgia.
Publications
- “African AIDS Crisis; Implications From the Rise of Managed Care in South Africa.” 30 Georgia Journal International and Competition Law, 305, 2002
Speeches
- Chris is a frequent lecturer to general contractor associations on liens and subcontractors contract protection. He also regularly speaks to human resource executives on crafting and updating employee handbooks.
Practicing: Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business, Corporate & Government, Real Estate, Labor & Employment
