Christopher Aaron Averitt

Christopher Aaron Averitt

Law Offices of Christopher Aaron Averitt • Jonesboro, AR
Wrongful DeathCar Accidents Wrongful Death Defective and Dangerous Products

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Contact

Email
Phone
Address
600 South Main St, Jonesboro, AR, 72401-3107, US

Professional

About

Originally from Little Rock, Chris graduated from Hall High School In 1991. In 1995, he graduated from Hendrix College, where he earned a B.A. cum laude in economics and government with distinction. Chris later attended the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he graduated third in his class and earned a J.D. summa cum laude in 1998. He also served as the executive editor of the Arkansas Law Review; was a member of the board of advocates, and served as a member of the university’s national moot court team, which advanced to the national finals in New York. He primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, and other areas of practice include: Chris is married to Catherine Averitt. They have a son, Graham Averitt, and a daughter, Caroline Averitt. He is active in church and previously founded a local apartment church. Chris also leads a weekly Bible study for men in the office of Scholtens & Averitt. His parents live in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where his father is a retired minister of the United Methodist Church, and his mother is a retired school teacher. He has two sisters who also live in northwest Arkansas.

About Wrongful Death Law

Wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. They seek compensation for the devastating loss. Common matters include fatal accidents, medical negligence deaths, workplace fatalities, product liability deaths.

Credentials

Education
1998 University of Arkansas School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995 Hendrix College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Publications
1997 Arkansas Law Review Bank Not Liable for Attack on ATM Patron
Associations
2014 - Present Arkansas Committee On Model Jury Instructions Civil Member 2012 - Present Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Member 2000 - Present Craighead County Bar Association Member 1998 - Present Arkansas Bar Association Member
Speaking
2016 General Practice Capstone II, 2016 Class Action Lawsuits and Claims Commission Claims 2015 To Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation As Judges See It 2011 Bast Practices Evidence And Expert Testimony 2010 From Start to Finish Personal Injury Litigation In Arkansas 2009 Today's Trends & Strategies For Success Class Action Update
Updated: Jan 14, 2026