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Kramon & Graham principal Chris Jeffries elected President of the Maryland Defense Counsel

Chris JeffriesKramon & Graham announced today that principal Christopher Jeffries has been elected President of the Maryland Defense Counsel. Chris was sworn in during the organization's annual meeting on June 16, 2022.

"It is an honor and a privilege to work with an organization that deeply cares about the course of the civil justice system and seeks to improve Maryland courts," Chris said. "I look forward to continuing MDC's important work."

A trial lawyer, Chris represents businesses in litigation matters, including breaches of contract and business defamation. He defends individuals and businesses in personal injury actions, particularly claims against property owners and has significant trial experience representing police officers for alleged civil rights violations.

Chris is a recipient of the Daily Record's Leadership in Law and VIP awards and was selected for the inaugural Hot List by Lawyers of Color LLC. He is listed in the legal guide The Best Lawyers in America.

Chris is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Monumental City Bar Association, and the Baltimore County Bar Association.

A graduate of Leadership Baltimore County, Chris serves as a member of the Center Stage Board of Trustees, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Samuel Ready Scholarships, Inc., and Charm City Youth Lacrosse. He is a former board member of Disability Rights Maryland.

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