Chris OffuttAssociate

Primary Office

633 Chestnut Street
Suite 2000
Chattanooga, TN 37450

Phone

423.269.2706
423.648.9869 (fax)

Professional Profile

Chris Offutt is an associate in Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office. His practice focuses on defending matters involving premises liability, transportation and construction litigation.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in political science and public service, summa cum laude, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law.

Outside of the office, Chris enjoys golfing and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee Titans.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Tennessee

Education

BS, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, summa cum laude

JD, University of Tennessee Winston College of Law

News

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Ethical Duties When Resolving Claims Including Navigating Potential Conflicts

Course Description In today’s current litigation environment, most claims are appropriate for consideration of a potential settlement at some point.  This program will walk through the stages of litigation and how they will progress absent resolution.  The potential risks of nuclear verdicts will also be discussed.  The program will also […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office secured summary judgment for a client in DeKalb County (GA). This was a premises liability case in which the plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell on overgrown kudzu in a movie theater parking lot. The court agreed with Stephen’s arguments on two […]

Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.


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