Christopher Walker
About
Chris Walker is a seasoned attorney with more than 20 years of experience providing
comprehensive legal guidance and strategic support in the financial services, mortgage,
and real estate sectors as in-house counsel. Throughout his career, Chris has been
recognized as a trusted advisor to business executives, leaders, and individuals in the
mortgage industry.
His extensive background includes contract negotiation, litigation strategy, and
regulatory compliance. The skills he has honed—attention to detail, risk management,
and long-term strategic thinking—now allow him to draft precise estate planning
documents, anticipate potential challenges, and safeguard his clients’ wealth with
confidence.
Chris, the son of a Vietnam veteran and retired Master Chief in the United States Navy,
has been a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads area, moving there with his family at
the age of three. He graduated from high school in Virginia Beach and went on to earn
both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Old Dominion University, followed by his
Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.
He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and is also licensed to practice in North Carolina. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Chris resides in the Hampton Roads area with his wife of twenty-three years. Together, they have two adult children and a three-year-old American Pitbull Terrier named Bandit.
With his unique combination of litigation experience, corporate counsel expertise, and
executive advisory skills, Chris Walker brings unmatched insight and personalized care
to estate planning and asset protection. He is committed to helping clients secure their
wealth, preserve their legacies, and achieve peace of mind for generations to come.
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