Christopher P. Lunsford

Christopher P. Lunsford is a Senior Counsel at Zelms Erlich Lenkov LLP, where he provides steadfast civil defense representation to clients navigating complex litigation matters. With over a decade of experience as a licensed California attorney (State Bar No. 300230), Christopher specializes in personal injury defense, including high-stakes catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death, premises liability, and automobile/uninsured motorist disputes. His practice also encompasses landlord-tenant disputes, real property torts, and a broad spectrum of other civil defense issues, ensuring comprehensive protection for property owners, businesses, and insurers.
Christopher excels in guiding clients through every phase of litigation, from drafting responsive pleadings and conducting thorough discovery, dispositive motion practice, through to prevailing at trial and appellate practice. Notably, he has secured successful outcomes in jury trials in the San Francisco Bay Area, demonstrating his ability to deliver favorable outcomes under intense scrutiny. Admitted to the California Bar in 2014, Christopher earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law and his B.A. from San Francisco State University, honing a strategic, client-centered approach that minimizes exposure and resolves disputes efficiently.
At Zelms Erlich Lenkov, Christopher leverages his trial-tested expertise to safeguard your interests with precision and resolve. Whether defending against claims of negligence, property damage, or liability exposure, he is dedicated to achieving optimal results for his clients.