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RDB In The News
RDB Partner Wallace Christensen Inducted Into American College of Trial Lawyers
3/10/2008
Washington, DC – March 10, 2008 Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP partner Wallace A. Christensen was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, on Saturday, March 8, before an audience of approximately 700 people during the college’s 2008 Spring Meeting in Tucson, Arizona.
The American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years of trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship and membership in the college cannot exceed 1% of the total lawyer population of any state. Founded in 1950, the College is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the profession.
Christensen joined Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP in 1984 and has more than 30 years of experience handling sophisticated and complex commercial litigation in courts throughout the country. He has been retained by major corporations, numerous law firms, corporate executives, real estate developers, trade associations, and some of the nation’s largest insurance companies in disputes involving commercial contracts, business torts, trade secrets, non-compete clauses, employment practices, lender liability, securities law compliance, and insurance coverage issues. He has represented a number of professional athletes in several high-profile proceedings. He also has represented clients in connection with criminal investigations of business activities.
In addition, Christensen serves as an arbitrator and has successfully represented clients in arbitrations and mediations conducted under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Football League and the NFL Players Association, the National Association of Securities Dealers, and various private ADR organizations.
Christensen received his undergraduate degree from Boston College (B.A., Economics, summa cum laude) and his law degree from Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude).
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