Christopher J. Morey - Costa Mesa, CA
Attorney at Morey & Upton, LLP
Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA
611 Anton Boulevard Suite 800 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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36
Years
Experience
Updated: 05/15/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Christopher J. Morey was a founding partner of Morey & Upton, LLP and has retired from the practice of law. Year after year, Mr. Morey recovered millions of dollars for his clients and their families through verdicts and settlements, establishing himself as one of the state's premier personal injury attorneys.
For undergraduate work, Mr. Morey was invited to join the General Honors Program at California State University Long Beach. Thereafter, Mr. Morey received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California with a major in Finance and Economics.
Mr. Morey attended law school at the University of San Diego, graduating with honors (cum laude) in 1990. Mr. Morey also did an externship at the Ninth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals with former Chief Justice J. Clifford Wallace. Mr. Morey argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals twice, resulting in two victories and two published opinions.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher J. Morey
Included on the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1990
Honors: cum laude
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1990
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Non Legal Education
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California State University,
Long Beach
General Honors Program -
University of Southern California
Major: Finance and Economics
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California State University,
Long Beach
Current Employment Position(s)
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Retired Founding Partner of Morey & Upton, LLP
Past Positions
- Ninth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals with former Chief Justice, J. Clifford Wallace, Extern
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, California State University Long Beach re Avoidance of Malpractice
Representative Cases
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Lee v. City of Beaumont
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Hernandez v. H2O Houseboat Vacations, Inc.
Other Affiliations
- Consumer Attorneys Associations of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Contact
611 Anton Boulevard
Suite 800
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 800-360-6646
Fax: 714-432-1292
Email: Send a message
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