Christopher Michael Lea - San Diego, CA
Attorney at Walsh Lea Furcolo LLP
General Civil Litigation Lawyers in San Diego, CA
402 West Broadway Suite 1010 San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego General Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- General Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Chris was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended Arizona State University and received a B.S. degree in Business. He received his juris doctor from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento before settling in San Diego.
Since joining the firm in 2000 and becoming a partner in 2016, Chris has handled numerous complex litigation and large exposure defense cases throughout California. His practice focuses on general civil litigation and he has significant experience representing clients in professional liability, personal injury defense, construction defect, real estate, environmental, employment, class action, and business litigation cases. He has jury trial and appellate court experience.
He is admitted to practice in the U. S. District Court (Southern and Central Districts of California), U. S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2005), and all courts in the State of California. He is a member of the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, and the San Diego Defense Lawyers.
When away from the office, Chris enjoys traveling, surfing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Education
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Legal Education
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California
J.D.
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California
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Non Legal Education
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Arizona State University
B.S.
Major: Business
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Arizona State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2005
Other Affiliations
- San Diego County Bar Association (Member)
- San Diego Defense Lawyers (Member)
- State Bar of California (Member)
Contact
402 West Broadway
Suite 1010
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-356-9179
Fax: 619-232-2691
Email: Send a message
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