Christopher Byer

He/Him

Associate

T 206.757.8062 Portland
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Christopher Byer is a commercial litigator representing clients from a broad range of industries in complex commercial and contractual litigation matters. He has defended multimillion-dollar disputes in all stages of litigation, from investigations through trial and appeal, including as a second-chair attorney at trial. He has advised clients on litigation matters involving trade secrets, online privacy policies, breach of contract, negligence, misappropriation, and other challenges.

Before joining DWT, Christopher was a law clerk for the Hon. Brian R. Whitney in the 2nd Judicial District of Colorado, Denver.

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

  • Colorado, 2019
  • District of Columbia, 2019
  • Oregon, 2024
  • Washington, 2024
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2019
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, 2025
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2024

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2018
    • Editorial Board, Virginia Law & Business Review
    • Vice President, Health Law Association, Social Events and Interdisciplinary Activities
    • Advocates for Disabled Veterans
  • B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan, 2015, with honors
    • Rugby Football Club

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Colorado Lawyers Committee Hate Crimes Education Task Force
    • Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado

Background

    • Litigation Associate, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP, Denver, 2020-2023
    • Commercial Litigation Associate, Ballard Spahr LLP, Denver, 2019-2020
    • Law Clerk, Hon. Brian R. Whitney, 2nd Judicial District of Colorado, Denver, 2018-2019