Chris Hennessey believes that every client is a priority. He focuses on listening to each client’s individual needs and then applying his legal experience and acumen to achieve the best result. Chris prides himself on providing prompt and attentive service to his individual and business clients whenever required.

Chris is a litigator who handles cases throughout state and federal courts in Massachusetts, as well as in New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. His litigation practice covers a cross-section of commercial and business litigation, employment, landlord-tenant, personal injury, intellectual property, land use, and other civil matters.  For nearly two decades, Chris has successfully litigated, on both the plaintiff and defense sides, numerous matters for clients in jury trials and bench trials from a variety of industries, as well as for individuals.

Outside of his litigation practice, Chris regularly advises businesses and individuals on intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright protection, as well as licensing agreements. Chris holds a Masters of Law in intellectual property and he assists clients with obtaining federal and state copyright and trademark registrations. He also practices before the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Chris has raised his family in the Berkshires for nearly fifteen years. He is active in the local community and he currently sits on the board of the Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, a Berkshire-based nonprofit that provides care for children and families who suffer from behavioral health disorders and addiction. He also serves as the Vice President of the Berkshire Bar Association, a professional organization for attorneys and judges in Berkshire County who are interested in promoting the administration of justice and improving the quality of the practice of law.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his kids, skiing, and playing live music with his band on the local music scene.