Christopher St. Marie
Christopher W. St. Marie
Partner

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

Christopher W. St. Marie focuses his practice on business litigation, complex commercial disputes, and construction law, and is experienced in counseling clients on a wide variety of litigation matters, including breach of contract, business tort and negligence claims, insurance coverage issues, real estate and construction litigation, bankruptcy, collections, commercial equipment lease/loan enforcement, patent infringement, franchise issues, and claims for the return of stolen or illegally exported art.  He is fully engaged in all aspects of case development and trial preparation in state and federal proceedings, arguing motions, engaging in mediation, and taking and defending depositions, with extensive pleading and dispositive motion experience.

First arriving at Hahn Loeser as a summer associate in 2009, Chris has come full circle, now serving as chair of the firm’s summer associate program.

Professional History

  • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP, 2019-present; Associate, 2010-18; Summer Associate, 2009
  • Research Assistant, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2008

Credentials

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., cum laude, 2010

Honors & Activities: Moot Court, Board of Governors; ABA National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition, 2009; NYC Bar National Moot Court Competition, National Quarterfinalist Regional Best Brief Award, 2009; Journal of Law and Health, Managing Editor; Dean’s List

 

John Carroll University, B.A., English, International Studies Concentration, 2002

 

John Felice Rome Center, Loyola University Chicago

Community Involvement

Greater Cleveland Partnership LEAD Member

 

United Way Young Leaders Corporate Chapter, Co-Chair

Awards & Distinctions

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Communications Law; Litigation – Construction, 2021-22

 

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2016-20

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio, 2010

Memberships & Affiliations

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Past Executive Council Member; Young Lawyers Section, Member