Christopher J. Snyder
37 Years' Experience · 150+ Trials · National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Chris Snyder is the head of the Personal Injury Department at McKenzie & Snyder LLP in Hamilton, Ohio and has advised thousands of clients on all aspects of tort law.
Chris has tried over 150 personal injury and workers' compensation cases in his 37 years of practice — a rare bench of courtroom experience for injured Ohioans.
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An Elite Trial Advocate In Ohio
Chris Snyder has been selected again to join The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an exclusive, invitation-only organization recognizing the most accomplished trial attorneys in the nation. This honor places Chris among the elite advocates in Ohio.
Trial Experience
Mr. Snyder's experience includes cases tried in:
- • United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- • Ohio Courts of Appeals: 1st, 10th, and 12th Districts
- • Courts of Common Pleas: Auglaize, Butler, Brown, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties
- • Hamilton County Municipal Court
- • Hamilton Municipal Court
Practice Areas
- • Workers' Compensation
- • Car & Truck Accident Injury
Education
- • J.D., Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (1988)
- • M.B.A., Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (1987)
- • B.S., Economics, Central Michigan University (1984)
- • B.S., Political Science, Central Michigan University (1984)
Bar Admissions
Mr. Snyder is admitted to the bar in the State of Ohio and in Michigan (inactive) and has appeared pro hac vice in Kentucky and Indiana. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
Professional Experience
- • Partner, McKenzie & Snyder LLP (2001–Present)
- • Staff Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company (1994–2001)
- • Asst. Prosecutor, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Civil Division (1991–1994)
- • Law Clerk, Hon. Robert Kraft, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (1990–1991)
- • Goodman & Goodman, Cincinnati, OH (1988–1990)
- • Extern, Hon. James L. Graham, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (1987–1988)
Professional Organizations
- • Cincinnati Bar Association
- • Butler County Bar Association
- • Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
Interests
Mr. Snyder is happily married with three boys. He lives in Cincinnati and enjoys music and photography. He is a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. He enjoys coaching recreational baseball and basketball in his community, as well as upward flag football.
Lawyers Of Distinction — Summer 2025
Selected by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee for Summer 2025 Membership.
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