Our Attorneys

Christopher L. Marlowe

 

Christopher Marlowe joined The Haggard Law Firm in 2008 and was named partner in May 2014. Christopher handles a wide array of cases, including those involving negligent security, pool drowning, auto accident and wrongful death. His work as lead counsel on sexual assault, robbery, homicide and shooting cases, has led to security and safety improvements at commercial and residential properties throughout Florida. Christopher's dedication to his clients extends past the verdict or settlement. He has assisted several clients to go on to lead and participate directly in victims’ advocacy organizations that offer aid and support to other victims of violent crime in their communities.

Prior to joining The Haggard Law Firm, Christopher was an associate with Aronovitz Jaffe, where he was responsible for handling personal injury, medical, malpractice, product liability and consumer class action cases. He also served as an assistant state attorney in Miami-Dade County for four years and tried in excess of twenty-five felony jury trials including armed narcotics trafficking, murder and other violent felonies.

Christopher has been honored as “Best Lawyer in America,” Florida Trend’s“Legal Elite” and as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star.” He is a member of the Coral Gables Bar Association, Miami Dade Justice Association and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.

Christopher Marlowe, graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. In 1997, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Rhodes College, located in Memphis, Tennessee.   

 Education and Honors

  • University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctorate (2002)

-  Juris Doctor - Cum Laude

-  Dean's Merit Scholarship, Dean's List, Moot Court Board, Honor Council

  • Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts (1997)

-  Presidential Scholar, 4 years

-  Social Regulations, Peer Assistant, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Judicial Review Board

 Practice

  • Partner, The Haggard Law Firm (2014-Present)
  • Associate, The Haggard Law Firm (2008-2014)
  • Associate, Aronovitz Jaffe (2006-2008)
  • Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida (2002 -2006)
  • English Professor, Colegio Frances de Quito - Quito, Ecuador (1997-1998)
  • Intern, The White House, Office of the Chief of Staff (1996)

Admissions

  • State Bar of Florida
  • Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • State Bar of Kentucky

Publications

  • American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Security Management Magazine, (Nov. 2011)
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial Magazine, (Aug. 2013) “Focus on the Facts” – Premises Liability Edition

 Professional Accomplishments

  • Past Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee
  • Eagle Member, Florida Justice Association
  • Member, Miami Dade Justice Association
  • Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Coral Gables Bar Association
  • Listed, Super Lawyers Florida Rising Star (2010 to present)
  • Listed, Best Lawyer in America (2013)
  • Listed, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite”