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    P. Christopher Bynog

    Counsel

    New Orleans
    504-584-9349
    chris.bynog@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Insurance

    Chris Bynog counsels clients on the scope of their insurance coverage so they can resolve their disputes without major interruption or delay. With more than 20 years of experience working on insurance coverage, Chris brings timely and effective ideas to get clients properly positioned and acting in good faith.

    Chris has handled complex coverage issues in areas, including:

      • Pollution and health hazard
      • Construction defect
      • Auto and garage liabilities
      • Professional services

    As national coverage counsel for a crane insurance program, he is experienced in dealing with additional insured and contractual indemnity issues, as well as OCIPs and other construction industry insurance-related issues.

    He has also taught classes on coverage issues to clients’ claims representatives in these areas.

    As national coverage counsel for a crane insurance program, he is experienced in dealing with additional insured and contractual indemnity issues, as well as OCIPs and other construction industry insurance-related issues.

    He has also taught classes on coverage issues to clients’ claims representatives in these areas.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

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    • August 18, 2022

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    Recognition

    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2022-2025)
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2022-2025)

    Education

    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1996
    • Centenary College, B.A., 1991
    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1996
    • Centenary College, B.A., 1991

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Carl J. Barbier, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Charles B. Peatross, Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals
    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Carl J. Barbier, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Charles B. Peatross, Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • State Bar of Texas
    • New Orleans Bar Association

    Civic

    • Symphony Chorus of New Orleans - Board of Directors (2008-2011)

    Professional

    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • State Bar of Texas
    • New Orleans Bar Association

    Civic

    • Symphony Chorus of New Orleans - Board of Directors (2008-2011)
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