J. Christopher Klotz

Partner

Chris Klotz joined AWKO in September 2024. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in English.  In 1992, he earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law. Before joining AWKO, Chris spent nine years as a Partner/Owner of Stevenson Klotz Law Firm, where he focused on multi-plaintiff drug litigation, 1983 Civil Rights litigation, financial fraud, single event injury, and wrongful death.  He has extensive experience in both federal and state trial and appellate courts.

At AWKO, Chris’s practice is centered on sexual assault, social media addiction, medical device, and pharmaceutical litigation. His current focus is on helping survivors of child and women’s sexual assault and those affected by social media addiction. He plays a key role in AWKO’s nationwide litigation against Catholic clergy, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the Boy Scouts of America in cases of sexual abuse and assault, as well as the firm’s Central California Women’s Facility litigation in Chowchilla  and the Florida Juvenile Justice litigation.

Chris’s upbringing in a military family, which required moving every three years, profoundly shaped who he is today. Growing up as the “new kid” in many duty stations – from Hawaii to St. Louis, New Orleans to Manila—he learned to quickly make friends, understand his surroundings, and perceive social dynamics. His unique childhood experiences fostered his strong listening skills and contributed to his decision to study psychology.

Now residing in Pensacola, Chris remains committed to his clients and is constantly focused on finding ways to better serve them. He is deeply grateful for the lessons he learns from his clients while helping them navigate their legal challenges.