Christopher Carr

Partner / Chicago

P: 312.690.5556

Chris Carr is the managing partner of SBSB Eastham’s Chicago office. A member of the firm’s bench since its inception in February 2015, his practice spans a diverse docket that ranges from workers’ compensation and employer liability defense to subrogation and general liability.

As the leader of the firm’s office in Chicago, Chris values the importance of teamwork and togetherness, virtues that date back to his time as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, where he served as a student manager for the football team under coach Bo Schembechler. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University. Over the course of his legal career, he has handled cases through every step of the process in litigation, even earning the honor of an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell for his commitment to professional excellence.

Chris is admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association and is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Central Districts of the state. In addition to his role with the firm, he maintains a strong presence in the Chicago maritime community, including serving as president of the Chicago Propeller Club. His depth of experience in practice and in leadership make him a significant resource to the firm and to his clients.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Admiralty and Maritime
  • Defense Base Act
  • General Liability
  • Labor and Employment
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation
  • Subrogation

Education

  • J.D., DePaul University, 1998
  • B.A., University of Michigan, 1992

Court Admissions

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Honors and Distinctions

  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble

Classes and Seminars Taught

  • Section 10(i) Average Weekly Wage Issues, Longshore Claims Association, Dallas Roundtable, July 2019
  • Longshore and Illinois Workers Compensation Coverage, Assurance Agency, Schaumburg, Illinois, July 2017
  • Case Law Update, Contract Claims Services, Inc., Dallas, Texas, February 2017
  • General Liability Claims, CEU Institute for CCMSI, Naperville, Illinois, October 2014
  • Social Media Investigation, Practical and Legal Implications, Sandner Group, Chicago, Illinois, July 2014
  • Nuts and Bolts of Defense Base Act Claims, United Airlines Risk Management Department, Chicago, Illinois, June 2014
  • Handling Psychological Injury Claims, Contract Claims Services, Inc., Dallas, Texas, November 2013
  • Litigation 101, Instructor CLM training for Gallagher Bassett Services, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, October 2013

Professional Memberships

  • Chicago Propeller Club, President
  • International Propeller Club of the United States
  • Illinois Association of Trial Defense Counsel
  • DOL Joint Bar Association
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association