Christopher Stake
Bloomington
Summary
Experienced attorney with successful results in jury trials and FINRA arbitrations at DeLaney & DeLaney LLC. Proven ability in case management and legal writing, successfully negotiating settlements and advising clients. Recognized for efficient research skills and a commitment to protecting client interests in complex commercial litigation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
DeLaney & DeLaney LLC
05.2008 - Current
- Notable Jury Trial Experience:
- Tim Story, M.D. v. St. Vincent Medical Group, Hamilton Superior Court, 2024
- Rebecca Denman, M.D. v. St. Vincent Medical Group, Marion Superior Court, 2020
- Emily Herx v. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2014
- Jenny Snedeker v. Stephen Snedeker, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2012
- Notable FINRA Arbitration Hearing Experience:
- Fibonacci Capital, LLC v. Sanctuary Securities, Inc., FINRA Arb. No. 21-00369, 2021
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. v. Nicoli Grove, FINRA Arb. No. 11-00501, 2012
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Represented clients in civil litigation and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Represented clients in FINRA arbitrations.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
Judicial Law Clerk
Monroe County Circuit Court
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.
Education
J.D. - Law
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Case management
- Trial experience
- FINRA experience
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Efficient researcher
- Court preparation
- Contract negotiation
- Settlement negotiation
- Client counseling
- Commercial litigation experience
Court Admissions and Bar Memberships
State of Indiana
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Timeline
Attorney
DeLaney & DeLaney LLC
05.2008 - Current
Judicial Law Clerk
Monroe County Circuit Court
06.2007 - 04.2008
J.D. - Law
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Indiana University, Bloomington
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