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Christina L. Essex

Attorney

Christina Essex Attorney

Contact

DIRECT (317) 396–2571

FAX (317) 464–1111

National Black Lawyers Top 100

Christina Essex is an experienced litigator with Katz Korin Cunningham where she focuses her practice on the defense of health care providers including long-term care providers in courts throughout the State of Indiana. She is an advocate for her clients and believes that communication is essential to achieving her client’s litigation goals.

Prior to joining Katz Korin Cunningham, Christina regularly defended clients in both federal and state court in matters involving personal injury, premises liability, trucking and transportation and medical malpractice. In 2018 & 2019, Christina was named a Super Lawyer® Rising Star.

Focus Areas

Education

2006

Northwestern University

Degree:

B.A., psychology

2009

University of Pittsburgh

Degree:

J.D.

Experience

  • Private Practice (Defense Litigation), 2009 – present

Honors

  • Indiana Super Lawyers® Rising Star 2018, 2019
  • National Black Lawyers Top 100 2021

Admitted to Bar

  • 2013 Indiana
  • 2009 Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • 2013 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • 2013 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • 2009 U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Legal Organizations

Speaking and Publications

  • "Top 50 Nursing Home Litigation Mistakes to Avoid" Nursing Home Malpractice webinar for the National Business Institute (NBI), co-presenter, Feb. 2021
  • Nursing Home Malpractice webinar for the National Business Institute (NBI), co-presenter, Sept. 2019

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT / VOLUNTEERISM

Edna Martin Christian Center: Board Member 2021

Indianapolis Bar Association: Co-Chair, In-House Counsel Work Group 2021