Christopher J. Diwan

As Diwan Law’s founder, Christopher J. Diwan has expertise in multiple areas of the law. He represents clients in cases involving personal injury, premises liability, collection and collection defense, criminal defense, and other litigation.

Prior to going into private practice, Christopher served in several roles with one of the largest collection law firms in the nation, including assistant general counsel, legal compliance officer, and senior litigator. He began his law practice as an Assistant Solicitor in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where he gained valuable trial experience and extensive knowledge of all misdemeanor crimes, especially DUI.

He has successfully litigated numerous claims in Federal and State Court, including those involving claims under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (GFBPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Christopher’s courtroom experience allows him to have a unique insight into law proceedings, which he uses to assist his clients towards successful results.

Aside from his professional pursuits, Christopher enjoys being physically active in CrossFit, hiking, and spending time with his Westie dog, Marshmallow. He also stays active in the community by volunteering for a number of organizations.

EDUCATION

J.D., Georgia State University College of Law, 2004

B.A., University of Georgia, 2001

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

State Bar of Georgia, 2004

State Bar of Washington, 2011

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Court of Appeals

Georgia Superior Courts

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Georgia- Member Since: 2004

Atlanta Bar Association- Member Since: 2010

Cobb County Bar Association- Member Since 2011

State Bar of Washington- Member Since 2011

PRACTICE AREAS

His practice areas include civil litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy, and criminal defense.