About Chris
Chris Fernandez combines a technical background in bioengineering with a law degree from the same university. He earned an M.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Miami and followed that with a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. The dual training shapes how he approaches complex legal questions that touch on science and technology.
He moved from the laboratory and classroom into the legal arena after finishing law school. Early work drew on his familiarity with scientific method and data analysis. That experience gave him a practical sense of how technical evidence is developed and presented. He learned how expert testimony can clarify — or complicate — factual disputes.
His career path has kept him close to issues where law and science intersect. He has advised on matters that require deciphering technical reports, preparing experts for deposition, and explaining scientific concepts to judges and juries. He tends to frame problems in clear, evidence-based terms, and he pays attention to the details that shape admissibility and credibility of technical proof.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases. He approaches casework the way an engineer approaches a problem: identify assumptions, test them, and adjust the approach when new information emerges. That disposition can be useful in litigation that turns on expert opinions or on complicated causal questions.
His educational background also informed his view of regulatory and compliance issues tied to medical devices, diagnostics, and related technologies. He reads dense technical material closely. He asks practical questions about testing, validation, and real-world performance. Those habits inform discovery strategy and how he evaluates the strength of a factual record.
Fernandez practices at Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., where he works with other lawyers on cases and client matters. He has taken roles that involve preparing technical narratives for pleadings and coordinating with outside experts. He also spends time translating scientific detail into plain language for clients, courts, and juries.
He currently practices at Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., handling legal matters that draw on both his legal education and his scientific training.
