About Christopher
Christopher C — Canterbury is a personal injury attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been practicing law in Alaska since 1994, focusing on tort-related matters. He is a member of the Alaska Bar Association and the Alaska Association for Justice. He co-owns Kelley & Canterbury LLC, a family-owned law firm dedicated to helping injured Alaskans with their personal injury claims. The firm has been serving the community since 1975, offering personalized attention and compassionate representation. Born on August 8, 1967, in Cheverly, Maryland, Christopher graduated from Chugiak High School in Alaska in 1985.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College in 1989, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Columbia University School of Law, graduating in 1992. After law school, Christopher returned to Alaska to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable James K. Singleton with the U.S. District Court for Alaska. This experience provided him with critical insight into the judicial system and trial processes.
In 2000, he joined Kelley & Canterbury LLC, where he has been practicing law with his wife, Michaela, for over two decades. Together, they handle a variety of liability cases, including automotive collisions, slip and falls, sexual assault, medical malpractice, and food-borne pathogen cases. Beyond his legal practice, Christopher is deeply involved in the Alaska community. He has served as President of Fire Lake Arena Incorporated and has been a board member for the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce. His involvement with programs such as FOCUS, Inc., Anchorage Youth Court, and Mat-Su Youth Court supports his supporting young people and families in his community. He has also volunteered for both the Anchorage and Mat-Su Youth Court programs and served on the board of the Mustang Hockey Association, coaching baseball for Knik Little League and hockey for the Mustang Hockey Association.
Christopher's dedication to his clients and community has earned him recognition from his peers. He has received a 5.0 rating on Martindale-Hubbell and a 5.0 rating on Avvo, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the legal profession. His clients appreciate the individualized attention from a family-owned practice, where Michaela and he share their collective experience to find the best solutions for their clients. In his personal life, Christopher enjoys playing hockey and working on the family's log cabin home in Eagle River. He and Michaela have two children who are passionate about hockey and two dogs. Their family-oriented approach extends to their legal practice, where they treat clients like family, ensuring they are treated fairly in resolving their claims.
