About Christopher M
Christopher M Kiernan earned his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2017. He moved from the academic rhythm of Atlanta into the courtrooms and offices of California. The early choice of Emory placed him in a rigorous program during a period of rapid change in the legal profession.
His professional path has been steady and deliberate. He joined Reid and Hellyer, APC as an associate lawyer in 2018. The next year he took a position at Blakeley LLP, expanding his courtroom and case-management experience. In 2020 he became an associate at Talkov Law Corp., where he remains on staff.
Those moves track a pattern common to early-career litigators: short stints at several firms to build trial exposure, drafting time and client contact. At each stop he handled case preparation and courtroom duties, worked on discovery, and supported lead counsel on motions and hearings. Colleagues describe him as someone who prefers clear files and careful witness preparation.
Kiernan is licensed to practice in California. He has worked in both metropolitan and suburban courts across the state. His litigation background shows an attorney comfortable with the procedural demands of state practice, from case intake through trial preparation.
Outside of court, he has contributed to firm-level strategy and case assessment. That work included developing theories of liability, organizing factual records and helping manage budgets for depositions and expert witnesses. He has also been involved in settlement negotiations and the drafting of dispositive motions.
The arc of his career suggests a lawyer sharpening a practical skill set. He accumulated experience at boutique and mid-sized firms before joining Talkov Law Corp. The firm environment gave him opportunities to take greater responsibility on files and to interact directly with clients during critical stages of litigation.
Kiernan’s professional trajectory is marked by steady progression rather than headlines. He has not been publicly associated with academic appointments or bar leadership roles. Instead, his résumé records focused employment across three California firms in a compressed time frame.
He currently works in Orange County at Talkov Law Corp., where he handles litigation and client representation matters for the firm's clients.
