when was attorney christopher pitts in al barred

by Mr. Celestino Stokes II 4 min read

Chris Pitts is in prison for the same matter that the Alabama State Bar reviewed and categorized, at most, as mere "negligence" at the conclusion of a 2010 hearing. Pitts was disbarred only after his conviction in 2019.Jan 21, 2020

What did Chris Pitts do?

He built a successful law practice growing to three offices (Montgomery, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Alabama) with a focus on real estate, public finance, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Pitts was one of the few African-American attorneys in Alabama who served as a bond attorney on borrowing transactions by government agencies.

Who is Christopher Pitts?

Christopher Pitts is a native of Auburn, Alabama. He is the son of legendary civil rights leader, Barbara Pitts. Along with civil rights icons Rosa Parks, Johnnie Carr, Maggie Bozeman, Julia Wilder, and a host of other brave women in the Alabama civil rights movement, Barbara Pitts became a COINTELPRO target of law enforcement officials who opposed the desegregation of public schools and public accommodations in Alabama. As a teenager in the 1960s, Ms. Pitts, her sisters, and their classmates at J.F. Drake High School organized lunch counter sit-ins and other civil rights protests in Lee County, Alabama. They were jailed on more than one occasion for challenging the status quo of racial segregation in the county.

Is Chris Pitts in jail?

Chris Pitts is in prison for the same matter that the Alabama State Bar reviewed and categorized, at most, as mere "negligence" at the conclusion of a 2010 hearing. Pitts was disbarred only after his conviction in 2019.

About Christopher

Christopher's joined S.L. Pitts PC in 2009. Christopher's practice focuses on financial complexity and jurisdicitonal questions as they arise in family law litigation.

Reviews

Christopher helped my case very quickly and professionally. I appreciated his work very much, he is experienced and knowledgeable especially in foreign citizens matters who reside in the United states. I highly recommend Christopher Pitts! He is amazing! Thank you so much!

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