Christopher Knight - Miami, FL
Christopher E. Knight is the Managing Shareholder of Fowler White Burnett, P.A., established in 1943, delivering over four decades of premier trial defense in aviation disasters, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and toxic torts across Florida.
Distinguished Trial Defense and Civil Litigation in Miami, Florida
When high-profile corporations, healthcare systems, and airline carriers face catastrophic exposure in Florida courtrooms, seasoned trial advocacy is paramount. Practicing from 1395 Brickell Avenue in Suite 1400, Christopher E. Knight serves as the Managing Shareholder of Fowler White Burnett, P.A., a premier Florida institution founded in 1943. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1986 and holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for decades, Knight is recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 trial advocate. When institutional entities encounter multi-million dollar liabilities and need an attorney urgently, Knight provides commanding courtroom leadership backed by eight decades of firm heritage.
Aviation Mass Disaster Defense and Transportation Litigation
Litigation stemming from aircraft crashes, in-flight incidents, and transport disasters requires technical sophistication and rapid response capabilities. As premier business litigation lawyers, Christopher Knight and his catastrophic exposure defense team represent domestic and international airline carriers, aircraft airframe manufacturers, turbine engine producers, and maintenance facilities in state and federal courts across the United States. They handle complex multi-district litigation involving wrongful death, significant property destruction, and cross-border jurisdictional challenges.
His transportation litigation practice spans critical defense areas:
- Defending commercial airlines and aviation insurers in mass disaster litigation and multi-party passenger injury claims.
- Vigorous trial defense provided by seasoned truck accident lawyers defending national motor carriers and logistics operators against severe highway collision claims.
- Defense of cruise line operators, vessel owners, and maritime enterprises against passenger injury and crew member claims.
- Representation of transportation authorities and manufacturers in high-exposure product liability and structural defect allegations.
Medical Malpractice Defense and Healthcare Institution Advocacy
Healthcare systems, university medical centers, hospital networks, and medical specialists face substantial legal exposure when malpractice claims are filed. Nationally recognized in Chambers USA for medical malpractice defense, Knight serves as lead trial counsel for major South Florida academic medical institutions and hospital systems. Working as seasoned medical malpractice lawyers, his team collaborates with board-certified physicians, epidemiologists, and biomedical experts to defend against complex allegations involving obstetrical trauma, oncological misdiagnoses, surgical complications, and institutional regulatory proceedings.
Defective Products, Toxic Torts, and Catastrophic Wrongful Death Defense
Manufacturing corporations and international distributors require strategic defense when facing class action product liability suits. As skilled defective product injury lawyers and wrongful death lawyers on the defense side, Knight protects Fortune 500 manufacturers of industrial equipment, automotive systems, consumer goods, and agricultural machinery against claims of design defects, manufacturing errors, and inadequate warnings. Furthermore, he directs corporate internal investigations to help corporate boards mitigate liability and ensure compliance.
Four Decades of Courtroom Excellence and Trial Leadership
A former president of the Miami-Dade County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Christopher Knight brings unparalleled trial acumen to every contentious engagement. Clients who hire a lawyer of his caliber gain decades of battle-tested courtroom experience and institutional resources. If you are seeking to find an attorney to handle high-stakes commercial disputes or defense representation, contact Fowler White Burnett's Miami office on Brickell Avenue today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the core of Miami's premier international business hub in the upscale Brickell neighborhood.
Building Location
This is the iconic Brickell Arch (formerly known as the Espirito Santo Plaza), a landmark 36-story Class A skyscraper famous for its dramatic glass arch facade. It is situated near landmarks like Joe & The Juice and the Salty Flame restaurant.
Parking Details
Secure public parking is available inside the attached 12-story Brickell Arch Parking Garage, which is accessible from the rear of the building. On-site valet services are also provided at the main entrance.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 26 (Key Biscayne); nearest stop is at Southeast 13th Street & Brickell Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the grand main lobby of the Brickell Arch, check in with the security desk, and take the passenger elevators up to the 14th floor to reach Suite 1400.