Christopher F. Quirk

Partner
O  804.806.4814
M  202.270.2274
cquirk@byrnecanaanlaw.com

Christopher F. Quirk

Partner
O  804.806.4814
M 202.270.2274
cquirk@byrnecanaanlaw.com

Christopher Quirk has spent the last decade litigating medical malpractice and Section 1983 claims. As lead counsel in both state and federal court, Chris has successfully represented doctors, nurses, correctional healthcare providers, jails, and various healthcare entities.

With a practice based in Richmond, clients typically ask Chris to defend Virginia cases from the start. But when his specialized background can help, Chris is regularly tapped to join later stages of litigation throughout the country. He has defended clients in Ohio, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington State, assisting with corporate depositions, dispositive motions, mediations, trials, and appeals.

Whatever the scenario, Chris builds a common vision with his clients and helps execute those goals through total advocacy that he sharpens through trials, a commitment to compelling briefs, and publishing commentary on the issues that impact his clients the most.

Medical Malpractice (not including pro se cases)

Correctional Healthcare (not including pro se cases)

    In addition to having been recognized in Virginia Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” since 2020, Chris has also been rated by his peers in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.

    In 2025, Chris was invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges.

    Licensure
    • Virginia
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern Virginia
    • U.S. District Court, Western Virginia
    • Supreme Court of Virginia
    • U.S. District Court, Colorado  
    Academic Credentials
    • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
    • Duke University, B.A.
    Associations & Professional Memberships
    • Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
    • American Board of Trial Advocates
    • Virginia State Bar