Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Chris West is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in commercial lending, venture capital, and business litigation. Currently serving as a Principal at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes since October 1996, Chris co-chairs the firm’s venture capital and commercial lending practice, effectively representing venture capitalists in licensing matters. Prior to this role, Chris was a Principal at Weinberg & Green, focusing on commercial lending, and held the position of Partner at Gebhardt & Smith, where the focus was on corporate representation and business litigation. Early in the career, Chris worked as an Associate at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, concentrating on banking and business litigation. Chris earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and also holds an academic background from Williams College and Gilman School.
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Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Semmes is one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in the State of Maryland. Semmes' Attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation in an extensive range of litigation, maritime, labor and employment, and corporate and business practice areas, including estate planning, and real estate. Semmes is the largest private workers' compensation & employers' liability defense practice in the Mid-Atlantic region. Semmes is the sole Maryland member of ALFA International, a global network of independent law firms. As an ALFA member, Semmes can draw upon the collective experience and expertise of the worldwide community of ALFA International firms to assist clients with competent advice on global law and practice.