Stated simply, Chris Cohilas specializes in the Complex. Chris is routinely retained to handle complex matters involving catastrophic injury, civil RICO, white collar criminal defense, commercial and fiduciary litigation. Chris’s catastrophic injury practice focuses on representing individuals and families who have been the victims of negligent acts resulting in wrongful death or serious injury. Chris represents and handles cases involving automobile/trucking accidents, child abuse, daycare negligence, and premises liability.Chris is routinely sought out for his expertise in handling claims involving civil RICO, particularly those which occur in the context of a commercial business or fiduciary relationship. Chris handles cases involving business torts, breaches of fiduciary duties, commercial disputes, non-compete agreements, and trade secrets. Chris has also been appointed by several superior courts of Georgia to serve as a court-appointed receiver in complex civil RICO actions. Prior to joining Watson Spence, Chris served as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Dougherty County. As the Chief Assistant District Attorney, he was responsible for the prosecution of felony crimes against children, RICO violations, serious violent felonies, and cases involving extended/ complex litigation. Chris has tried all manner of cases ranging from murder to public corruption. As such, he brings a unique insider’s perspective to his representation of businesses and individuals who have civil or criminal claims or defenses that arise from allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, racketeering, fraud, or embezzlement. Further, Chris’s experience in pursuing justice for victims of crime is invaluable to those he represents in catastrophic injury cases. Chris knows how to build a case from the bottom up, and more importantly, he knows how to win at trial.