Christopher S. Gontarz

Christopher S. Gontarz is a partner with extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation within State District & Superior Courts and Federal Courts. He has served as a trial attorney in over a thousand cases in Newport County Superior and District Court. His notable cases include trial and appellate work in significant matters such as Ims v. Town of Portsmouth (civil conspiracy and whistleblower act) and State v. Gordon (sexual assault, kidnapping). He has also represented clients in State v. Schloesser (child molestation) and State v. Edwards (first degree murder; life without parole).

Mr. Gontarz has been involved as an appellate attorney in numerous high-profile cases, including State v. Gomez (first degree murder) and State v. Sanchez-Collins (first degree murder, life without parole). His appellate work also extends to cases like McVeigh v. State (post conviction relief) and State v. Palmer (first degree robbery).

His legal expertise further encompasses cases such as In re Steven D, et al (overturning order terminating parental rights) and State v. Bunnell (second degree murder). Mr. Gontarz has also tackled cases involving attorney misconduct, including In re DiLuglio and In re Coaty.

His contributions as an amicus curiae in Ciniglia v Strom (4th amendment & community caretaker exception for wellness check by PD) highlight his commitment to advancing legal principles. Mr. Gontarz's career reflects a deep commitment to justice and a robust track record in complex litigation.