Christian P. Collis

Partner / Trial Attorney

Christian P. Collis is a personal injury attorney at Giroux Pappas who is dedicated to his clients. As a practicing trial attorney of over 20 years, Chris has built his legal reputation as a committed advocate who strives for accountability and meaningful outcomes that last. His methodology is rooted in detailed preparation, clarity, treating his clients with integrity, and poised representation that is consistently respected across the courtroom. Chris is ready to help, treating his clients with the integrity they deserve at every stage of the legal process.

Meet Chris Collis

With more than two decades of experience advocating for plaintiffs in auto negligence cases, trucking accidents, premises liability, construction/workplace incidents, and wrongful death cases, personal injury lawyer Christian Collis builds strong client relationships and strategically prepares every case to be trial-ready.

Chris has argued matters in the Michigan Supreme Court, and in the Michigan Court of Appeals. His experience in both Federal and State courts allows him to navigate complicated legal matters. He was named Partner at Giroux Pappas in 2025 due to his client-centered pursuit towards justice, his personal integrity, and his dedication to obtaining meaningful outcomes for clients.

Chris has been selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers list from 2019 to the present date in the area of personal injury. This honorary award demonstrates that Chris is a committed advocate who represents all of his clients with the respect they deserve. When not securing compensation for his clients or spending time with his family and four dogs, Christian enjoys playing golf, basketball, and other forms of exercise.

Present. Prepared. Purposeful.

At Giroux Pappas, clients work directly with their attorneys, not through intermediaries or call centers. Evan Pappas is accessible, responsive and invested in every single client relationship. He listens carefully, communicates clearly and guides clients through uncertainty with the kind of steady, ethical counsel that Giroux Pappas is known for.

Professional Associations

State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Association for Justice

Awards

U.S. News Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation
U.S. News Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice
Super Lawyers since 2019

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – B.A. in Political Science, 1993
Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University – J.D., 1997

Areas of Focus

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Auto, truck and motorcycle collisions are among the most common causes of injuries in Michigan. Chris brings his careful preparation, extensive knowledge, and direct communication to every case.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. When negligence leads to injury, such as through a slip and fall, structural hazard, or inadequate security, we pursue accountability.

Construction and Workplace Injuries

Falls, equipment failures and unsafe conditions on job sites can cause serious harm. We hold property owners, general contractors and subcontractors accountable.

Construction Accident

Chris Collis has had multiple highly successful automobile, workplace, and general negligence cases since his career with Giroux Pappas.

In a case involving the negligent operation of a hi-lo in the workplace that led to multiple fractures and a serious closed head injury, Chris secured a $4,505,831.41 gross settlement after a trial verdict.