Charles Christensen

Practice areas

State, Local & Municipal, Real Estate: Business, Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation: Business

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, State, Local & Municipal Litigation

Charles Christensen, Esq., serves as the Managing Partner at Christensen & Spath LLP, a prominent law firm situated in San Diego, California. His legal practice primarily concentrates on state, local, and municipal law, alongside construction litigation, real estate law, and general civil litigation. He extends his services to clients across the San Diego region.

With a professional journey spanning over 47 years, Mr. Christensen has adeptly represented both private clients and public entities in intricate civil cases. His portfolio encompasses a wide array of legal matters, encompassing administrative law, construction defect disputes, contractor claims, housing law, mechanic’s liens, as well as land planning and redevelopment law. In numerous instances, he has fulfilled the roles of general and special counsel for various public agencies.

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to ethics and professionalism, Mr. Christensen achieved the esteemed AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious acknowledgement granted by the peer-review service.

Beyond his role as a legal practitioner and the helm of his law firm, Mr. Christensen maintains an active presence within his legal community. He holds memberships with the San Diego County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Mr. Christensen’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in biology earned from Claremont McKenna College in 1970. He furthered his academic pursuits by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1973. His legal qualifications encompass a license to practice law in all California state courts, the U.S. district courts for the central and southern districts of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks employed under license, following Martindale-Hubbell’s certification protocols, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® facilitates a meticulous peer review process that gauges legal ability and general ethical standards, with ratings reflecting anonymous opinions from members of the legal profession and the judiciary.