Born and raised in Indiana, Christian earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington, where he also spent summers working as a wildland firefighter. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law and gained early courtroom experience interning with the Indiana Supreme Court and the Federal Defenders of Montana.

Christian now focuses his practice on personal injury, bringing extensive trial experience from both criminal defense and civil litigation. He has handled cases through all stages of litigation, including arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court. 

Outside the office, Christian enjoys chess, cooking, mountain biking, and traveling.