Christopher Boyle graduated with a B.B.A. from Temple University in 1989.  Following graduation, he worked for the Philadelphia Police Department for sixteen years holding positions as a patrol officer, detective, narcotics officer, instructor at the Philadelphia Police Academy, and Department Advocate.  He is a certified instructor for municipal police officers in both academic areas and emergency vehicle operations, and continues to serve as a member of theCurriculum Committee on the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Committee.  He was twice decorated by the Department for meritorious service and attained the rank of Lieutenant before his retirement.

As part of his practice, Chris routinely reviews police policies and procedures regarding pursuits, search and seizure, the use of force and other law enforcement topics.  He is frequently called upon to present seminars and training to law enforcement and insurance professionals on topics from liability and defenses, to racial profiling and in-custody deaths.  His expertise has also been utlized by numerous clients to review incident specific information and police response, even prior to the initiation of a suit.  These post-incident critiques are utilized both to identify training and policy needs, and in preparation for potential litigation.

He attended Temple University School of Law in the evening while working full time for the Police Department, graduating in 2004.  While at Temple Law, Chris served as a staff editor, and eventually Editor in Chief, of the Temple Environmental Law and Technology Journal.  He is a two-time recipient of the Barrister's Award for Trial Advocacy and won the Golden Prize at graduation for outstanding research and writing on a health care topic.  Chris joined Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin in May of 2005 as an associate in the King of Prussia Office.