Christian Burridge
Encyclopedia
Timothy Christian Burridge is an American trial lawyer and Utah politician. He is the former Chairman of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party from 2007 to 2008. Christian was the Democratic Party nominee for United States Congress
for Utah's 3rd Congressional District
in 2006. He challenged then five-term incumbent Congressman Chris Cannon
and was defeated in the general election.
on May 14, 1975. He is the youngest son of the late George Thomas Burridge and Sandra Heath Burridge. He married to Marissa Johnson Burridge of Pleasant Grove, Utah
. They currently have four daughters.
Christian was raised in Riverton, Utah
and graduated from Bingham High School
in 1993. After attending Snow College
and completing a proselyting mission
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Lansing Michigan, he received a debate scholarship to University of the Pacific. Christian and his debate partner Scott Stroud were the champions of parliamentary debate at The International Forensics Association Championship Tournament in Lisbon, Portugal in 1998. Christian received a B.A. in Philosophy in 1999. He later earned a Juris Doctor
degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School
at Brigham Young University
in 2003.
Christian practices personal injury litigation
at the law firm Burridge Ferguson, PLLC in South Jordan, Utah
. He is also a bankruptcy attorney for the legal service Utah Bankruptcy Relief also in South Jordan, Utah
.
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
for Utah's 3rd Congressional District
Utah's 3rd congressional district
Utah's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. It currently covers nearly all of Utah County and the west side of Salt Lake County, in central and west central Utah....
in 2006. He challenged then five-term incumbent Congressman Chris Cannon
Chris Cannon
Christopher Black "Chris" Cannon was a member of the United States House of Representatives, for the Republican Party, representing the third district of Utah from 1997 - 2009....
and was defeated in the general election.
Early Life, Background and Career
Christian was born in Ogden, UtahOgden, Utah
Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. Ogden serves as the county seat of Weber County. The population was 82,825 according to the 2010 Census. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a...
on May 14, 1975. He is the youngest son of the late George Thomas Burridge and Sandra Heath Burridge. He married to Marissa Johnson Burridge of Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pleasant Grove, also known as "Utah's City of Trees", is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 33,798 at the 2008 census estimates.-History:...
. They currently have four daughters.
Christian was raised in Riverton, Utah
Riverton, Utah
Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,753 at the 2010 census. Riverton is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state of Utah, and was ranked by CNN Money Magazine as the 60th best...
and graduated from Bingham High School
Bingham High School
Bingham High School, located in the Jordan School District, is one of the oldest schools in Utah. It celebrated its centennial on September 9, 2008. It serves 2,495 students in South Jordan.-Student Government History:...
in 1993. After attending Snow College
Snow College
Snow College is a rural, two-year state college located in Ephraim, Utah, U.S. It offers certificates and associate degrees in a number of areas...
and completing a proselyting mission
Mission (LDS Church)
A mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a geographical administrative area to which church missionaries are assigned. Almost all areas of the world are within the boundaries of an LDS Church mission, whether or not Mormon missionaries live or proselytize in the area...
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Lansing Michigan, he received a debate scholarship to University of the Pacific. Christian and his debate partner Scott Stroud were the champions of parliamentary debate at The International Forensics Association Championship Tournament in Lisbon, Portugal in 1998. Christian received a B.A. in Philosophy in 1999. He later earned a Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School
J. Reuben Clark Law School
The J. Reuben Clark Law School is a professional graduate school located in Provo, Utah at Brigham Young University. Founded in 1973, the school is named after J. Reuben Clark, Jr.—former U.S. Ambassador, Undersecretary of State, and LDS Church General Authority—and its charter dean was former...
at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
in 2003.
Christian practices personal injury litigation
Personal injury lawyer
A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity....
at the law firm Burridge Ferguson, PLLC in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan is a city in the U.S. state of Utah. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley between the peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains and the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area...
. He is also a bankruptcy attorney for the legal service Utah Bankruptcy Relief also in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan is a city in the U.S. state of Utah. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley between the peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains and the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area...
.