About Christopher S. Dodrill

Christopher S. Dodrill focuses his practice on class action defense in courts around the country. Chris also has deep experience representing clients in government enforcement actions, data privacy matters, and other commercial disputes across industries.

In addition to his time in private practice, Chris has advised clients in federal, state, and local government. For four years, Chris served as a Deputy Attorney General in West Virginia, overseeing trial court and appellate litigation involving significant state programs. He was also an elected at-large city councilman in Charleston, West Virginia. Before law school, Chris was a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy.

Chris serves as the pro bono liaison for the firm’s Dallas office.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Joseph R. Goodwin, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
•Hon. Robert B. King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Ohio Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2019

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • State Attorneys General Practice
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Franchise & Distribution
    • Complex Torts
    • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Class Action Litigation: Secured dismissal of fraud claims asserted against trust company in putative nationwide class action related to investments in life-settlement contracts.
    Appeared in counsel of record in dozens of putative 'data breach' class actions on behalf of entities including medical practices, a restaurant chain, a regional bank, a data co-location provider, a compounding pharmacy, a state l
    -grant university, a national dental services provider, a health care technology company,
    a national legal association.
    Secured dismissal of claims against national legal association in putative statewide class action alleging violation of state privacy statute.
    Representation of electronics manufacturer in putative class actions alleging product defects.
    Representation of car manufacturer in putative statewide class action alleging defective design
    manufacture of automotive parts.
    Breach of Contract/Commercial Litigation: Represented health care consulting company in breach of contract action against regional hospital.
    Represented national healthcare staffing company in breach of contract dispute with regional hospital system.
    Representation of various entities in pursuing recovery for post-transaction breaches of purchase agreement representations
    warranties.
    Represented majority shareholder in litigation brought by former shareholders alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
    Financial Services Litigation: Represent national bank against accusations of fraud
    participation in a Ponzi scheme.
    Represent national bank in litigation arising out of Paycheck Protection Program ('PPP').
    Defended trustee bank in residential mortgage-backed securities ('RMBS') litigation brought by institutional investors.
    Professional Liability Defense: Defended international law firm against legal malpractice claims brought by former clients in the rendering of tax advice.
    Defended international law firm against legal malpractice claims brought by former clients as a result of IP litigation.
    Products Liability Defense: Represented automotive parts manufacturer in product liability actions.
    Represented dry ice manufacturer in lawsuit involving claims of product defect.
    Internal Investigations: Conducted internal investigation for corporate client amid federal False Claims Act (FCA) allegations.
    Participated in internal investigation for national pharmacy chain.
    Franchisor-Franchisee Litigation: Obtained summary judgment for automotive manufacture in action brought by former franchisee alleging improper franchise termination.
    Represent franchisors in contract disputes against current
    former franchisees.
    Governmental Programs Litigation: Defended the State of West Virginia against challenges to the validity of its Medicaid managed care contracts
    preferred drug list.
    Represented the State of West Virginia against allegations of civil rights violations asserted by the U.S. Department of Justice.
    Defended the State of West Virginia in decades-long institutional reform litigation brought against state psychiatric facilities.
    Counseled West Virginia professional licensing boards in disciplinary matters against licensed professionals.
    Pro Bono/Appointed Cases: Appointed to defend indigent individuals alleged to have committed federal crimes, both in federal district court
    the court of appeals.
    Represent disabled veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
    Represented indigent litigant in appeal to the Supreme Court of Texas.
    Represented veterans seeking expunction of certain criminal records.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Dodrill prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
    Government Experience: Deputy Attorney General, West Virginia, 2013-2016
    City Councilman, Charleston, West Virginia, 2011-2015
    Military Experience: Surface Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy, 2001-2005
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Texas
    Ohio
    West Virginia
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    Supreme Court of the United States
    2008, North Carolina
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Duke University School of Law
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    Articles Editor, Law & Contemporary Problems

    Smith-Mordecai Scholar

    Order of the Coif

    U.S. Naval Academy
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    with merit
  • Military Service
    Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, 2001-2005, Active Duty, 2005-2009, Reserves

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    Christopher S. Dodrill attended Duke University School of Law.
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