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Chris Dodson

Chris Dodson

USA 2026

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White & Case LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

4 years ranked

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Chris Dodson is a highly accomplished trial lawyer whose diverse trial practice often involves high-risk energy and environmental matters. He has tried to verdict jury and non-jury cases, in many U.S. jurisdictions and forums.

His trial victories include a $1.6 billion judgment obtained for KKR-owned BMC Software and a take-nothing defense victory on behalf of an offshore energy company in a trade-secrets case. His participation in the defense of an environmental enforcement action was called "one of the greatest defense verdicts in Texas history" by the Texas Lawbook.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Chris Dodson is a commercial litigator experienced in handling a broad range of matters, including breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation and bankruptcy-related cases.
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Strengths

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  • Chris is a great people person, an excellent communicator and he's savvy about the business implications of a dispute and its effect on the company. He knows how to help the client and develops an approach to ensure success at trial.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris has a keen insight on how the business needs of the client interact with litigation issues, and he continues to deliver a high rate of service.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • I think highly of Chris and appreciate his work and perspective. He focuses on what his client is trying to achieve and has good commercial understanding.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris is a smart lawyer with a particular eye for client service.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris is the definition of a great litigator. He is deeply knowledgeable about litigation dynamics in the US, always strategic and is ready to think outside the box. He has excellent interpersonal skills and is an outstanding coordinator and negotiator.

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