Litigation Partner Christopher Barraza Joins Dorsey in New York

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christopher Barraza has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in New York, the international law firm announced today.

A seasoned litigator with almost two decades of experience, Chris represents domestic and international clients in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States. His practice areas include products liability, mass torts, the False Claims Act, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. Chris has successfully represented clients in Europe and Latin America as well as in the chemicals, consumer finance, consumer products, marine towing, materials science, and natural resources industries, among others. Chris also has significant experience in domestic and international arbitrations. Chris joins Dorsey from Phillips Lytle LLP, where he was a Partner.

Chris received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.S. from Georgetown University.

“We are excited to welcome Chris to our Commercial Litigation team and the New York office. His depth of litigation and arbitration experience will serve our clients well,” said Christopher Karagheuzoff, Commercial Litigation Practice Group Co-Leader for Dorsey.

“Dorsey has a strong reputation in the litigation arena as well as a robust international platform,” said Chris Barraza. “I look forward to contributing to Dorsey’s outstanding team and to serving our clients.”

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.