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Christopher S. Berdy - Birmingham, AL
1819 Fifth Avenue NorthSuite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203
Butler Snow LLP
Birmingham Drug and Device Litigation Lawyer
Overview
When asked to describe what the phrase "nonstop advocate" means to him, Chris Berdy says it's an unwavering dedication to service before self. It means placing the interests of clients, the firm and the community above his own interests.Chris first learned this dedication to client service while working at his father's periodontal practice. As a boy, Chris's father immigrated with his family to Ellis Island from post-WWII Europe. He had nothing and spoke no English at the time. Dr. Berdy ultimately earned his education and established a successful service-based business where Chris worked throughout his childhood.
Chris says his father and other mentors have taught him that he can overcome any challenge through perseverance and a positive attitude. He takes this approach when counseling Christian & Small's product manufacturing, health care and business clients with their legal matters
About Christopher S. Berdy
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Drug and Device Litigation
- Products, Catastrophic & Industrial Litigation
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama
Other Affiliations
- International Association of Defense Counsel , 2004 - Present
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Washington & Lee University Alumni Association
- Birmingham Crippled Children’s Foundation (Member)
- International Association of Defense Counsel
Classes and Seminars
- Panelist at the IADC Midyear Meeting: Meeting Your Client’s Expectations in Mediation, 2011 - Present
- Author, Finally…Alabama Makes the Change from Frye to Daubert , IADC Trial Techniques & Tactics Newsletter, July 1, 2011 - Present
- Author,Alabama Now Recognizes A Civil Cause of Action for the Wrongful Death of A Non-viable Fetus,, IADC Medical Defense & Health Law Committee Newsletter, October 1, 2011 - Present
- Co-Author, Overcoming the Vanishing Trail: A Lawyer’s Skills Are More Vital Than Ever to Success at Mediation ,, IADC ADR Committee Newsletter, January 1, 2011 - Present
- Co-Author, Kawasaki v. Regal-Beloit: The Supreme Court Resolves the Long-Standing Circuit Split Regarding the Law Applicable to Multimodal Shipping Contracts, IADC Environmental,, Energy and Maritime Law Committee Newsletter, December 1, 2010 - Present
- Moderator, Uses of Social Media in Discovery and Trial,, IADC Webinar, June 1, 2010 - Present
- Co-Author,The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007: A Practitioner’s Guide to
- Author, Alabama Has a Difference of Opinion: When Does Testimony by an Out-of-State Engineer Constitute the Practice of Engineering?,, IADC Product Liability Committee Newsletter, January 1, 2007 - Present
- Author, What Every Product Manufacturer Needs to Know When Defending a Lawsuit in Alabama,, IADC Product Liability Committee Newsletter, January 1, 2006 - Present
- Co-Author, The Basics of Applying Daubert and Frye in State Court,, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Journal, 21, April 1, 2003 - Present
Past Positions
- Defended international manufacturer of steel fabricating system in federal court for multi-million dollar property damage claim arising out of massive molten steel spill and involving design defect claims. Obtained summary judgment in favor of system manufacturer.
- Defended domestic mobile, all-terrain crane manufacturer in wrongful death case in state court involving claims of design defect. Obtained summary judgment in favor of crane manufacturer.
- Defended state mental health department in numerous wrongful death and personal injury suits involving residents who sustained injuries from patient-patient or patient-staff incidents.
- Defended numerous hunting clubs in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury claims arising out of hunting accidents.
- Defended national outdoor advertising company in claims arising out of breach of former advertising executive’s employment agreement. Obtained summary judgment in favor of advertising company
- Represented air ambulance transport services provider in cyber-squatting and trademark infringement case, resulting in assignment of disputed domain name to transport provider
- Defended national dog products manufacturer in trademark infringement suit. Obtained summary judgment in favor of manufacturer
- Defendant international national electronic controls manufacturer in trade secrets suit against competitor and former employee. Obtained injunctive relief against competitor and former employee.
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1996
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Law Journal: American Journal of Trial Advocacy - Washington & Lee University, 1991
B.A.
Major: Geology/Environmental Studies
Office Information
Address
1819 Fifth Avenue NorthSuite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone
Fax
- (205) 297-2201
Websites
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Included on the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Alabama Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Alabama Super Lawyers list
Honors
- AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
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