Cortland Christopher Putbrese
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig • Richmond, VA
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Contact
Email
Phone
(804) 507-5162
Address
8003 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA, 23229, US
Professional
About
Cortland Christopher Putbrese serves as the managing partner of the Richmond, Virginia office of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a distinguished national law firm with a presence in multiple states and international locations. With a solid foundation in law, Cortland brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, where he adeptly handled complex legal matters for high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies, elected officials, and national media figures. Specializing in commercial litigation, intellectual property, products liability, insurance coverage, alcohol beverage control, and political law, Cortland has successfully navigated multimillion-dollar lawsuits in both state and federal courts. His extensive global experience includes representing foreign corporations from Japan, Germany, Canada, and China, collaborating with legal counsel worldwide to ensure comprehensive client support. Cortland's expertise has earned him numerous prestigious appointments, including a role as a substitute judge for the City of Richmond General District Court in 2018. He was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Board of Corrections in 2013 and has served as special counsel for the state in various legal matters, including collecting owed wages for employees, as designated by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner. In addition to his legal practice, Cortland has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, where he taught first-year law students for nearly eight years. His insights on legal and political issues have been published in notable outlets such as POLITICO, the Daily Telegraph, Aamulehti, the Washington Examiner, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Cortland earned his Juris Doctor from the Washington and Lee University School of Law and graduated with high distinction from the University of Virginia, where he completed his undergraduate studies. His commitment to providing exceptional legal service is evident in every facet of his practice.
About Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.
Credentials
Education
1998 Washington & Lee University School of Law J.D. 1995 University of Virginia B.A., Graduated with High Distinction
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 2021 Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 2021 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2017 Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who 2016 Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who 2016 Best Law Firm in Northern Virginia (Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig), Virginia Living magazine
Publications
2020 Best's Insurance Law Digest (A.M. Best Company) Revisor 2017 U.S. State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law (International Trademark Association) Contributor 2014 Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Law Blog Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Brings Big Win for the Republican Party of Virginia, Author 2000 Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium (Aspen Law & Business) Contributing Editor 1998 Washington & Lee Race and Ethnic Ancestry Law Journal Articles Editor
Associations
2001 - Present Virginia State Bar Member 1998 - Present West Virginia State Bar Member 2014 - 2017 National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Attorneys Sustaining Member 2014 - 2016 Washington and Lee Alumni Association of Richmond Chapter Advisory Board Member 2013 - 2014 Virginia Board of Corrections Member (Appointed by the Governor of Virginia)
Speaking
2019 Patent Venue Primer for 2019: The Patent Venue Landscape after TC Heartland Patent Venue Primer for 2019: The Patent Venue Landscape after TC Heartland 2019 Conflicts of Interest When Representing Businesses: One Enterprise, Many Persons Conflicts of Interest When Representing Businesses: One Enterprise, Many Persons 2019 Cheers to CLE! Alcohol Licensing: Virginia Laws, the First Amendment, Litigation, and Tennessee Wine and Spirits 2016 Advanced Winery and Vineyard Law Complex State and Federal Licensing and Permitting Issues 2014 2014 Virginia Election Law Training: Update Regarding Legislative and Regulatory Changes 2014 Virginia Election Law Training: Update Regarding Legislative and Regulatory Changes
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Updated: Jul 29, 2026