Roger Dodd
About
Roger Dodd
A Board Certified Specialist in both criminal and civil litigation for over 20 years, trial attorney and firm co-founder Roger Dodd has represented clients in legal matters since 1976. He has also been a lecturer, expert witness, and a teacher in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Russia, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean locations. His admissions include state and U.S. courts in Florida (1977), Georgia (1976), and Utah (2011) as well as the Armed Forces Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Roger also admitted to the Oklahoma and Montana bar.
The majority of his practice focuses on:
- Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Aviation Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Roger is a frequent guest and commentator on television programs, including Court TV, Good Morning America, and Geraldo at Large. He has co-authored the three editions of bestseller “Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques” and has created multiple resources for lawyers and students. He is one of a select group of attorneys to be included in the Super Lawyers® listings in multiple states.
Roger is also a partner at Jacksonville, Florida plaintiff firm Spohrer & Dodd P.A. and Valdosta, Georgia law firm Dodd & Burnham, P.C.
Education
In 1976, Mr. Dodd received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He earned his B.A. from Bucknell University in 1973. In 2014, Roger Dodd earned an L.L.M. in Advocacy from Stetson Law School.
Admissions and Professional Memberships
Courts
- Georgia - State and Federal Courts (1976)
- Florida - State and Federal Courts (1977)
- Utah - State and Federal Courts (2011)
- Oklahoma - State and Federal Courts (2018)
- Montana - State and Federal Courts (2019)
- Armed Forces Court of Appeals
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Utah Association for Justice
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American College of Family Trial Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- International Child Abduction Attorney Network
- International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Faculty Positions
- National Criminal Defense College (1986-present)
- Georgia Institute of Trial Advocacy (1986-1991)
Awards and Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America (1991-present)
- AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatedSM
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
- Georgia Super Lawyers (2004 to the present)
- Florida Super Lawyers (2009 to the present)
- Who's Who in America
- Who's Who in American Law
- Who's Who in the World
- Montana Super Lawyers
- Oklahoma Super Lawyers
- Utah Super Lawyers
Publications
- Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques (first, second, and third eds), 1993, 2004 and 2018
- Media Skills: The Lawyer as Spokesperson, 2008
- Cross-Examination Skills for Law Students, 2008
- "How to Cage a Runaway Witness." The Witness Chair, 2007
- "The Chapter Method of Cross-Examination." The Champion, 1994
- "Innovation Techniques: Parlor Tricks for the Courtroom." Trial, ATLA, April 1990