Atty. Cortland C. Putbrese

Atty. Cortland C. Putbrese

Cortland C. Putbrese is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith and 5 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Cortland C. Putbrese at a glance

Cortland C. Putbrese is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1998), Virginia (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (2003). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1995). Active member of Defense Research Institute Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cortland C. Putbrese is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith and 5 other areas of law
  • Cortland C. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Cortland C. practices at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Cortland C. Putbrese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cortland C. Putbrese handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cortland C. Putbrese

Where is Cortland C. Putbrese's law office located?
Cortland C. Putbrese's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cortland C. Putbrese handle?
Cortland C. Putbrese focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Cortland C. Putbrese practiced law?
Cortland C. Putbrese has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Cortland C. Putbrese go to law school?
Cortland C. Putbrese earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Cortland C. Putbrese for a consultation?
You can contact Cortland C. Putbrese directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1995

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1998
Virginia
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2004

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