Atty. Dominic E. Draye

Atty. Dominic E. Draye

Dominic E. Draye, Co-Chair of the National Appeals & Legal Issues Group, has litigated at every level of the state and federal judiciary-from state trial court to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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About Dominic E. Draye at a glance

Dominic E. Draye is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude; Order of the Coif (—) and Seattle University B.A. summa cum laude University of Pennsylvania M.A. Economics; Truman Scholar (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Phoenix Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society •Member, Phoenix Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dominic E. Draye, Co-Chair of the National Appeals & Legal Issues Group, has litigated at every level of the state and federal judiciary-from state trial court to the Supreme Court of the United States
  • His practice focuses on constitutional, regulatory, and administrative matters, and he has represented clients in both the public and private sectors
  • In the federal appellate courts, Mr. Draye has represented clients in the Second, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, and D.C
  • Circuits
  • Before joining Greenberg, Mr. Draye served as the Solicitor General of Arizona, where he briefed and argued the State’s highest-profile civil and criminal appeals and served as lead counsel for several multi-state coalitions litigating over agency rulemaking in the D.C
  • Circuit
  • Prior to government service, Mr. Draye was a litigator in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where his practice focused on legal issues and appeals
  • Mr. Draye is a sought-after speaker on topics of administrative and constitutional law
  • He clerked for Hon. Edith H. Jones on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Judicial Clerkships •Judge Edith H. Jones, U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Appellate Practice, 2021-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2020-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Courts of Appeals, 2021-2025 •'Next Generation Partner,' 2022-2025 •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Supreme Courts (State and Federal), 2021-2025 •'Next Generation Partner,' 2022-2025 •Washington, D.C
  • Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars, Appellate Litigation,' 2014-2015

Practice Areas Explained

Dominic E. Draye's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dominic E. Draye handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Dominic E. Draye's law office located?
Dominic E. Draye's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dominic E. Draye handle?
Dominic E. Draye focuses on litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
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Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. cum laude; Order of the Coif
- In Progress
Seattle University B.A. summa cum laude University of Pennsylvania M.A. Economics; Truman Scholar
- In Progress

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