A practicing attorney since 2002, Mr. Dodd represents clients in both state and federal courts in both civil and criminal matters. Originally starting his career at Jaffe, Strickland & Drennan, he rose from junior associate to become that firms Managing Partner in 2009. In 2010, he founded The Dodd Law Firm, where he puts his extensive trial experience to work for a select group of clients. In 2010 he was recognized by the Superlawyer's Group and Business Alabama Magazine as one of the State of Alabama's Outstanding Young Lawyers in their Rising Star section. Mr. Dodd was one of the original 75 attorneys to be named to the Federal Northern District of Alabama's CJA panel. Dodd has attended the prestigious Bryan R. Shechmeister Death Penalty College at Santa Clara University in California, and recently co-authored a chapter in an upcoming DUI defense handbook to be published by Thompson West.
Mr. Dodd was recognized in 2012 by Birmingham Magazine as one of the region's 'Rising Stars' as well as in the category of 'Best Criminal Defense Lawyers'. In 2012 Mr. Dodd was also listed as one of Birmingham's Best Lawyers by B-Metro Magazine.
In addition to his extensive experience and training in the area of criminal defense, Mr. Dodd has also practiced extensively in the area of civil defense representing both municipal and corporate clients. Mr. Dodd served as defense counsel for Birmingham's Mayor Bernard Kincaid, and has represented numerous professionals in Administrative hearings in front of various state licensing boards. Mr. Dodd is also one of the lawyers retained by the Policeman's Benevolent Association to represent its members. Mr. Dodd has represented injured plaintiffs in both state and federal courts as well, having served as lead trial counsel in a number of personal injury cases. The breadth of Mr. Dodd's practice and experience allows him to provide each of The Dodd Law Firm's clients with a unique, global perspective In Law School Mr. Dodd was awarded the Dean Thomas W. Christopher award for Lasting Contribution to the Law School, as well as the George Peach Taylor award for his role on the school's Trial Advocacy competition team. Prior to enrolling in law school, Mr. Dodd served as New Business Director for the New York advertising firm of Gold Communications.