Dallas F. Kratzer III

Dallas Kratzer has built his litigation practice on teamwork and curiosity. With plenty of hands-on experience working in the United States courts, Dallas brings an inside perspective on the processes and systems within our legal system that benefits his appellate practice and clients. Dallas has worked on more than 300 appellate matters, including cases in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Sixth Circuits, the Supreme Court of Ohio, and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. His experience and knowledge of complex federal litigation cases make him a trusted advisor in these areas.

Thanks to a number of clerkships, Dallas has intimate knowledge and an understanding of federal courts and procedures, allowing him to understand the litigation strategies and approaches that most often have favorable outcomes in the different cases he handles. As a trusted team member and natural collaborator, both inside and outside the firm, Dallas’ appellate work often complements his professional peers who may need to challenge or defend a trial court judgment. Dallas enjoys working on a team and is skilled at evaluating the court’s decision to determine the best path forward post-trial.

Dallas’s intellectual curiosity and genuine passion for simplifying complex concepts or problems make him an asset to clients. He is motivated by providing efficient solutions that enable clients to grow their businesses and succeed. While he understands and prefers that his clients avoid litigation, he knows that sometimes it’s unavoidable. Dallas’s collaborative approach and calming manner enable him to find solutions in stressful situations.

His dedication to his community is reflected through his leadership roles at the Wilmington Lacrosse Academy. As the executive director of the Wilmington Lacrosse Academy, his goal is to offer free lacrosse clinics to youth to increase diversity in the sport and reduce economic barriers to participation.

Clerkships

• Law Clerk to Judge Stephanie D. Thacker (U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit)
• Law Clerk to Judge Robert B. King (U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit)
• Law Clerk to Judge Joseph R. Goodwin (U. S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia)
• Staff Attorney (U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit)

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of the United States
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the D. C. Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana