OVERVIEW

Christos Koutrobis is a dynamic civil litigator at Bernkopf, specializing in complex business and commercial matters. With significant experience representing a diverse set of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, individuals, and small business owners, Christos takes a strategic, results-driven approach to litigation. He has a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for his clients and consistently providing effective solutions to legal challenges.

Drawing on a broad range of experience across multiple jurisdictions, Christos provides clients with a comprehensive set of legal skills, confidently managing matters related to business disputes, real estate, construction litigation, fiduciary litigation, and probate disputes. Outside of the courtroom, Christos guides entrepreneurs through starting up businesses and navigating through governmental agencies and licensing authorities. He also serves as the general counsel for one of his client’s charitable non-profit entities, advising on all aspects of the foundation.

Always focused on his clients’ goals, Christos approaches each case strategically and creatively, representing clients at all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling to dispositive motions and trials.

Individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses extend their trust in Christos beyond the courtroom, relying on him to serve as their trusted advisor. Whether handling complex litigation or day-to-day corporate interests, clients recognize Christos as their solution-oriented go-to partner, no matter the topic or problem.

Credentials

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 2017
  • Suffolk University, B.A., 2013, cum laude

Bar Admission

  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire

Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2022-2025

Matters & Transactions

  • Tried multiple bench and jury trials.
  • Serves as general counsel to a charitable non-profit organization who has contributed millions of dollars to the Special Olympics, first responder organizations, homeless shelters, and animal rescue organizations.
  • Successfully assisted clients with sale of businesses and assets.
  • Assisted entrepreneurs with creating businesses and navigating through approval and licensing processes with governmental agencies.
  • Obtained summary judgment in a commercial lease dispute.
  • Obtained summary judgment for real estate developer in dispute with real estate broker.
  • Successfully obtained decision for funder of litigation, preserving its anonymity and precluding all related discovery on constitutional grounds.
  • Defeated numerous special motions to dismiss and motions for dissolution of lis pendens.
  • Successfully represent commercial landlords in disputes with tenants.
  • Assisted real estate group with overcoming zoning obstacles in connection with commercial development.
  • Represent real estate owners, developers, and contractors in a variety of construction disputes.
  • Negotiate severance packages on behalf of employees.
  • Successfully obtained summary judgment for a client in a wrongful death case in New Hampshire.
  • Successfully obtained a preliminary injunction for a client returning all stolen materials in a trade secret case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
  • Obtained forensic examination and costs awarded to a client in a business dispute brought in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • Obtained pre-suit settlement for a local franchisee in a contractual dispute with an international franchisor.
  • Member of the National Coordinating Counsel team for a Fortune 100 company.
  • Navigated class action litigation for a client dealing with joint employer issues in Massachusetts Business Litigation Session.

Memberships & Activities

  • Boston Bar Association
  • Vermont Bar Association
  • New Hampshire Bar Association
  • District Activist Leader, National MS Society

Christos Koutrobis is a dynamic civil litigator at Bernkopf, specializing in complex business and commercial matters. With significant experience representing a diverse set of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, individuals, and small business owners, Christos takes a strategic, results-driven approach to litigation. He has a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for his clients and consistently providing effective solutions to legal challenges.

Drawing on a broad range of experience across multiple jurisdictions, Christos provides clients with a comprehensive set of legal skills, confidently managing matters related to business disputes, real estate, construction litigation, fiduciary litigation, and probate disputes. Outside of the courtroom, Christos guides entrepreneurs through starting up businesses and navigating through governmental agencies and licensing authorities. He also serves as the general counsel for one of his client’s charitable non-profit entities, advising on all aspects of the foundation.

Always focused on his clients’ goals, Christos approaches each case strategically and creatively, representing clients at all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling to dispositive motions and trials.

Individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses extend their trust in Christos beyond the courtroom, relying on him to serve as their trusted advisor. Whether handling complex litigation or day-to-day corporate interests, clients recognize Christos as their solution-oriented go-to partner, no matter the topic or problem.

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 2017
  • Suffolk University, B.A., 2013, cum laude

Bar Admission

  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont

  • Tried multiple bench and jury trials.
  • Serves as general counsel to a charitable non-profit organization who has contributed millions of dollars to the Special Olympics, first responder organizations, homeless shelters, and animal rescue organizations.
  • Successfully assisted clients with sale of businesses and assets.
  • Assisted entrepreneurs with creating businesses and navigating through approval and licensing processes with governmental agencies.
  • Obtained summary judgment in a commercial lease dispute.
  • Obtained summary judgment for real estate developer in dispute with real estate broker.
  • Successfully obtained decision for funder of litigation, preserving its anonymity and precluding all related discovery on constitutional grounds.
  • Defeated numerous special motions to dismiss and motions for dissolution of lis pendens.
  • Successfully represent commercial landlords in disputes with tenants.
  • Assisted real estate group with overcoming zoning obstacles in connection with commercial development.
  • Represent real estate owners, developers, and contractors in a variety of construction disputes.
  • Negotiate severance packages on behalf of employees.
  • Successfully obtained summary judgment for a client in a wrongful death case in New Hampshire.
  • Successfully obtained a preliminary injunction for a client returning all stolen materials in a trade secret case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
  • Obtained forensic examination and costs awarded to a client in a business dispute brought in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • Obtained pre-suit settlement for a local franchisee in a contractual dispute with an international franchisor.
  • Member of the National Coordinating Counsel team for a Fortune 100 company.
  • Navigated class action litigation for a client dealing with joint employer issues in Massachusetts Business Litigation Session.

  • Boston Bar Association
  • Vermont Bar Association
  • New Hampshire Bar Association
  • District Activist Leader, National MS Society