Christopher B. Hopkins

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida

Hopkins PA
Christopher B. Hopkins
Hopkins PA

Practice areas: Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Appellate; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 1997

Education: Tulane University Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026

Hopkins PA

516 S Dixie Hwy
Suite 227
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Visit website
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Christopher B. Hopkins, a partner at Hopkins PA in West Palm Beach, Florida, brings nearly three decades of trial and appellate experience to every engagement. His practice spans business and commercial disputes, construction-defect claims, contract drafting and enforcement, defamation, health care and injury litigation, professional malpractice, probate matters and nondisclosure/noncompete issues. He is known for crafting persuasive, fact-driven arguments that resonate with judges and juries alike.

A pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence and advanced legal technology, Mr. Hopkins leverages cutting-edge tools to accelerate research, refine strategy and enhance courtroom presentation, delivering impactful, cost-effective solutions for high-stakes disputes. His innovative approach has reshaped evidence management and advocacy in both trial and appellate courts.

Mr. Hopkins earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School, a master's from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. from the University of Richmond. He is admitted to practice in Florida, New York and the District of Columbia, as well as before the Florida federal district courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuits, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Representative cases include NetChoice v. Florida, Schwartz v. ADP, Cano, Inc. v. Judet, DiTanna v. Edwards, Pennymac v. Ocean Place and Consolidated Health v. Fenelus, among many others.

Beyond litigation, Mr. Hopkins serves as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College, teaching Constitutional Law II, litigation techniques and moot court – and acts as an attorney-fee arbitrator for The Florida Bar. He has also held leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. He is also a prolific author; his articles examine social media discovery, drone evidence, arbitration law and technology issues.

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, Appellate, Constitutional Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Professional Liability: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Defense

Focus areas

Appeals, Construction Defects, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Legal Malpractice, Non-Compete Agreements, Professional Malpractice - Other, Trade Secret, Will Contests

  • 30% Business Litigation
  • 20% Construction Litigation: Business
  • 10% Appellate
  • 10% Constitutional Law
  • 10% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 10% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
  • 10% Other

First Admitted: 1997, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://hopkinspa.com/publications/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Florida Bar, 1997
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • D.C. Court of Appeals
  • United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
  • Washington DC
  • Palm Beach Bar, 2000
  • New York Bar, 2016
  • District of Columbia Bar, 2002

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Consolidated Health v. Fenelus
  • Est. of Romano v. Manor Care
  • Lacey v. HCR-Manor Care
  • Prieto v. HCR-Manor Care
  • Smoliak v. Greyhound
  • Parra v. Tutor Time
  • Berg v. Wagner
  • Orlanis v. Oakwood
  • Olivier v Hawthorne Care
  • Palm Beach County v. Cabanas
  • ADP v Schwartz - $1.2+m verdict, 2024
  • Schaeffer v. Offield
  • Spatz v. Embassy
  • Est. of White v. Butzel Long
  • Hillsboro v. Tremblay
  • Scharrer v. FAS
  • Scharrer v. FAS (Florida Bar Advisory Opinion)
  • Est of Ramsey v. West Melbourne
  • Klein v. Klein
  • Vibe Micro v. Cardplatforms
  • Pennymac v. Ocean Place
  • Medina v. Travelers, Genex
  • Morse v. Guardian
  • DiTanna v. Edwards
  • Cano, Inc. v. Judet
  • Netchoice v. Florida (amicus)

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Government Ethics, 2019
  • Trial Advocate Quarterly, Editorial Board (2024-2021; interim editor 2011-2012)
  • Florida Bar Pro Se Appellate Handbook (Committee), 2016
  • Leadership West Palm Beach, 2019
  • Chair, Technology Committee, Palm Beach Bar (2011-2013; 2022-2023)
  • Advisory Board, Florida Atlantic University, School of Public Admin (2019-2023)
  • Florida Bar, Attorney Fee Arbitrator (2022)
  • Trustee, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches (2018-2025)
  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Moot Court, 2024
  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Constitutional Law II, 2025
  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Constitutional Law II, 2024
  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Law & American Society (litigation), 2025
  • Adjunct, Florida Atlantic University: Law & American Society (litigation), 2023

Educational Background

  • University of Richmond - BA in Religion, 1988-1992
  • Wesley Theological Seminary - Master's of Theological Studies, 1992-1994

Office location for Christopher B. Hopkins

516 S Dixie Hwy
Suite 227
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Phone: 561-331-6745

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2026

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