Christopher J. Plybon

Partner

Chris has been engaged in the practice of law at the firm since 1983, concentrating his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions, banking and bankruptcy.

He was born in Huntington, West Virginia and lived throughout the eastern United States before returning home to commence his legal practice.

Chris aided in the creation of a new, revised system for the sale of delinquent tax property in West Virginia. He has written and lectured on various topics in the areas of real estate, collection, corporate and bankruptcy law. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Marshall University’s Community College.

He has recently represented public and private entities in economic development projects throughout the tri-state area. He has also worked extensively to help clients establish efficient, affordable programs for addressing bankruptcy and collection problems.

Credentials

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1983)

Vanderbilt University (B.A., magna cum laude)

  • Mathematics and Psychology

Bar admissions

  • Ohio
  • West Virginia

Court admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Affiliations and memberships

  • West Virginia State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • West Virginia Law Institute

Distinctions

  • Best Lawyers®
    • “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston for Real Estate Law (2016, 2018)
    • “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston for Project Finance Law (2022)
    • Mining Law (2021-2024)
    • Project Finance Law (2021-2024)
    • Real Estate Law (2021-2024)
  • Chambers USA®: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate
  • West Virginia Super Lawyers®
    • Real Estate (2021)

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • June 10, 2024

    Dinsmore Expands its Chambers and Partners Rankings with Top Honors Across Multiple States and Practice Areas

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • June 6, 2023

    Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2023 Rankings Show Continued Growth Across the Firm

  • April 28, 2023

    21 Dinsmore Attorneys Named To Super Lawyers, Rising Star Lists in West Virginia

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • May 5, 2022

    West Virginia Super Lawyers Honors 21 Dinsmore Attorneys; One Named Top 10 in State

  • August 19, 2021

    23 Dinsmore Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers®

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys