Denis Binder
Professor of Law

Email: dbinder@chapman.edu
Phone: (714) 628-2505

Professor Binder's career teaching Antitrust, Environmental Law, Torts, and Toxic Torts at law schools nationwide spans 35 years. He has served as a consultant to a variety of organizations, ranging from the Army Corps of Engineers to Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers. In September 1996, Professor Binder received the National Award of Merit from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials for his contributions to promoting dam safety over the preceding two decades. He graduated first in his class at the University of San Francisco School of Law and received his LL.M. and S.J.D. degrees from the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to returning to California, Professor Binder was on the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Mineral Law Foundation. Professor Binder's great grandfather came to California as a 49er to pan for gold. Professor Binder served as the President of the Chapman University Faculty Senate during the 2006-2007 academic year.

Courses Taught: Torts, Environmental Law and Toxic Torts

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