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David W. Ledyard

David W. Ledyard

Houston, TX

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David W. Ledyard represents clients in Houston, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David W. Ledyard

David Ledyard joined Strong Pipkin in 1975. In 45 years of practice, he has handled a wide range of litigation across Texas and in states including Louisiana, Arkansas, California, Mississippi, Illinois and Maryland. He has tried as lead counsel business, commercial, construction, toxic tort, premises liability, products liability, maritime, Jones Act and property damage cases. He has defended companies in plant and pipeline explosions and fires, CERCLA actions, medical device cases, trucking accidents, occupational and environmental exposures to radiation, benzene, asbestos, silica, pesticides and other chemicals, maritime accidents, and construction and contract disputes. He is also frequently retained as local counsel in all Beaumont courts. Mr. Ledyard was elected by his peers to membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Association of Defense Counsel.

Credentials

Education

  • Southern Methodist University

    J.D. · 1975

  • Texas Tech University

    — · 1972

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Texas, U. S. Supreme

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, U. S. Court o

    ACTIVE

  • Arkansas, All Arkans

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, All Texas Cou

    ACTIVE

  • Arkansas, U.S. Distr

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, U.S. District

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Beaumont)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators - Southern Texas - 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — America’s Top 100 Attorneys™ – Southern Texas – Lifetime Achievement – 2016

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Texas Super Lawyer,” Texas Monthly Magazine (2005-2020)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Houston’s Top Lawyers,” Commercial Litigation, H Texas Magazine (2013)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition - Civil Litigation Defense (2008-2010)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Top Lawyer," Business Litigation, H Texas Magazine (2009)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Houston Top Lawyers For The People,” H Texas Magazine (2008, 2009)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Young Lawyer Award - Jefferson County Bar Association (1985)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell, AV rated

    2026

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4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 940

Houston, Texas 77056-1800

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  • What areas of law does David W. Ledyard practice?

    David W. Ledyard focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

  • Where is David W. Ledyard located?

    David W. Ledyard primarily serves clients in Houston, Texas, with an office at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 940.

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