What areas of law does Donald E. "Don" Godwin practice?

Donald E. "Don" Godwin focuses on Business, Family Law, Litigation, and Trusts.

Where is Donald E. "Don" Godwin located?

Donald E. "Don" Godwin primarily serves clients in Dallas, Texas, with an office at 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1100.

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Donald E. "Don" Godwin is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation.

Based in: Dallas, TEXAS
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Family Law · Litigation

Handles Business, Family Law, and Litigation matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Donald E. "Don" Godwin represents clients in Dallas, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Donald E. "Don" Godwin

Donald E. Godwin is considered one of the most respected and tenacious trial lawyers in Texas. For over 40 years Don has tried significant jury cases in courts throughout Texas and across the United States. He has the ability to translate complex matters of law and fact into easily understandable language for courts and juries. Don's practice covers a broad range of areas with an emphasis on complex litigation, including oil and gas, environmental, fiduciary duties, will contests, major family law disputes and business torts. Notably, he has acted as Lead Trial Lawyer for Halliburton in the Firm's successful defense of the company in all civil litigation and investigations concerning BP's Macondo well blowout (Deepwater Horizon) in the Gulf of Mexico.

Don was the lead counsel for Halliburton in its asbestos and silica litigation. He negotiated the global settlement of Halliburton's approximately 382,000 asbestos claims throughout the United States that took him approximately one year to accomplish. In addition to being recognized as a leading trial lawyer in the United States, Don has also earned the reputation among corporate executives, their legal departments, and other highly visible individuals as a master negotiator where the risks are substantial and the future and successes of such clients are on the line.

Don is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He received a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1973, an M.S. in Accounting from Memphis State University in 1970 and a B.S. from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington in 1969.

Credentials

Education

Southern Methodist University
J.D. · 1973
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.S. · 1969

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Texas, State Bar of
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Recognition

Awards & honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation, 2020, 2023-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003–2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — D Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011–2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 7-time selection to
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth
2026
Best Lawyers in America — by D CEO Magazine, 2016-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Regional Spotlight, Dispute Resolution, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2015–2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked among the
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firms
2026
Best Lawyers in America — by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — US News
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame for Leading Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected among the "50 Lions of the Texas Bar" by Texas Lawbook
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Designated as one of the Top Five DFW Defenders, Dallas Business Journal, 2006, 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Texas Super Lawyers Advisory Board, 2010-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected in the Dallas Business Journal's list of the Top 10 Litigators/Trial Lawyers in the D/FW Metroplex, 2003
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice from SMU Dedman School of Law for 2003
2026

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Main office

500 North Akard Street, Suite 1100

Dallas, Texas 75201

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What areas of law does Donald E. "Don" Godwin practice?
Donald E. "Don" Godwin focuses on Business, Family Law, Litigation, and Trusts.
Where is Donald E. "Don" Godwin located?
Donald E. "Don" Godwin primarily serves clients in Dallas, Texas, with an office at 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1100.
Is Donald E. "Don" Godwin a verified attorney?
Donald E. "Don" Godwin's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Donald E. "Don" Godwin?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 214-939-4400.