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Timothy D. Houston
also known as Timothy Donald Houston, Tim Houston
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Biography
Tim Houston’s practice at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC primarily focuses on representing clients whose lives have been devastated by the medical malpractice of healthcare facilities and providers. Tim is a seasoned litigator with nearly 15 years of experience litigating cases involving highly complex matters of science and medicine in state and federal courts across the country. Tim has substantial trial and appellate experience representing West Virginians who have been tragically injured through no fault of their own as well as businesses large and small in complex contract and commercial disputes. Tim’s practice areas include medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, toxic exposure, environmental contamination, product defect, premises liability, workplace discrimination and harassment, and complex business disputes.
Before joining Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC in 2022, Tim was the member-in-charge of the Charleston, West Virginia office of a multi-state law practice specializing in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims in addition to medical malpractice and product defect cases. Tim also served as the firm’s general counsel.
Tim’s recent successes include cases against neurosurgeons, general practitioners, hospitalists, chiropractors, and emergency personnel for the failure to timely diagnose vertebral osteomyelitis and Cauda Equina Syndrome resulting in paraplegia as well as surgical error and negligent post-operative care cases causing catastrophic personal injuries and death. Tim has also successfully brought claims against healthcare professionals for the over-prescription of highly addictive and highly lethal opioids and against nursing homes for failure to provide adequate care to patients who cannot care for themselves during the most vulnerable time in their lives. Tim has also successfully resolved product defect claims against manufacturers, importers, and online retailers.
In 2025, Tim was appointed as Co-Chair of the Law and Medicine Committee for the West Virginia State Bar.
While studying at The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University, Tim finished third in his class, graduating summa cum laude. Tim served as senior staff member of the Duquesne Law Review, was a member of Duquesne’s renowned National Moot Court Team, earning Order of the Barristers, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Student Award and other various accolades for the highest academic achievements. A few years after graduation, Tim was accepted into the prestigious Trial College at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, California, where he studied trial advocacy.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Medical Malpractice
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 17 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
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"I endorse this lawyer, because he is a wonderful advocate for his clients. Tim's crisp, detailed writing makes the point that can't be disputed. His research skills are finely honed. Tim knows the issue to drill down on and he does that with precise writing and keen analysis of the law. Tim is a hard worker and fierce opponent. I'm glad he's on my side!"
Kathy Brown
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Distinguished Student, Duquesne University School of Law
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Order of the Barristers, Duquesne University School of Law
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Houston Law PLLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC
2008 - 2014
Senior Attorney, Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Associations
Litigation Counsel of America
Associate Fellow
West Virginia Association for Justice
Member
Education
2011
Stanford Law School
Trial College
2008
Duquesne University School of Law
JD
2004
College of the Holy Cross
BA
Publications
2011
American Bar Association, Products Liability Committee News and Developments
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Revisits Claims for Medical Monitoring
2011
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Newsletter, Trial Techniques and Tactics Committee
Handshakes that Turn Into Wrestling Matches - Discovery vs. Trial Depositions, Rule 30(b)(6), and The 100 Mile Rule
2011
National Forum For Environmental And Toxic Tort Issues ("FETTI")
Spring 2011 Case Law Update Newsletter
2009
International Association of Defense Counsel, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee Newsletter
Checking Meritless Mass Tort Claims at the Door – Lone Pine Case Management Orders Reinforce the Obligation of Plaintiff’s Counsel to Have a Case Before Filing Suit
2009
30 Energy & Min. L. Inst. 301
Increased Enforcement and Higher Penalties Under the Mine Act
2009
DTCWV
The Use of Lone Pine Case Management Orders in Mass Tort Litigation
2008
46 Duq. L. Rev. 607
Two Roads Diverged in a Yellow Wood - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Seven Year Walk to Arrive Right Back at the Fork
Languages
English