David Woodward - Lawyer in Pensacola, FL

David Luther Woodward

Litigation Attorney at Pensacola, FL

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Excelent!

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Practice areas

Chapter 11 bankruptcy

35%

Debtor representation for businesses and persons in Chapter 7, 11, and 12; Debtor representation for persons in Chapter 13. Limited representation of creditors in cases in all chapters.

30 years, 50 cases
Litigation

35%

Specialized in federal court litigation. State and federal commercial, real property and interstate and international dispute resolution; some family law representation as well as ad hoc appearances in cases involving other issues.
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51 years, 2,500 cases
Bankruptcy and debt

25%

Debtor representation for businesses and persons in Chapter 7, 11, and 12; Debtor representation for persons in Chapter 13.

53 years, 1,000 cases
Appeals

5%

Appeals in all state and federal courts not limited subject matter or discipline--over 125 reported decisions including State and Federal appellate courts.

51 years, 3,500 cases

David Luther Woodward was educated in the public schools of Alabama, Georgia and Florida, earned his undergraduate and professional law degrees at The Florida State University at Tallahassee, and did post-professional studies at the London School of Economics. A lawyer admitted to practice in Florida, Oklahoma and Texas, he practices in each of those states and through local counsel in the United Kingdom.

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Licensed for 53 years

State OK

Status Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 1981

Updated 01/23/2023

State FL

Status Member in Good Standing

Acquired 1969

Updated 11/23/2022

State TX

Status Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline

Acquired 1987

Updated 10/23/2022

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details

Contact David

The Law Offices of David Luther Woodward, P. A.

1415 Lemhurst Road

Post Office Box 4475

Pensacola, FL, 32507-0475

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4.4 / 5.0

7 customer reviews

5 Star

86%

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1 Star

14%

Posted by Rosana | October 16, 2017

Excelent!

I had a long time problem with a timeshare and did'nt know how to act and was worried about it. David Woodwards answered all my questions with care and and wrote in a way I could clealy understand. I just want to thank him and any time I need a lawyer in Florida I will contact him.

Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2015

A pleasure to have dealt with

I contacted David through AVVO and was so pleased I did. He helped me with a foreclosure. I am not a US resident so was unsure of the procedures. David explained everything to me, helped me understand each step and led me to an acceptable outcome. His knowledge of international matters was very reassuring. I would wholeheartedly recommend David.

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Posted by Charles | March 22, 2013

FAMILY LAW

My wife and I hired Mr. Woodward to represent our interest in the welfare of our grandchild. Mr. Woodward was patient, spent time explaining the legal options and then represented our son in this paternity issue. We as grandparents and our son are very pleased with the way Mr. Woodward handled the case and were impressed with his knowledge of the law. We received a favorable result from the court.

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Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2008

Client Review

Excellent attorney with great client service and knowledge of the law.

Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2008

The Best

Experience and knowledge is tops. Mr. Woodward will take on any challenge, but will advise as the every consequence. He has represented me against the state of Florida and Wachovia Bank. I highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2008

European based international entrepreneur

Dave is in a class of his own. He is a highly qualified and experienced domestic and international lawyer that provides personalised boutique style services that one would normally find in a New York or London based firm, at treble the rate and half the service. I discovered him through the alumni association of The London School of Economics, where he read an LLM circa 1980's and I read a BSc and MSc circa 1990's. Anyone conducting domestic, transnational, or international business would be in very capable hands with Dave. He has astutely represented either myself or my family's interests in both the US and EU (often simultaneously) and I am very confient recommending his services.

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Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009

Thief

Came to my house to assist in a case. Required $1000.00, said he would send a receipt and in 45 days the claim would be settled. Never got the receipt and the case was never filed. Many attempts were made through the phone and e-mail and no response. Never pay this lawyer up front

Response from David Woodward June 18, 2017

Client's case was more involved than usual requiring more time than he anticipated. At the end of the day he expressed satisfaction with the result, and has since recommended me to others. I think his actions may speak louder than his words.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2022
updated on 01/06/2023

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

Attorney
The Law Offices of David Luther Woodward, P. A/Pensacola, Florida
2002 - Present

Lawyer/of counsel
Reeves and Davis/Pensacola, Florida
1998 - 2002

Lawyer/Managing Counsel
Bond & Botes, P. C./Pensacola, Florida
1997 - 1998

Lawyer/Of Counsel
The Law Offices of David Luther Woodward/Dallas, Texas
1985 - 1997

Lawyer
Jones, Gungoll, Jackson, Collins & Dodd/Enid, Oklahoma
1981 - 1985

Appellate Public Defender of Oklahoma and Visiting Profesor
Appellate Public Defendant Project, University of Oklahoma/Norman
1980 - 1981

Lawyer
The Law Offices of David Luther Woodward, Chartered/Tampa, Florida
1974 - 1980

Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of Florida/Department of Legal Affairs/Tampa, Florida
1970 - 1974

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Education

London School of Economics and Political Science
Ll. M.
1982

Florida State University College of Law
J. D.
1969

Florida State University
B. A.
1965

Legal Cases

This lawyer has a bibliography of over 125 reported decisions of appeal cases. A list of these will be provided upon request.

Associations

American Bankruptcy Institute, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee
Member
2014 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
2010 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, CLE Committee
Member
2005 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association
Member
1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas
Member
1987 - Present

The Oklahoma Bar Association
Member
1982 - Present

The Florida Bar
Member
1969 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta
Member
1967 - Present

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Member
1962 - Present

Dallas Bar Association
Member
1985 - 1997

Dallas Bar Association, International Law Section
Member
1985 - 1997

Federal Bar Association
Member
1970 - 1971

Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
1961 - 1981

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Languages Spoken

French

Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Fellow
Hattie M. Strong Foundation
1975

Publications

The Oklahoma Bar Journal
A day in the Court of Justice of the European Communities
1983

Law Society's Gazette (United Kingdom)
With Butler: The American contingency fee--fact and fiction
1983

University of North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commerical Regulation
Reciprocal recognition and enforcement of civil judgments in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Economic Community
1983

The Oklahoma Bar Journal
The argument for oral argument
1981

University of Oklahoma Law Reveiw
Book review: Eyewitness Testimony by Loftus
1981

The Florida Bar Journal
A day in Crown Court,
1973

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Speaking Engagements

Conference: Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy
2010

Conference on Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13
Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters & and 13
2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)

Given (22)

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Robert Galbraith

Litigation Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Attorney Woodward. He is knowledgeable and straightforward in giving advice."

Bruce Minnick

Litigation Attorney | Sep 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse this very wise lawyer."

William Fitch

Appeals Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He generously volunteers his time to thoroughly answer questions on this forum."

Willie Graves

Litigation Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Woodward offers careful, insightful analysis and advice. He is a valuable contributor to this forum. I endorse him."

Channika Desilva

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Woodward is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."

Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Woodward is an extremely knowledgeable and effective attorney."

Matthew Lenza

General practice Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to many questions are right on point and he is clearly knowledgeable in all areas in which he practices."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for their knowledge and dedication."

Jill Rogers

Unknown Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."

Webb Millsaps

Litigation Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Woodward consistently gives analytical answers in this forum. His responses are cogent, concise and practical. He also wisely observes, when applicable, if pertinent facts are missing from a question and he notes how such might or might not impact a fuller legal analysis. All in all his responses are helpful, legally accurate, and well-articulated. I endorse this lawyer."

Sean Cleary

Appeals Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Eugene Castagliuolo

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dave Woodward. If you want a sharp lawyer who tells it like it is, Dave's the lawyer you want."

Debra Feit

Litigation Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Woodward consistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of the law tempered with good judgment and common sense. His responses to the questions in this forum are insightful. I endorse this lawyer."

John O'Brien

Appeals Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."