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David Luther Woodward

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  • Pensacola, FL
  • Licensed for 51 years
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David Luther Woodward
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About David

Providing 50 years of experience in General Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Property Litigation

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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Practice areas

AppealsBankruptcy and debtChapter 11 bankruptcyLitigation
  1. 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.

    49 years, 2,500 cases

  2. 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.

    28 years, 50 cases

  3. Bankruptcy and debt: 25%

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

    51 years, 1,000 cases

  4. 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.

    49 years, 3,500 cases

Languages spoken

French

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Contact

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

1415 Lemhurst Road
Post Office Box 4475
Pensacola, FL, 32507-0475

Website
http://www.woodlaw.pro/ 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXMCLE Non-Practicing198705/31/2021
      OKAuthorized to Practice Law198105/27/2021
      FLMember in Good Standing196904/04/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers3617
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
      FellowHattie M. Strong Foundation1975
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyThe Law Offices of David Luther Woodward, P. A/Pensacola, Florida2002 - Present
      Lawyer/of counselReeves and Davis/Pensacola, Florida1998 - 2002
      Lawyer/Managing CounselBond & Botes, P. C./Pensacola, Florida1997 - 1998
      Lawyer/Of CounselThe Law Offices of David Luther Woodward/Dallas, Texas1985 - 1997
      LawyerJones, Gungoll, Jackson, Collins & Dodd/Enid, Oklahoma1981 - 1985
      Appellate Public Defender of Oklahoma and Visiting ProfesorAppellate Public Defendant Project, University of Oklahoma/Norman1980 - 1981
      LawyerThe Law Offices of David Luther Woodward, Chartered/Tampa, Florida1974 - 1980
      Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney General of Florida/Department of Legal Affairs/Tampa, Florida1970 - 1974
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Bankruptcy Institute, Bankruptcy Litigation CommitteeMember2014 - Present
      College of the State Bar of TexasMember2010 - Present
      Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, CLE CommitteeMember2005 - Present
      Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
      State Bar of TexasMember1987 - Present
      The Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember1982 - Present
      The Florida BarMember1969 - Present
      Phi Alpha DeltaMember1967 - Present
      Phi Mu Alpha SinfoniaMember1962 - Present
      Dallas Bar AssociationMember1985 - 1997
      Dallas Bar Association, International Law SectionMember1985 - 1997
      Federal Bar AssociationMember1970 - 1971
      Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember1961 - 1981
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The Oklahoma Bar JournalA day in the Court of Justice of the European Communities1983
      Law Society's Gazette (United Kingdom)With Butler: The American contingency fee--fact and fiction1983
      University of North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commerical RegulationReciprocal recognition and enforcement of civil judgments in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Economic Community1983
      The Oklahoma Bar JournalThe argument for oral argument1981
      University of Oklahoma Law ReveiwBook review: Eyewitness Testimony by Loftus1981
      The Florida Bar JournalA day in Crown Court,1973
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      London School of Economics and Political ScienceLl. M.1982
      Florida State University College of LawJ. D.1969
      Florida State UniversityB. A. 1965
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Conference: Nuts and Bolts of BankruptcyNuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy2010
      Conference on Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters & and 132010
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      This lawyer has a bibliography of over 125 reported decisions of appeal cases. A list of these will be provided upon request.

      Reviews

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      Review David Woodward

      FAMILY LAW

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      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.

      The Best

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      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.

      European based international entrepreneur

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      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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      Robert Galbraith, Litigation Attorney on Nov 5, 2018
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      I am happy to endorse Attorney Woodward. He is knowledgeable and straightforward in giving advice.

      Bruce Minnick, Litigation Attorney on Sep 13, 2018
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      I gladly endorse this very wise lawyer.

      William Fitch, Appeals Attorney on Feb 27, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer. He generously volunteers his time to thoroughly answer questions on this forum.

      Willie Graves, Litigation Attorney on Jun 16, 2017
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      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 on Mar 26, 2017
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      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 on Dec 12, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Woodward is an extremely knowledgeable and effective attorney.

      Matthew Lenza, General practice Attorney on Jan 17, 2016
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      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

      I endorse this lawyer for their knowledge and dedication.

      Jill Rogers

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

      Webb Millsaps, Litigation Attorney on Apr 4, 2015
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      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 on Dec 20, 2014
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      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

      Eugene Castagliuolo, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
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      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 on Jun 10, 2014
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      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 on Jun 4, 2014
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      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.

      Christian Lassen

      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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