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.
Practice areas
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.
29 years, 50 cases
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.
50 years, 2,500 cases
Debtor representation for businesses and persons in Chapter 7, 11, and 12; Debtor representation for persons in Chapter 13.
52 years, 1,000 cases
Appeals in all state and federal courts not limited subject matter or discipline--over 125 reported decisions including State and Federal appellate courts.
50 years, 3,500 cases
Languages spoken
French
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | MCLE Non-Practicing | 1987 | 05/28/2022 |
OK | Authorized to Practice Law | 1981 | 07/10/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing - Suspension Pending | 1969 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 3911 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Fellow | Hattie M. Strong Foundation | 1975 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Conference on Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13 | Consumer Bankrutpcy: The Basics of Chapters & and 13 | 2010 |
Conference: Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy | Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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This lawyer has a bibliography of over 125 reported decisions of appeal cases. A list of these will be provided upon request. |
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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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for their knowledge and dedication.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
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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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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