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Biography
Davis Purcell is a partner at Wells, Purcell & Kraatz and concentrates his practice on personal injury. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1982 and began his legal career as an Assistant DistrictAttorney in Tarrant County. In 1985, he joined the law firm of Wells, Williford and Felber. When Davis Purcell became a partner in 1988, the firm evolved to its present entity.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Texas, 1982
- Texas Supreme Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
Certification
- Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Professional Association Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee, District 7A, 1996-2000
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Associate Director 1995-1998
- Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors and President, 1994-95
- Mentor, Tarrant County Bar Association Transition to Practice Program
Education
- Baylor University, Juris Doctorate, 1982
- University of Texas at Austin, B. A. , 1979
Life Beyond the Bar
Davis Purcell is an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. He served as Sunday school teacher for 20 years, Chair of Church Council, Chair of Board of Stewards, Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee and Chair of the Board for the Methodist Justice Ministry. Davis has also taken part in several mission trips in Texas, Florida, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
Davis is a proud father and grandfather. He loves family adventures and the great outdoors. In the late 1980s, he started riding in a long distance bike ride in his hometown of Wichita Falls, appropriately called the Hotter n Hell Hundred.
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Licensed in Texas for 43 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Wells Purcell & Kraatz
1619 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104-2030
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Posted by BEATE | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent choice of law-firm to represent you!
I was involved in a car accident and the firm took care of the hospital who threatened to turn me into a collection agency, got into contact with my car insurance and stayed in contact and gave me updates on my case on a timely basis. I was so relieved to have them on my side and I appreciated all th...
Posted by Joanna Hailey | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Family; respect; competence; care; compassion
Dave and his office provided my services with the utmost care and compassion. From the first contact to end of the service I was made to feel like family. The personalization and attention to ensuring I had the information needed to make decisions that were best for me was overwhelming. It was nev...
Posted by Brandon | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Life Saver!
I was in a car accident and injured my back. Mr. Purcell made sure I got the medical help I needed and a much larger settlement from the insurance company than I expected.
Davis Purcell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dave is a great lawyer - very passionate about his clients and has a solid understanding of the law. He works up his cases hard and thinks outside of the box. He's become a great mentor of mine."
"Dave goes the extra mile for his clients. His preparation, skill and experience get the best results for his clients. One of the best in Fort Worth,"
Daniel Perkins
Personal injury lawyer
W. Travis Patterson
Personal injury lawyer
Cynthia Favila-Terry
Family lawyer
J. Kevin Clark
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Partner, Wells, Purcell, & Kraatz
1982 - 1985
Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorneys Office
Associations
1989 - Present
First Methodist Church of Fort WorthPast Chair of Board of Stewards and Staff-Parish Relations
1985 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
1995 - 1998
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAssociate Director
1994 - 1995
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1994 - 1995
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
1982
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Texas System, Austin
Bachelor's
Languages
English
Activity
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