You need my legal team to get the results you deserve.Drug companies put profits over people. We represent the people.You need a lawyer who knows the law and understands you. I'm that lawyer.
Donald H. Kidd, licensed in Texas and New Mexico, has over 25 years of legal experience and has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction granted to less than 10% of lawyers.
When not in the office, Mr. Kidd very much enjoys golfing. He is an active member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and has one son and one daughter with his beautiful wife, Tammy.
Practice areas
I represent people who have been harmed or lost loved ones due to defective products like cars, pharmaceuticals, drugs and power equipment.
I have handled a broad variety of personal injury cases including amputations, broke bones, back and injuries, brain injuries, burns, knee injuries and shoulder injuries.
30 years
I handle cases involving people who have been injured because of negligent truck drivers.
30 years
I handle wrongful death cases arising from a variety of incidents including petrochemical plant accidents, industrial accidents, car wrecks, truck wrecks, explosions, fires and drunk drivers.
30 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Perdue & Kidd
777 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 450
Houston, TX, 77056
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1992 | 02/17/2022 |
AR | Active | 1965 | 05/07/2022 |
NM | Active | N/A | 05/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2010 |
Houston's Best Lawyers for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2008 |
Top Lawyer for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2008 |
Houston's Best lawyers for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2008 |
Houston's Best Lawyers for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2007 |
Houston's Best Lawyers for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2006 |
Houston's Top Lawyers | H Texas Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2005 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2004 |
AV rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
Invited member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Perdue & Kidd, LLP | 2013 - Present |
Partner | Perdue Kidd & Vickery | 2011 - 2013 |
Partner | Perdue & Kidd, LLP | 2008 - 2011 |
Senior Trial Lawyer | Jim S. Adler & Associates | 1997 - 2008 |
Associate | Fulbright & Jaworski LLP | 1992 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston Chapter) | Associate | 2007 - Present |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association | President 2008-2009 | 1997 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Vice President of Communications 2005-2007 | 1997 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1997 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1992 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
Houston Bar Foundation | Life Fellow | N/A |
Texas Bar Foundation | Life Fellow | N/A |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Director | 2000 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College Of Law | law | 1991 |
University of Texas | BBA | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Road Rules: A Crash Course | How to Avoid Trying Your Case Twice | 2010 |
Car Crash Seminar | To File Suit or Not to File Suit | 2010 |
Medical Damages Seminar | Strategies to Defeat Defense Attacks | 2009 |
Car Wrecks Seminar | How to Avoid Trying Your Case Twice | 2009 |
Experts Institute: Trial | Examination of a Medical Expert | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Loretta Burgess v. 59 Stafford Investments | Confidential settlement |
Reece Peden v. Bravo Motor Carriers | Confidential settlement |
Windle Robins v. US Xpress | Confidential settlement |
Herlinda Padron et al v. GSF Energy | Jury verdict for my clients of $9,760,000 |
Wendy Bradshaw v. Swift Transportation and FedEx | Confidential settlement |
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William Stradley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don Kidd is a widely-respected advocate. He is personable and excels in explaining legal issues to non-lawyers. I am glad to endorse Don for the work he does for his clients.
Gerard Pusch, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
William Stradley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don Kidd is a widely-respected advocate. He is personable and excels in explaining legal issues to non-lawyers. I am glad to endorse Don for the work he does for his clients.
Gerard Pusch, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Daniel Dinneen, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don is a great lawyer. You'd be hard pressed to find a better one to represent you if you've been injured.
Gilbert Adams, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 25, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Don and I have worked on several causes and cases together. A professional and excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Byron Barclay, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 1, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Don for many years, and he is highly ethical and a very good, talented lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work without reservation.
Jerry Young, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Don as an excellent trial lawyer and advocate. He is one of the hardest working and dedicated lawyers that I have met in my 17 years of practice. Don has a terrific court room presence and a strong commitment to seeing that his client succeed.
John Fabry, Litigation Attorney on Jul 13, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is an aggressive advocate committed to achieving justice for his clients.
Nicole DeBorde, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He has an excellent reputation in the legal community. Anyone would be fortunate to have him in their corner.
Mark Murray, Litigation Attorney on Jan 16, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have personally had the privledge of working on a matter with Mr. Kidd. He is as professional, knowledgeable and talented a lawyer as any client could hope to have. His passion in pursuit of justice makes him an excellent choice.
Benjamin Elmore, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is an excellent lawyer who aggressively meets his clients' needs.
Robert Ray, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don Kidd is one of Houston's finest attorneys. Starting with our work as members of the Harris County Lawyer Grievance Committee, I have known Don for well over ten years and had an opportunity to observe his work ethic, attention to detail and overall skill in advocating for others. Don commands the respect of his peers and opponents because of his strong belief in the American justice system and his unwavering focus on achieving results for his clients-- all while maintaining the highest in professional standards.