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About Clay

Have you been involved in a trucking accident? Clay Dugas will fight to get what you deserve!

Born in Austin, Texas in 1956, Clay Dugas spent most of his life in Southeast Texas. Mr. Dugas graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1974. Mr. Dugas then attended undergraduate school at University of Texas, Harvard, and graduated University of Dallas in Irving, Texas in 1978. From 1978 to 1984, Mr. Dugas attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated at age 24. Mr. Dugas has four children: Frances, Will, Alex and Logan, and is married to Shannon LeDoux Dugas.

Mr. Dugas is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory awarded Mr. Dugas an AV rating, which means very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. Quoting from Martindale-Hubbell, The AV Peer Review Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Texas Trial Lawyers Associate, and the American Association for Justice. He was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Clay was chosen by his peers and clients in the 2014, 20th edition of Best Lawyers in America.

To date, Mr. Dugas has tried approximately 150 jury trials to verdict. He has obtained over 35 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 Million Dollars.

Practice areas

Personal injuryTrucking accident
  1. Trucking accident: 80%

  2. Personal injury: 20%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Client's Choice 2014

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Contact

350 Pine St
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Clay Dugas and Associates

350 Pine St
Suite 1750
Beaumont, TX, 77701

Office (409) 813-1111
Mobile (409) 782-2191
Fax (409) 813-1396

Website

https://www.claydugas.com/our-firm/clay-dugas/

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Clay Dugas and Associates

2800 Post Oak Blvd
Ste. 4100
Houston, TX, 77056

Office (800) 222-1204
Fax (832) 390-2511

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198101/31/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best Law FirmsBest Lawyers2017
Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2017
Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly2016
Top TX Verdict Seven Years RunningTexas Lawyer2016
Texas Super LawyerTexas Monthly2015
Top TX VerdictTexas Lawyer2015
Client's Choice Award - Trucking AccidentsAvvo2014
Top VerdictVerdict Search2014
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Best Lawyers In AmericaBest Lawyers, Inc.2014
Top Texas VerdictsVerdict Search2013
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
Top Texas VerdictsVerdict Search2012
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
Top Texas VerdictsVerdict Search2011
Top Texas VerdictsVerdict Search2010
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2010
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
Top Texas VerdictsVerdict Search2009
Texas Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in AmericaAmerican Trial Lawyers Association2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in AmericaAmerican Trial Lawyers Association2007
Bar Register of Preeminent LawyersMartindale-Hubbell2005
Invited MemberMillion Dollar Advocates ForumN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyClay Dugas and Associates1988 - Present
AttorneyMaloney, Jefferson and Dugas2001 - 2004
AttorneyDugas & Powell1985 - 1988
Legal CounselTexas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence1983 - 1983
AssociateLouis Dugas, Jr. & Associates1981 - 1984
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal InjuryMember1992 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
American Professional Society on the Abuse of ChildrenMemberN/A
State Bar of TexasMemberN/A
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
National Citizen's Coalition For Nursing Home ReformMemberN/A
The Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMemberN/A
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaAdvisory BoardN/A
Texas Bar FoundationLifetime MemberN/A
Habitat for HumanityBoard MemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America)OnStar2014
CelebrityPressSuccessOnomics2014
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America)Potential "Over Regulation" Bias In Your Jury Trial2014
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America)Top Guns Take Flight2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Baylor University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1981
University of DallasBA - Bachelor of Arts1978
University of TexasN/AN/A
Harvard UniversityN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
2015 APITLA National Interstate Trucking ConferenceHow Technology Can Improve Safety in the Trucking Industry While Increasing Profits2015
Entrepreneur Symposium at High Point UniversityEntrepreneurship In The Legal Industry2014
National Interstate Trucking Super Summit II - Top GunsHow Your Client's Airbag Control Module Can Improve Your Case2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Commercial Truck Driver Under The Influence In AccidentSettled for $1 Million

Reviews

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The Very Best Attorney for 18 Wheeler Accidents!

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Clay did an outstanding job in every aspect of my case. I fired another attorney for poor reprensentation... no communication. When I hired Clay that was no longer a problem! I was very satisfied with him as well as his staff. They were wonderful! Very efficient as well as genuinely caring. When Clay talked.. people listened.. I love that! He is very well respected in the legal community and that is really important. I was very pleased with my total recovery. I highly recommend Clay Dugas! I would hire him again and again! He and his wife and staff was a joy to work with.
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Great Lawyer and Great Staff

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I was involved in a very bad accident in August of 2014 after a city worker ran a red light in the intersection I was going through. My husband and I were left with little options and absolutely no help, my vehicle was beyond totaled and we felt so lost. No one seemed to care and even getting a simple answer out of anyone was like pulling teeth. We were referred to Clay's office by a friend of my husband who had used Clay in the past and had success. From the very beginning Clay and his staff were professional, prompt, caring, sympathetic and resourceful. It took a while to finalize my case; however, through it all Clay and his staff remained exactly the same. I was extremely satisfied with my outcome and Clay went above and beyond to make sure I came out with a fair deal. I would highly recommend Clay and his staff to anyone looking for a lawyer to be on their side.
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Absolutely the BEST!

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Clay was my attorney after I was injured in an automobile accident (rear ended by a bucket truck while stopped at a red light). He and his staff were extremely professional and took very good care of me from start to finish. I can’t say enough good things about the job he and his staff did! If there were more than 5 stars available, I would give him many many more!!! If you need an attorney after a serious accident don’t hesitate to call Clay!
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Trucking Accident - Call Clay - Lawyer, Friend, Family

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Clay was the best recommendation anyone could have given me. He is knowledgeable and thorough in matters of trucking accidents. Clay and his staff provids a friendly, family oriented atmosphere everytime you enter his office. Clay has this contagious passion for law and works hard. He made our case one to remember and he represented us as if we were his family. He showed a level of concern that gies far beyond being a lawyer that you employed. It was a pleasure and honor to have Clay represent us and I would hire him again.
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BEYOND 5 STARS*********************

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Five stars are not enough, ten stars would not be enough to rate Clay Dugas and his staff. I would very much like to give him a star of approval for every day of the year. Mr. Dugas and his entire staff family made me feel so comfortable during such a difficult time in my life. Mr. Dugas’ knowledge and guidance was very reassuring, and he did not give up on me, when I was distraught and depressed. Mr. Dugas was there to encourage me with great advice and he genuinely cared about my case and what I was going through. To him, it is not just work, but a calling to seek justice and make right, a wrong. He and his staff are very professional and I wish them continued success. Anyone I know who needs help, I am sending them to The Clay Dugas Law Firm. Mere words cannot express my gratitude. Thanks again.
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Thank God for Clay Dugas and staff

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Let me start by saying that aside from Clay being an unbelievably amazing attorney , he is a great person and I dare say friend . From the time he accepted my case through it all i have felt that Clay and his staff have had my well being foremost in their minds . i have been through a very trying time through it all but they have been there for my family and I like family themselves . clay is a larger than life figure in person until you get to know him . he is caring and thoughtful in ways that are surprising and unexpected . he has done more for us than just representing me through my case . Clay and everyone on his staff are excellent at their jobs and compassionate beyond just their professionalism which is in itself above and beyond that of their peers. Thank you Clay and everyone , i really appreciate all you have done for my family and I .
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The ONLY Lawyer I would ever want!

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I was involved in a life threatening, very serious accident with a commercial driver. Having known Clay personally and knowing his prestigious reputation of excellence in his profession, I knew I had nothing to be concerned with having Clay totally take over my situation. Clay and his staff are very prompt, and professional at all times. He listens to the smallest detail and never leaves a stone unturned that needs to be addressed or investigated. Trying to just recover medically, I put ALL faith and trust in Clay for all other decisions. I never worried about anything myself and He was very sensitive to all my concerns. I am very proud to say Clay Dugas represented me. Clay is very humble and caring and he is "THE ONLY LAWYER I WOULD EVER WANT!!!"
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Only the best - working for you.

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Clay and his staff absolutely amazed us. They did a great job on a hard case. We received a very nice settlement. Clay is our lawyer of choice because he sincerely cares and bends over backwards to do anything he can for his clients.
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shari villeda

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Marcos contacted Mr. Dugas after I was in a bad car accident while I was taken to the hospital by air rescue. Mr. Dugas came to the hospital to open my case and talk about what happened in the moment of the accident. After I was released from the hospital I had to go to several doctors and then would let the paralegal April know so they could be in contact and get updates from them. In the moment I needed help or had any concerns they were there for me instantly. I thought it would take a long time for the case to get settled but they were able to I felt like, get it taken care of quickly. I would recommend them if anyone were to get in an accident like I was in.
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Clay Dugas; Top Notch Lawyer!

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We hired Clay Dugas to represent us with a case involving a death at a refinery and in my opinion there is not a finer lawyer around. He and his firm went out of their way to meet our every need, exceeding our expectations. I was extremely impressed with how aggressively he pursued our case and the level of detail put forth. He took the time to explain everything and was always available when we had questions. His staff was professional, courteous and treated us with a personal touch. He resolved our case quickly and we are super pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Clay Dugas if you are in need of an attorney.
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Attorney endorsements

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Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Clay. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Steven Parkhurst, Car accident Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Clay is one of the best Plaintiff's trucking accident attorney's in the country. His knowledge of the trucking industry and the hundreds of regulations that must be followed by the trucking companies and their drivers is impeccable. He is tenacious in his representation of his clients, and will fight to see to it that his clients are well compensated for their losses. I have worked with Clay on several cases over the past 18 years that i have been an attorney, and he regularly impresses me with his demeanor, knowledge of the law, and his compassion for his clients.

R. Borland, Immigration Attorney on Nov 3, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Clay and worked with him on numerous wrongful death, personal injury and product liability cases in the past, going back twenty plus years. Clay is very intelligent, focused and relentless, and has secured millions in recoveries for his clients. His work ethic is above and beyond the call of duty. I recommend him without reservation. R. Mike Borland Borland & Borland Midland, Texas

Andrew Gertz, Real estate Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

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