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.
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Clay Dugas and Associates
350 Pine St
Suite 1750
Beaumont, TX, 77701
Clay Dugas and Associates
2800 Post Oak Blvd
Ste. 4100
Houston, TX, 77056
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1981 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers 2008-2021 | 2021 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2017 |
Best Law Firms | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly | 2016 |
Top TX Verdict Seven Years Running | Texas Lawyer | 2016 |
Top TX Verdict | Texas Lawyer | 2015 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly | 2015 |
Client's Choice Award - Trucking Accidents | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Verdict | Verdict Search | 2014 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Best Lawyers In America | Best Lawyers, Inc. | 2014 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Texas Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2013 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Top Texas Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2012 |
Top Texas Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2011 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Top Texas Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Top Texas Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2009 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2008 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2007 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Clay Dugas and Associates | 1988 - Present |
Attorney | Maloney, Jefferson and Dugas | 2001 - 2004 |
Attorney | Dugas & Powell | 1985 - 1988 |
Legal Counsel | Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence | 1983 - 1983 |
Associate | Louis Dugas, Jr. & Associates | 1981 - 1984 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury | Member | 1992 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
National Citizen's Coalition For Nursing Home Reform | Member | N/A |
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America | Advisory Board | N/A |
Texas Bar Foundation | Lifetime Member | N/A |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America) | OnStar | 2014 |
CelebrityPress | SuccessOnomics | 2014 |
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America) | Potential "Over Regulation" Bias In Your Jury Trial | 2014 |
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America) | Top Guns Take Flight | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Baylor University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
University of Dallas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
University of Texas | N/A | |
Harvard University | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2015 APITLA National Interstate Trucking Conference | How Technology Can Improve Safety in the Trucking Industry While Increasing Profits | 2015 |
Entrepreneur Symposium at High Point University | Entrepreneurship In The Legal Industry | 2014 |
National Interstate Trucking Super Summit II - Top Guns | How Your Client's Airbag Control Module Can Improve Your Case | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commercial Truck Driver Under The Influence In Accident | Settled for $1 Million |
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Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 13, 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, Trucking 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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 13, 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, Trucking 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, Personal injury 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, Litigation Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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