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Biography
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.
Have you been involved in a trucking accident? Clay Dugas will fight to get what you deserve!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
70%
Personal Injury
20%
Car Accident
5%
Wrongful Death
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Dugas Law Firm
(866) 679-6427
Mobile
(409) 813-1396
Fax
350 Pine St, Suite 1750, Beaumont, TX, 77701
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Online Presence
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Clay Dugas's Reviews
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Posted by WendiFerrand | January 07, 2015 | Trucking Accident
Highly recommend!
I was involved in an 18 wheeler accident in 2011. When this happened I did not know what to do. I was referred to Clay through a mutual friend and business associate of the family. Although his office is in Beaumont and I live in Houston that did not stop Clay from taking the time to come to me in H...
Posted by Heidi | December 03, 2014 | Trucking Accident
18-wheeler
I was in an accident involving an 18-wheeler on 6/29/13. I hired Clay Dugas to represent me in this matter, he was very upfront and completely honest with me. I can honestly say he DID go the extra mile in making sure that i was taken care of. He most definitely gave me a positive perspective as far ...
Posted by Joseph | September 23, 2014 | Motorcycle Accident
Top Lawyer
I would highly recommend Mr. Clay Dugas as an attorney because he is trustworthy...what he says he will do, he does it, His clients come first. He keep his clients informed and abreast of every situation. Mr. Dugas helped me with my motorcycle accident case. He was very thorough, detailed and wa...
Posted by Lois | September 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wrongful termination
If it wasn't for Clay, and his knowledge of the law, I wouldn't have gotten through this. He kept me informed every step of the way. He genuinely cared about my case and me as a person. In the end I was very satisfied about the turn out and would highly recommend Clay Dugas to everyone.
Clay Dugas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Clay. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Charlton Hornsby
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Paul Gertz
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Stephanie Surratt
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers 2008-2023
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers
2016
Top TX Verdict Seven Years Running, Texas Lawyer
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly
2015
Top TX Verdict, Texas Lawyer
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Verdict, Verdict Search
2014
Client's Choice Award - Trucking Accidents, Avvo
2014
Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers, Inc.
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2005
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Attorney, Clay Dugas and Associates
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Maloney, Jefferson and Dugas
1985 - 1988
Attorney, Dugas & Powell
1983 - 1983
Legal Counsel, Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
1981 - 1984
Associate, Louis Dugas, Jr. & Associates
Associations
1992 - Present
Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal InjuryMember
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Citizen's Coalition For Nursing Home Reform
Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Advisory Board
Texas Bar Foundation
Lifetime Member
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commercial Truck Driver Under The Influence In Accident
Settled for $1 Million
Education
1981
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Dallas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Harvard University
N/A
University of Texas
Speaking Engagements
2015
2015 APITLA National Interstate Trucking Conference
How Technology Can Improve Safety in the Trucking Industry While Increasing Profits
2014
Entrepreneur Symposium at High Point University
Entrepreneurship In The Legal Industry
2013
National Interstate Trucking Super Summit II - Top Guns
How Your Client's Airbag Control Module Can Improve Your Case
Publications
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)
OnStar
2013
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America)
Top Guns Take Flight
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers