$ 250-300 per hour
David was born in San Angelo, Texas, and spent his childhood there with the exception of several years of early high school in Capitan, New Mexico. After graduating with an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in Animal Science, he graduated from Texas Christian University’s Ranch Management Program and then studied law at the Texas Tech School of Law from where he graduated with his jurisprudence doctorate in 2003. While in law school, he served on the Texas Tech School of Law Board of Barristers and clerked for George Thompson Law Offices.
During college, David was a professional farrier and a licensed race horse trainer. David tried his first jury trial as a third year law student with a bar card and since then he has dozens of cases to a verdict during his career as lead counsel. His clients have ranged from individuals to publicly traded corporations. He has both successfully represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil lawsuits in state and federal court. His litigation practice has ranged from wrongful death, personal injury, land disputes, oil & gas litigation, dram shop, medical and professional liability, commercial disputes and civil rights litigation.
David became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2009 and is an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. Ten percent or less of attorneys in Texas are board certified and as an AV rated attorney he has been ranked at the highest level of ethical and professional ability by his peers. He is also an Associate Member in American Board of Trial Advocates and served as the Lubbock Chapter President for 2017 and served two terms on the District 16 Grievance Committee for the State Bar of Texas.
In addition to his litigation practice, David regularly serves as a mediator across West Texas where his experience in representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants allows him insight in assisting parties to resolve their disputes.
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$ 250-300 per hour
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Acquired: 2019
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
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4219 85th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79423
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Posted by Dawn | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
David did a great job with my case! He was very knowledgeable and attentive and communicated with me throughout the experience. If I had questions, he was very prompt in his replies. He and his office staff always made me feel welcome in the office. I highly recommend his services should you need hel...
Posted by Kirsten | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
David Kerby and his office are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They helped me recently and I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for an attorney!
Posted by Janna | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was hit in a walkway by a car and David helped me through the whole process of getting the health care I needed, the suit of the person who hit me and getting money from the insurance agencies. The process ended up being longer than I thought it would be, but David kept me apprised of what was goi...
Posted by Charlotte | August 18, 2013
David and his staff were always willing to answer any questions that my husband and I had regarding our accident. David would make sure that all our questions were answered with complete understanding. My husband and I were extremely happy with the outcome of our lawsuit. Not only do we now have a...
Posted by Nathan | August 16, 2013
I was involved in a case with literally hundreds of other plaintiffs. I always felt that David and his crew were honest and fair in their dealing with me but it was not until after the case ended that I knew just how good he was. I was involved in a case where a local coin seller was running a co...
"David and I went to law school together and our firms worked on a case or two together early in our careers. A very talented guy. I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2017 - Present
Partner, Kerby & Wade, PC
2005 - 2017
Partner, Thompson & Kerby
2003 - 2005
Associate, George Thompson Law Offices
2011 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
Member
Member
$24,991.00 AWARD TO PLAINTIFF INCLUDING PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST DEFENDANT DRUNK DRIVER
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
R.M
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
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