Accident Lawyer

in Houston, Texas

Texas Board Certified Attorneys

Achieving and retaining Texas Board Certification is an arduous process in which attorneys must meet numerous qualifications. While it is a voluntary designation program for lawyers and legal assistants, being Board Certified is a distinguishing factor between Texas attorneys and should aid in your decision-making process when choosing an attorney.

Achieving Texas Board Certification

Both David W. Hodges and Galvin B. Kennedy are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. They are two of only 1,740 attorneys currently Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

In order to achieve and retain this status, both Mr. Hodges and Mr. Kennedy had to meet an extensive list of qualifications, including:

• Being licensed to practice law for at least five years
• Devoting a specific percentage of their practice to personal injury law for at least three years
• Handling a wide variety of matters in personal injury law to demonstrate their experience and involvement
• Regularly attending continuing education seminars in order to remain up to date on their legal training
• Being evaluating by their peers, including fellow lawyers and judges
• Passing a 6-hour written examination
• Applying for recertification every five years

Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyers

As certified personal injury trial lawyers, both Mr. Hodges and Mr. Kennedy have handled various aspects and types of personal injury lawsuits including:

• Automobile Accidents - When another driver's negligence results in the personal injury of another vehicle operator. At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have handled hundred of automobile accident cases
• Medical Malpractice - When a physician is negligent in their responsibilities to their patient and their misconduct results in personal injury. At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have recovered millions of dollars for medical malpractice victims
• Defective Products - When a product causes physical or mental injury to the user. We have recovered millions of dollars at Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. for victims of defective products

Why You Need a Texas Board Certified Attorney

Outside of recent recoveries and educational background, the only distinguishing factor amongst personal injury attorneys is Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The benefits you receive from a Board Certified attorney include the knowledge that your attorney is respected by his peers and has extensive experience in their specialty area. In other words, with all things considered equal, there is no reason to pass on the expertise of a Board Certified attorney.

At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., David W. Hodges and Galvin B. Kennedy have obtained their Texas Board Certification. If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, please contact our personal injury attorneys today and schedule your free consultation in our Houston, Texas office.