Atty. David E. Bernsen
David Bernsen was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He attended Lamar University on a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1973.
Car Wrecks & More Attorney · Serving Beaumont, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About David E. Bernsen at a Glance
David E. Bernsen is a Shareholder based in Beaumont, Texas, practicing at Bernsen Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, discrimination, truck accidents, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1976) and Lamar University (B.B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas, Jefferson County Bar Association. Serves clients in Beaumont, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Bernsen
- David Bernsen was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Beaumont, Texas
- He attended Lamar University on a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1973
- He earned his law degree from St. Mary's University in 1976
- Upon graduation from law school, he clerked for the Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Texas, Joe J. Fisher
- For the past 30 years, David has represented clients, citizens and constituents as a litigator, Texas State Senator, and Chairman of the Texas Department of Transportation
- David is an active advocate and trial attorney who has litigated cases across the United States in both state and federal courts
- These cases include complex litigation concerning personal injury, products liability, property damage, insurance claims, industrial accidents, automobile and tractor/trailers (18 wheelers) accidents, racketeer influence & corrupt organization (RICO) litigation, bank fraud and conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, commercial litigation, civil rights/discrimination, general negligence and contract cases
- David has received an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- An AV Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence
- He or she has practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity
- David has tried hundreds of cases to jury verdict for both Plaintiffs and Defendants
- Having successfully tried cases on both sides of the docket allows David to provide insight into a particular case for the benefit of the client that is not enjoyed or possessed by many litigators
- David's past service in the Texas State Senate also allows him to bring his knowledge and experience in the legislature to the courtrooms of the judicial branch of the government
- As a former State Senator, David authored landmark legislation with the passage of S.B. 1960 which established the first comprehensive plan for Coastal Erosion & Planning for the State of Texas
- As a lifetime sportsman, he co-authored S.B. 708 to help monitor the bays and estuaries of Texas for future generations and he filibustered on the floor of the Senate to protect the water rights of farmers, ranchers and citizens of rural Texas
- Whether on the floor of the Texas Senate or in a courtroom, David believes, as the saying goes - to fight injustice, to punish wrongful conduct, to help a friend, or to defend an innocent or oppressed client - "You must stand with your friends if you can, or alone if necessary
- David both authored and co-authored numerous Senate Bills (SB), and sponsored/ co-sponsored many House Bills (HB)
- Among those Bills were the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIPS), amendment to the Clean Air Act, closing the "grandfather loophole" that allowed industrial sites to continue to emit smog-producing pollutants, insurance consumer protection and regulating telemarketing firms, regulating HMO's (Health Maintenance Organizations), increasing care for women with breast and cervical cancer, addressing nursing shortage, lower cost prescriptions for seniors and rural health care
- David and his wife, Dinah, live in Beaumont, Texas and attend Trinity Methodist Church
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David E. Bernsen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Bernsen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beaumont.
DUI / DWI Defense in Beaumont
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Workplace Discrimination in Beaumont
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Truck Accidents in Beaumont
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Personal Injury in Beaumont
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Product Liability in Beaumont
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Beaumont
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beaumont are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Beaumont Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beaumont-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Beaumont Choose David E. Bernsen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Bernsen's practice in the field of dui/dwi, discrimination, truck accidents, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Bernsen brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, David E. Bernsen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, discrimination, and truck accidents, David E. Bernsen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beaumont
A Beaumont-based practice means David E. Bernsen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David E. Bernsen Handles in Beaumont
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