Atty. David E. Dobbs
David is admitted to practice before the Texas state courts, Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Tyler, TX · 38+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About David E. Dobbs at a Glance
David E. Dobbs is a Member based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at Dobbs & Porter, PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Southern Methodist University B.S. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Dobbs
- David is admitted to practice before the Texas state courts, Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
- He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- David was a prosecuting attorney for the Smith County District Attorney’s office for twelve years serving as Chief Felony Prosecutor and First Assistant District Attorney
- He served as the lead prosecutor in numerous capital murder and murder prosecutions, including seventeen death penalty cases
- David received the Service Commander’s Award and the Director’s Award from the Texas Department of Public Safety, received numerous Certificates of Merit from the United States Department of Justice, and received the President’s Award from the Tyler Police Department Patrolman’s’ Association
- David E. Dobbs is an attorney who represents clients in East Texas
- David Dobbs is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2012, 2019
- This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice
- He represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues in Texas
- Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state
- As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, David Dobbs has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Dobbs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Dobbs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tyler.
Car Accidents in Tyler
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
David E. Dobbs is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
Truck Accidents in Tyler
David E. Dobbs is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Texas →
Wrongful Death in Tyler
David E. Dobbs is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Tyler
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David E. Dobbs is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Motorcycle Accidents in Tyler
David E. Dobbs is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tyler
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 Tyler 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.
Tyler Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tyler-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 Tyler Choose David E. Dobbs
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. Dobbs's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Dobbs brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, David E. Dobbs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tyler
A Tyler-based practice means David E. Dobbs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Dobbs Handles in Tyler
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David E. Dobbs has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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