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Atty. David K. Hendrickson

Atty. David K. Hendrickson

Dave Hendrickson has more than 25 years of trial experience. He practices in the areas of product liability, mass tort, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and general business litigation.

Charleston Charleston 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (681) 781-5130

Profile Summary

About David K. Hendrickson at a glance

David K. Hendrickson is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practforg at Hendrickson & Long PLLC. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1982), South Carolina West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Nort (1986), and Pennsylvania (2014). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dave Hendrickson has more than 25 years of trial experience
  • He practices in the areas of product liability, mass tort, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and general business litigation
  • David is a former captain of the United States Army and also served as a legal correspondent for WCHS-TV, Charleston's ABC affiliate
  • Representative Matters • Extensive experience in cases involving complex litigation, having tried several consolidated cases
  • • Extensive experience in mass tort and class action litigation areas, include, but are not limited to asbestos, acrylamide, benzene, PCB, solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other multi-chemical products
  • • Skilled in cases involving products ranging from baby seats to motor fan blades
  • • Handles a wide variety of personal injury and insurance defense litigation
  • • Represents corporations and employers in premises and deliberate intent claims
  • • Represents manufacturers in claims of chemical exposures
  • • Represents manufacturers and premises owners in mass-trial asbestos litigation, winning several defense verdicts in this highly specialized area
  • • Experienced mediator
  • Professional Affiliations Chairman, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Past National President, West Virginia University Alumni Association Former Legal Correspondent, WCHS-TV, The Legal Pad History Professor, West Virginia University, 2006 through 2008 History Professor, Criminal Procedures, Marshall University 1990 through 1999 Member, Kanawha County Bar Association Member, West Virginia State Bar Association Member, West Virginia Council for Community & Technical College System of WV Member, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers Community Involvement Member, West Virginia University Athletic Council Member, West Virginia Educational Broadcast Authority President of Berry Hills Country Club Special Recognition Selected for inclusion in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America Selected for inclusion in West Virginia SuperLawyers Member of International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) A.M
  • Best Company Articles/Speeches/Presentations • "Conducting Interviews and Investigations for West Virginia Paralegals," authored and presented for Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practforg law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David K. Hendrickson's law office located?
David K. Hendrickson's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Hendrickson & Long PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David K. Hendrickson practiced law?
David K. Hendrickson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David K. Hendrickson go to law school?
David K. Hendrickson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has David K. Hendrickson receiandd?
David K. Hendrickson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1982
South Carolina West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Nort
Admitted: 1986
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2014

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