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.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, WV · 44+ Years Experience
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About David K. Hendrickson at a Glance
David K. Hendrickson is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Hendrickson & Long PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, and energy. 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. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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)
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David K. Hendrickson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David K. Hendrickson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Product Liability in Charleston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Charleston
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Charleston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charleston-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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Why Clients in Charleston Choose David K. Hendrickson
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 K. Hendrickson's practice in the field of product liability, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David K. Hendrickson brings 44+ 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 West Virginia, South Carolina West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Nort, and Pennsylvania, David K. Hendrickson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability, litigation, and energy, David K. Hendrickson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charleston
A Charleston-based practice means David K. Hendrickson 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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