Atty. David Lee Crawford

Atty. David Lee Crawford

Mr. David Lee Crawford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, commercial and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (346) 537-2981 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Lee Crawford at a glance

David Lee Crawford is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1977) and University of Texas (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Lee Crawford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Lee Crawford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lee Crawford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 Lee Crawford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Lee Crawford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Lee Crawford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Houston 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lee Crawford

Where is David Lee Crawford's law office located?
David Lee Crawford's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lee Crawford handle?
David Lee Crawford focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Lee Crawford practiced law?
David Lee Crawford has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Lee Crawford go to law school?
David Lee Crawford earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David Lee Crawford for a consultation?
You can contact David Lee Crawford directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lee Crawford received?
David Lee Crawford's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1977
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1986

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