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Atty. David W. Ledyard

Atty. David W. Ledyard

David Ledyard joined Strong Pipkin in 1975. In 45 years of practice, he has handled a wide range of litigation across Texas and in states including Louisiana, Arkansas, California, Mississippi, Illinois and Maryland.

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About David W. Ledyard at a glance

David W. Ledyard is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, U.S. District Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, Arkansas, U.S. District Courts for Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, Texas, All Texas Courts, and Arkansas, All Arkansas Courts. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1975) and Texas Tech University (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Ledyard joined Strong Pipkin in 1975
  • In 45 years of practice, he has handled a wide range of litigation across Texas and in states including Louisiana, Arkansas, California, Mississippi, Illinois and Maryland
  • He has tried as lead counsel business, commercial, construction, toxic tort, premises liability, products liability, maritime, Jones Act and property damage cases
  • He has defended companies in plant and pipeline explosions and fires, CERCLA actions, medical device cases, trucking accidents, occupational and environmental exposures to radiation, benzene, asbestos, silica, pesticides and other chemicals, maritime accidents, and construction and contract disputes
  • He is also frequently retained as local counsel in all Beaumont courts
  • Mr. Ledyard was elected by his peers to membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Association of Defense Counsel

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is David W. Ledyard's law office located?
David W. Ledyard's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did David W. Ledyard go to law school?
David W. Ledyard earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—, 1972).
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What awards or recognition has David W. Ledyard receiandd?
David W. Ledyard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1975
Texas Tech University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators - Southern Texas - 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America’s Top 100 Attorneys™ – Southern Texas – Lifetime Achievement – 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Texas Super Lawyer,” Texas Monthly Magazine (2005-2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Houston’s Top Lawyers,” Commercial Litigation, H Texas Magazine (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition - Civil Litigation Defense (2008-2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Top Lawyer," Business Litigation, H Texas Magazine (2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Houston Top Lawyers For The People,” H Texas Magazine (2008, 2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Young Lawyer Award - Jefferson County Bar Association (1985)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell, AV rated
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Texas, U.S. District Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
Arkansas, U.S. District Courts for Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
Texas, All Texas Courts
Arkansas, All Arkansas Courts
Texas, U. S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit
Texas, U. S. Supreme Court

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