Atty. William D. Cobb, Jr.

Atty. William D. Cobb, Jr.

Managing Editor, The Review of Litigation, University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 1983-1984. Named in Best Lawyers in America in Legal Malpractice Law, Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Products Liability Law Member - American Board of Trial Advocates Named one of seven "Go-To" Lawyers to Defend Against Legal Malpractice Claims, Texas Lawyer Texas "Top 100" Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly, 2005 and 2008 Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008; Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly, 2003—; The Law Dragon 3000, Leading Lawyers in

Dallas Dallas 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Cobb, Jr. at a glance

William D. Cobb, Jr. is a Managing Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Cobb Martinez Woodward, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and (1984). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Denver (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Managing Editor, The Review of Litigation, University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 1983-1984
  • Named in Best Lawyers in America in Legal Malpractice Law, Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Products Liability Law Member - American Board of Trial Advocates Named one of seven "Go-To" Lawyers to Defend Against Legal Malpractice Claims, Texas Lawyer Texas "Top 100" Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly, 2005 and 2008 Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly, 2003—
  • The Law Dragon 3000, Leading Lawyers in America Served 3 year term as Barrister, The Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of Court Co-Author: chapter 3, Professional Malpractice, Texas Tort Hand Book, James Publishing Company, 1998

Author

  • "Tactical Considerations in Defending Assigned Legal Malpractice Claims," 34 St. Mary L.J. 941, 2003
  • "Legal Malpractice Claims: If It Walks Like a Duck...," Texas Lawyer, August 2002
  • "Sure, We're Faster - But Are we Better?
  • Avoiding Just Looking Stupid at Higher Speed," State Bar of Texas Advanced Real Estate Law Course, 2001
  • "Stormy Weather in the Triangle: Insurance Defense Counsel Duties in the Tripartite Relationship," 1995, updated in 1998

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Cobb, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Cobb, Jr. 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.

William D. Cobb, Jr. 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.

William D. Cobb, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William D. Cobb, Jr. is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

William D. Cobb, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Dallas 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 William D. Cobb, Jr.

Where is William D. Cobb, Jr.'s law office located?
William D. Cobb, Jr.'s law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Cobb Martinez Woodward, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Cobb, Jr. handle?
William D. Cobb, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William D. Cobb, Jr. practiced law?
William D. Cobb, Jr. has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William D. Cobb, Jr. go to law school?
William D. Cobb, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William D. Cobb, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William D. Cobb, Jr. received?
William D. Cobb, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of Denver
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and
Admitted: 1984

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